How to Squat Properly (MAJOR FORM FIX!)

Squat with proper form and see explosive leg growth!

Learning how to squat properly is one of the most fundamental places to start if you're trying to make pain free gains in your legs. Proper squat form requires that you keep your head up, back angled slightly forward but straight, knees traveling outward as you descend, elbows tucked and chest out. Even with all of these tips and cues on how to squat properly, there is one major squat flaw that is still commonly performed.

In this squat tutorial video I show you how to perform the squat exercise correctly by paying attention to the alignment of the hips in the transverse plane. Even when your feet are square and your chest is square to your feet, you can still mistakenly allow your hips to open up. This creates a rotational torsion on the pelvis. Though likely very small in absolute motion, this can lead to biomechanical changes in your squat that can cause hip, knee and back pain over time.

It's important to learn how to squat properly and to learn proper squat form if you want to keep your gains coming while minimizing injuries to other joints. Form is an important part of any exercise, but it's critical when it comes to the squat, given the loads that are often involved in the lift. The same issue applies to the deadlift as well.

In order to fix this squatting flaw you have to consciously contract your gluteus before every repetition of the squat. This will correct the alignment of the pelvis and make sure that your hips are not left open prior to the descent. It takes just an extra second per rep, but will pay large dividends to both your joint health as well as the gains you can see from your leg workouts.

[mtchmc]

I will keep this in mind for when I do my annual leg day

[tomislavblazevic]

You know a channel is good when you've been training for 15 years and still learn something fascinating and new in every video.

[charlottec]

I was waiting for him to turn around and be like "Oh...youre here" proper old school style at the beginning.

[shawshank_]

Stairs is the worst enemy after leg day

[drive]

So this is what Ross has been doing since friends ended....

[chetan]

Back when Jeff used to wear a Tshirt 😂

[chadgillis]

I have come from the future to warn you of an impending t-shirt shortage.

[verjemAhajadba]

squat


'sup guys Jeff Cavellier

[AlanisYoung]

Thanks for the advice Ross from Friends

[venise]

During this lockdown, I have decided to concentrate on my physical health, and these vids allow me to make sure I am not harming my body while trying to improve it. Thank you!

[cognac]

*jeff* : its like playing golf


*Me* : searches how to play golf

[CutoDracon]

When I do squat, I don't feel it in my butt but I really feel it in my thighs...

[renma]

Got to get these 101 squats in if I'm going to be stronger than Saitama.

[caseybledsoe]

Thank you for this, Jeff. I just recently started squatting again after a pretty bad injury from improper form a few years ago and I am definitely going to be doing this when I squat from now on.

[calvinmartykleinmcfly]

You're videos have always helped me understand areas I knew I could improve on. I am a personal trainer myself and sometimes researching my planned programmes for my clients means they get a safer workout during their session and a better understanding of why. Even for my own training. I've learnt so much .
Thanks . Keep it going.

[Alien_Spores]

this guy speaks my language; Logic, reason, functionality.

[Taj_Rahine]

“Knees go out”...and my form just got fixed. Amazing

[sheriffjohnbird]

Jeff seems like a really genuine good guy. His videos have helped me so much.

[HipposHateWater]

As a fencer, I find I have to work extra hard and pull every trick in the book with my main workout just to keep these tendencies in line.
The tips, tricks, and overall nuggets of info on your channel certainly help! :)

[mikewatson]

Fantastic video! This little tip has improved my knee pain while squatting massively and pointed out an imbalance that I need to focus on. Keep up the good work.