Squat Pillar #4 | Feet & Knees | JTSstrength.com

Summary by Krater

Chad Wesley Smith and Marissa Inda demonstrate pillar number four of great squat technique, focusing on proper foot pressure and knee positioning during the descent and ascent to maximize quad engagement.

From the video

Answers: How do I position my feet and knees for better squat technique?

• Squat technique
• Knee position in squat
• Foot pressure distribution
• Quad engagement in squat
• Squat descent and ascent

Exercises

• back squat · barbell

What it concludes

• Maintain even weight distribution across the big toe, little toe, and heel during the squat.
• Simultaneously unlock the hips and knees to initiate the squat descent.
• Keep the knees in their most forward position and drive straight up out of the bottom of the squat.
• Screw the feet into the ground to prevent inward knee collapse and improve squat stability.