5 Tips for Improving Your Squat

1) Keep your back straight! Do not be confused with upright. Note that Jennifer's back is straight, but not completely upright. This is considered more of a powerlifting style squat which allows her glutes and hamstrings to add most of the power from the bottom.

2) Your feet should be turned slightly out and your knees should track over your toes.

3) You should look forward or slightly upward. Looking down will round your back, compromise your structure and increase injury. Remember that your body tends to follow your head.

4) Keep the core tight and the butt contracted.

5) On the way up, push through your heals and squeeeeeeze the glutes!

Notes: Jennifer's back is straight, her eyes are forward and her toes are slightly pointed out. I would prefer her toes be out a little more, but it looks good. Everyone can find small things to change, and in her case it would be her heals. She needs to push them down more and take some pressure off the knees. All in all, GOOD SQUAT!

The same tips go for an air squat or light weight squat!






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