I have a love-hate relationship with squats. They’re a staple on all my leg days, and honestly, I believe they’re one of the greatest exercises ever. They work pretty much every part of your body, even your heart.
The fellas at the gym always wonder why I train legs so hard. Sure, legs are the biggest muscles in the body, but for me, it’s also a mental battle, a way to test my resilience and my never-say-die mentality.
Anyhoo, Tuesday was leg day, and of course, I hit my squats—140kg.
Squatting Technique
Set up
Your setup is crucial. If your foundation is shaky, nothing else will go right. First, set the bar at neck level, not too high, not too low, so you can comfortably step underneath. Get under the bar, straighten your spine, tighten your core, and retract your traps so the bar sits comfortably on your traps. Step back a couple of steps and steady yourself. Feet shoulder-width apart.
Squatting
This part is critical. Go full depth to activate all your lower-body muscles, then drive back up. Keep a straight, neutral spine and avoid leaning forward to protect your lower back. You can slightly elevate your heels to shift focus more to the quads.
I always start light with around 20 reps to warm up, then gradually increase until I hit my max. I train solely for strength, and this technique has been amazing. Squatting takes courage too, sometimes you’re scared to go all the way down, but the strength is there when you commit.
I hope you crush your leg day while keeping good form and technique. Thanks for reading, folks. Till next time.
Uploaded using 3Speak Web App
▶️ 3Speak
