How to Do Squats Better and Make Them Harder

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This is one of my favorite squat variations. Not all my clients agree with that assessment, cuz they’re kinda brutal, especially after the 6th rep or so. The additional toughness and effectiveness come with no additional injury risk.

These will also help you improve your regular squats because you’re practicing a lot of control, particularly at the bottom position where a lot of people rush and bounce.

Try them out this weekend and let me know what you think! They will plug into any past #FridayFlow sequences that involve squats if you want to burn a few more calories!

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Have fun and do your best,

Matt Koch

Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach (American Council on Exercise; Precision Nutrition)