... another Technique Check - Squats

[tiramisu]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WK7m6I5m6gY&feature=player_embedded

Yet another marginal gym lift by Pat Mendes. When will this kid learn to squat properly? :moon

[japh]

What don't you like?

I'm assuming its his rate of descent.

[tiramisu]

I hate the part where a 20 year old high bar squats 800 pounds atg with no wraps or belt and then walks away without limping.

I want to be Pat Mendes when he grows up. I've watched this about 15 times in the last hour.

[O-Train]

There is something to the fast descent. If he doesn't destroy his body by loading the muscles so quickly he will get a lot of energy returned to him for the ascent. If it makes you feel better he probably will eventually hurt himself. The body can't take that kind of ballistic loading forever.

[japh]

Haha yeah to be young again and feel indestructible. One herniated disc will change all that unfortunately. Hopefully his discs can take it over time.

[Talo]

I can't wait to see this kid when he starts useing gear ( suits and shirts ) Total will be over 3000lbs :)

[O-Train]

I can't wait to see this kid when he starts useing gear ( suits and shirts ) Total will be over 3000lbs :)

I think his plans are to compete in the Olympics.

[tiramisu]

Hopefully in 2012.

[Big D]

wow,, that kid is strong.

with that much weight my rate of descent would be just as quick, but i wouldnt be getting back up