The squat is known among gym-goers as the king of all exercises. In this episode, we talk about whether it lives up to the hype and how to perform the squat if your goal is to maximize muscle and strength gain.
We also discuss the biomechanics of squatting, best practices for achieving a technique that will help you become bigger and stronger, the muscles worked, some common mistakes, and a bit about our squat specialization programs in the StrengthLog app.
This is the second episode in our series covering ”The Big 6” exercises: the bench press, squat, deadlift, overhead press, different kinds of rows, and pull-up/lat pulldown.
Up next week: The deadlift!
Other Episodes in The Big 6 Series:
- Bench Press: Master the Most Popular Lift
- Deadlift: Raw Strength, Real Results
- Overhead Press: Build True Upper Body Power
- Row to Grow: Build an Unbreakable Back
- Pull-Up: From First Rep to Upper Body Mastery
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This is episode 63 of the podcast. Check out the five previous episodes below:
- Episode 62: The Big 6 – Bench Press: Master the Most Popular Lift
- Episode 61: The 7 Principles of Highly Effective Strength Training
- Episode 60: Will Training Fasted Hurt Your Gains?
- Episode 59: Why Long-Distance Runners Should Strength Train
- Episode 58: This Is Your Brain on Strength Training
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