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Front Squats for Stronger Quads and a Cleaner Pull

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Nov 10, 2025

Front Squats for Stronger Quads and a Cleaner Pull

Front squats drive quad strength, teach an upright torso, and build the upper back and bracing that make your deadlift start cleaner.

How to Train Legs Without Wrecking Your Back

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Nov 3, 2025

How to Train Legs Without Wrecking Your Back

You can build serious leg strength without putting your lower back at risk—if you choose your exercises wisely and train with purpose.

Why the Squat Still Reigns Over the Leg Press

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Oct 23, 2025

Why the Squat Still Reigns Over the Leg Press

Most lifters think of bicep curls as a vanity move, but done right, they build real strength that carries over to your main lifts.

Add Heel Touches to Your Training for Squat and Deadlift Gains

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Oct 2, 2025

Add Heel Touches to Your Training for Squat and Deadlift Gains

Heel touches may look simple, but they strengthen your obliques in ways that directly improve your squat and deadlift stability.

Hack Squats: Helpful Tool or Overrated Machine?

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Aug 7, 2025

Hack Squats: Helpful Tool or Overrated Machine?

Hack squats look like a solid strength-builder, but are they actually useful for powerlifter or just another flashy machine with limited carryover?

Split Squats: The One-Leg Trick to Stronger Squats

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Aug 4, 2025

Split Squats: The One-Leg Trick to Stronger Squats

Master this single-leg move to fix imbalances and add power to your barbell back squat.

The Accessory Lift You're Ignoring That Will Change Your Squat Forever

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Jun 27, 2025

The Accessory Lift You're Ignoring That Will Change Your Squat Forever

Unlock the unilateral strength and stability your barbell-only routine is missing.

Do Hip Thrusts Really Help Your Squat?

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Jun 10, 2025

Do Hip Thrusts Really Help Your Squat?

Hip thrusts are popular for glute growth, but do they actually help your squat? Here's what lifters. . .

Why Bodyweight Squats Are Underrated

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Jun 3, 2025

Why Bodyweight Squats Are Underrated

Air squats are a smart tool for reinforcing technique, mobility, and recovery in serious lifters.

 Why Strong Abductors Matter More Than You Think

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May 23, 2025

Why Strong Abductors Matter More Than You Think

Neglect your abductors and you could be leaving strength, stability, and injury prevention on the table.

How Pin Squats Help Depth and Control

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May 9, 2025

How Pin Squats Help Depth and Control

Pin squats improve squat control, reinforce depth, and help lifters blast through plateaus. Learn what makes them so effective and how to program them.

How Hip Thrusts Help Squat and Deadlift

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Mar 18, 2025

How Hip Thrusts Help Squat and Deadlift

Proper form, muscle considerations, and a survey.

Jump Starting Squat Training

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Jan 21, 2025

Jump Starting Squat Training

Plyometrics as a way to improve squat strength + new powerlifting resources.

Is Your Grip Sabotaging Your Bench Performance?

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Dec 31, 2024

Is Your Grip Sabotaging Your Bench Performance?

The importance of technique, how deadlift can affect squat, and how to break through a powerlifting plateau.

Do Squats Make You Jump Higher?

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Dec 17, 2024

Do Squats Make You Jump Higher?

Answering a common question + tips on deeper squats and using plyometrics for strength.

End of the Year Goals

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Dec 3, 2024

End of the Year Goals

You've been working toward these goals all year. Are you satisfied with your progress?

Thankful for The Powerlifting Community

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Nov 26, 2024

Thankful for The Powerlifting Community

A bunch of information about squat and deadlift. What more could a powerlifter ask for?

The Number 1 Reason Squats Fail Under Heavy Loads

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Sep 18, 2024

The Number 1 Reason Squats Fail Under Heavy Loads

Plus a coach's insights on full-depth squats.

20 Exercises to Increase Squat

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Aug 6, 2024

20 Exercises to Increase Squat

+ double bodyweight squat and news

Answering Your Questions

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May 30, 2024

Answering Your Questions

Our powerlifting coaches answer specific reader questions about squats and warming up.

Joseph Lucero
Joseph Lucero
Squat Struggles and Recovery

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May 9, 2024

Squat Struggles and Recovery

Readers discuss pain, strength limitations, and hindrances from previous injuries.

Master Your Squat: From Beginner to Advanced

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Mar 26, 2024

Master Your Squat: From Beginner to Advanced

Dive into our Ultimate Squat Progression guide and discover top squatting tips, including overcoming bottom-of-the-squat struggles.

Tips & Tricks for Building Your Squat and Deadlift

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Mar 20, 2024

Tips & Tricks for Building Your Squat and Deadlift

We'll also cover the essentials of high-rep overhead pressing

🏋️‍♂️ 22 Exercises to Improve Squat Depth

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Mar 13, 2024

🏋️‍♂️ 22 Exercises to Improve Squat Depth

In this newsletter, we’ll cover exercises that really make a difference when it comes to improving your squat depth.

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