Want to get jacked, lean, and strong as an ox?
You know what to do.
Squat, of course.
But the story doesn’t stop there. You must squat well.
Mobility and technique practice are a big part of the game, but even after the movement is dialed in, faults creep in as the weight creeps up…
- Heels come off the ground
- Excessive forward lean
- Low back pain
- Knees cave in
A heavy squat might be the best way to root out your not-so-strengths.
In this series, we’ll take a look at some common squat issues and how they relate to what I call the “Holy Trinity of Strength” – the quads, the glutes, and the core.
As discussed in the video, a lack of quad strength/activation causes many of the most common problems on the ascent of the squat. This may sound counterintuitive as we tend to think of the squat as a major glute exercise. It definitely is, but when the hips get deep, a front/back strength balance is required to maintain proper positioning.
Stay tuned for our next installment of Squat Smarts!
Until then, if you’re just the least bit curious about how to take your squat strength to the powerlifting platform, click below now:
