Without a doubt, there are some things you need to pay attention to when performing and coaching squats across the board. I will list them here.

It took more than 20 years of surveys for us to define what is optimal. These are some of those key items and teaching points we’ve picked up from those surveys, such as training group size considerations and training the squat from the bottom up.

Through this series, we’ll venture from power lift to power lift (beginning with the squat) and finalize the project with a program tune-up. Dr. John Rusin’s overall goal is to get stronger with the help of Dave Tate.

For all of my powerlifting career and for my best squat and deadlifters numbers ever, I used an arched back. After working with Chris Duffin on neutral back positioning and bracing, I’m starting to think there’s a better way.

Let’s take a quick look at some simple biomechanics, and then we will break down the squat so we can rebuild it with an emphasis on generating torque.

From the moment you grab the bar until you rack it after the lift, you need to be focusing on this part of your squat.

This subject has caused heated debates among close friends, but in the end, the undeniable logic of the facts wins out. It’s time to redefine squatting by looking at ankle flexion, stance, and knee flexion.

If you Google “hip pain at the bottom of the squat,” you’re going to be left more than a little confused about what the cause might be and what you should do. Let’s sort through all of the information and advice.

Each of these exercises has a variation that will fit your experience level and needs as a lifter, no matter how advanced you are.

You can ditch the gear, but don't ditch the box.

There’s nothing worse than a squat turning into a good morning. David gives you three ways to squat upright.