How To Perfect Your Squat Form in Minutes

These clever activation exercises are a must for every gym-goer!

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If you find yourself shifting or compensating during the squat, don’t assume it’s because your glutes and quads aren’t strong enough. Oftentimes it’s a matter of developing supporting muscles like the hip abductors and accessory core muscles to ensure your entire body is moving smoothly as a unit. By isolating different segments of the squat, you can expose and address your weaknesses so that once you come back to the full compound movement, you have the coordination and stability to lift safely and efficiently.

To help you achieve all of this, I want to introduce 3 fun activation drills you can do before squatting. Not only will this help to warm up smaller muscles that can often be neglected, but it’s also a brilliant way to elevate the heart rate and wake up your nervous system to prime yourself for a productive lifting session. This short program can also boost your active mobility and prevent injuries down the road.

Squat Smarter With These Quick Activation Drills

Before getting started with the movements below, please ensure you’re clear for activity. If you have any musculoskeletal injuries or chronic conditions that may put you at risk during physical…