How to Squat with Good Form - Quick and Easy Technique Fix

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Chapters:
Intro 00:00
Shoes 00:09
Bar placement 01:01
Rack Height 01:52
Unracking 02:14
Grip Width 02:44
Foot Angle 03:12
Descent 03:52
Ascent 04:19
SBD App 04:46

Today for 5 Minute Friday I'll teach you everything you need to know about the Barbell Back Squat in just 5 minutes. I'll cover everything from shoe choice, to grip width, the difference between high and low bar, and finally the squat itself. Plus I'll show you my NEW APP, Stronger by the Day.

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[fawnfawn]

Would love to see a video on proper technique for deadlifts and RDLs. I seem to keep straining my back on these even when I *think* I'm doing everything right.

[LookingForAnotherPlanet]

Someone at the gym today approached me to tell me my squat form was perfect. Dunno if it's true but Meg gets all the credit since *I learned about it here*!

[tyrosel]

This video was actually very good and helpful, no riff raff no movies, no music, no flexing, just straight information and wicked demo. And this is coming from a guy. Thank u.

[kristin_g]

This was the best squatting video I've seen on YouTube! As someone looking to get into lifting, it's really helpful to be walked through the ENTIRE set up and not just lift. Would love to these 5 minvideos for the 5 main lifts!

[Bijaaata]

Love your videos! The one thing that I struggled with squats was continuously feeling pain in my lower back, until a PT at my gym mentioned squatting (without weight) against a wall and practising my posture that way. I do this every time I feel unsure to remind my body what it should feel like to squat.

[malunggaymom]

Amazingly helpful Meg! As I was watching this video, my daughter swoops in and told me about the Philippine Flag that was hanging together with the Canadian flag. We're from the Philippines and have relatives living in Canada, too! Hello hello from the other side! wooohoooo!

[sharadtanwar]

I’ve had the most trouble with squats at the gym and this helps a lot!!! Just what I needed.Thank you!

[FloridaGrownAdventure]

I like videos like this. Just having solid easy to flip through video to compare my form to yours. Squat is my worst/most difficult lift so I’m always trying to improve it.

[mikedeleon]

I´ve been into weightliftng for more than 30 years and never wore Convers until I saw your recommendation and... voila! it really makes a difference in all my exercises ! Thanks Meg!

[tacobellas]

The app is Thank you for all the work on it!

[darienford]

I've been following for years and once again I stopped receiving notifications even when the bell is on. I was lucky enough to stumble upon this as

[Milepointfilms]

Thank you so much Meg, you are a god send. I recovered from tennis elbow recently and this video is helping more than you know.

[radiotriphammer]

Thank you! This is just the video I needed to see today. I worry that I favor one side in my squats but it's pretty obvious that I need to focus on the traps to correct it.

[IanWrigleyNZ]

Good to see you're still getting after it! YT seems to have stopped showing me your content even though I'm still subbed - at least since the baby.

[akapabs]

I'm a recent follower/newbie lifter and I've found your videos really helpful. I've been working my way up to barbell squats.. been doing dumbell drop squats and goblet squats. Think I'm at the point where I'm gonna transition over to the bar but start out with box squats. Thanks again for the form tips!

[l-upphysicaltrainingover]

Very good video. I’m a former AU power lifter. Retired now but I still squad. Your information and coaching is absolutely spot on. It’s rare that you see that on YouTube. Really like your channel best of luck.

[ichigokurosaki]

i have been subscribed for years but have not watched megsquats for so long… i missed so much content that i want to catch up on.

[amivanzyl]

more five min Friday, please, such a smart format!

[elizaacorn]

This is exactly what I needed this morning!!! I rejoined stronger by the day yesterday after a year off of the gym, and am so excited that the app is up and running!!! perfect lil refresher before I get back into it today 🥰🥰🥰 thanks girl xx

[cathstands]

Love when you told us what are personal preference versus proper form