How To Squat Correctly (NO BACK PAIN)

Want to squat MORE weight while keeping your spine safe? Today you'll learn 3 tips to perfect this lift and minimize your risk for back injury. Collab with Micah Marino!

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[WeEducateAndTutor]

He is so blessed to do something he loves dearly and so impctful💯

[ChallengingRiff]

This is 🔥

Thank you for showing me what my personal trainer neglected to… 🙄

It blows my mind how, as a professional, you don’t instruct someone with this type of detail for their first time doing a dynamic movement like squats.
Especially how over time, improper form can really mess you up.

Starting to do my own research for proper movements and your channel has been stacking up saves on my list of videos to follow up on.

Amazing explanation sir! You’re precise, to the point, and the added visuals help a ton.

Thanks again!

[ryanhayes]

It's amazing to me, as someone who has a BS in kinesiology from 2002, how much the teaching of the squat has changed. Stacking the ribs over the pelvis was never something we were taught, we were so worried about our knees not going over our toes. Science is constantly evolving and changing as new and better techniques are learned. Keep an open mind and learn something new!

[NikNek-bimj]

Dr Horschig,

You’re the real deal! Thanks for all your help and wisdom over all these years! Addressing the root causes and not the symptoms of issues has helped this OG Squat Bible holder stay healthy, strong, and moving!

[lalylaly]

YESSSS! Great amount of detail on how to brace your core!!!

[MegaAtlacatl]

This is exactly what I needed to see. Today I did squats and my low back (l5-s1) has been aching all day long. While watching this vid I realized why it's hurting and I immediately practiced (without weight) in the break room at work pain free. I will definitely use this new "ribs over pelvis" technique (to me) on my next squatting session. Thx man.

[debarshipal]

I have been doing squats incorrectly for the past 6 months even though i took training from a Personal trainer. I have been experiencing back pain due to my form. Thanks for showing the correct way.

[lw]

As someone just learning to squat heavy this is absolutely invaluable. Thank you so much!

[santiago]

the best squat teacher in the world, thank you so much

[jonathanlk]

This video literally changed my squat in seconds. Thanks!

[danielcoros]

Thanks for making this world a better place. Because a life without back pain makes me enjoy this world way more!

[nikhilm]

Very instructive sir. Just a couple of quick questions - 1) what should the progression of weights be for squats (not a professional but someone who wants to stay fit) 2)What are the advantages and disadvantages of different types of squats - Goblet squat vs Barbell front rack vs dumbell racked

[gauravsahu]

One video for Equipped Powerlifters .... It's much needed 💯

[nefersnotes]

Amazing tips!!! I can really tell the difference when I implement them!!!!

[Sienn]

Love it. Covered every important step and got into detail with it. Got me off my chair practicing it as the video played. I won't be doing squats til later in the week but it's nice to get the cues ingrained so that it is all second-nature.

[freddieodonnell]

He’s got so much knowledge about this movement.

[everdream]

Thank you!! 🙏 Stacking ribs on top of hips is a super helpful cue! 💪

[MrTupalkata]

You're the man! Would you consider doing a video showing how to bench press properly as well?

[SoulRollerFIN]

Would love a video on the difference between OHS and regular squatting. What to pay attention to when starting OHS training. I've been doing OHS for 10 years, but still feel like there's a lot to learn.

[slimgoody]

Squatting always made me nervous. Improper posture can wreck your back and knees. Thanks for sharing this. I need to lower the weight and focus on my posture and breathing. 🙏🏾🙏🏾