05/04/2026
I see the third mistake every single day.
Three back squat faults that are killing your strength gains.
The squat looks simple. It isn’t. The same lift that builds the strongest legs in the gym will plateau, hurt your back, or quietly limit your numbers if you don’t get the mechanics right.
1️⃣ Brace before you break — an over-arched lower back without a tight midline is the fastest way to leak power into your spine. Big breath. Belly tight. Ribs down. Then descend.
2️⃣ Keep your heels rooted — if they lift off the floor, you’ve lost your base. Fix the ankle mobility, fix the stance, or fix the shoes. Power comes from the ground.
3️⃣ Hit depth — a quarter squat with heavy weight is just an ego lift. Below parallel is where the real strength gets built. Leave the ego at the door.
Save this 📌 for your next leg day. Tag your training partner who needs to see fault 3.
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