The Back Squat

The Back Squat - Set Up & Execution

The Back Squat is one of my favorite movements. Not only because its a compound exercises that utilizes multiple muscle groups, helps prevent injuries, strengthens your core, improves balance and posture and can be learned quickly… it also has amazing transferrable potential.

Try this…

Start by laying flat on your back on the floor. Then stand up without bending your knees or using your arms.

Can you do it?

I’m guessing no.

From a functional perspective, if you can’t squat (and I’m referring to squatting below parallel) then daily movement quality will also be limited.

Squats are essential and building on the muscles that promote good squatting form and range of movement is really important to encourage movement long into older age.

The Back Squat should be part of your weekly strength training. If it’s not then watch the above video for a few technique pointers to get started.