Bottom squat t-spine reaches
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- Exercise Type:
- Lower Squat
- Contraindications:
- None
- Equipment:
- Floor Based, Wall Based
- Applicability:
- Focus
- Superset?:
- Yes
- Sprint-able?:
- No
Key Teaching Points:
- 1. Establish a stable base before adding any dynamic component.
- 2. Think of sitting between your heels rather than sitting back onto them.
- 3. Set feet at shoulder-width or wider with toes turned out to your natural angle.
Regression:
Assisted squat using TRX or a doorframe to offload bodyweight while practising full range.
Progression:
Load the pattern with an uneven implement (single kettlebell, offset barbell) to increase lateral stability demand.
Common Problems:
Knees caving inward — cue active push out against the floor. Heel rise — widen stance or elevate heels slightly.