Men's Fitness UK

8 WAYS TO STRENGTHEN YOUR SQUAT

The squat is the king of strength exercises, delivering a powerful stimulus to your glutes, quads, hamstrings and entire core. But it can also leave you quickly hitting a frustrating plateau. There are many factors which might be limiting your squat performance, from poor form to muscle asymmetries and even confidence. Here’s how to improve on all of them…

FINE-TUNE YOUR FORM

One of the most common limiting factors when squatting is poor form. Even if you’ve been squatting for years, you can still make subtle improvements.

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Men's Fitness UK

Men's Fitness UK3 min readChemistry
Shaking THINGS UP
In 2023 the science was clear when it came to the question, ‘How much protein should I eat per meal to maximise muscle-building?’ The body of research showed there was a dose-response (the bigger the dose, the bigger the response) relationship up to
Men's Fitness UK5 min read
Fitness Renaissance
Virtual bike, treadmill and ergo trainers like Peloton, Echelon and Hydrow are neat solutions for getting your cardio fix at home. But no one has nailed full-body strength sessions without filling your house with bulky workout benches, plates and bar
Men's Fitness UK8 min read
Short But Sharp
In the realm of bodybuilding, there are legends, and then there’s Mike Mentzer. Crowned Mr. Olympia Heavyweight champion in 1979 and holding the unique honor of being the only Mr. Universe recipient to achieve a perfect score, Mentzer etched his name

Related Books & Audiobooks