Mastering the Squat: The Everyday Movement That Deserves Your Attention

Let’s talk about one of the most fundamental movements you do every single day — the squat. You may not even realize how often you're doing it:

• Getting up from the couch
• Standing from your office chair
• Picking something off the floor
• Squatting down to tie your shoes or talk to your kids

We squat all the time — so it only makes sense to get really good at it.

Why the Squat Matters

The squat is one of the most functional, foundational patterns your body can perform. It trains multiple muscle groups, improves balance, and helps maintain joint health and independence as we age. Building strength in this movement doesn’t just help you in the gym — it helps you in life.

Want to get up from the floor with ease well into your 70s?
Want to avoid back pain when lifting something heavy?
Want to stay independent, mobile, and injury-free?
It starts with the squat.

But Here’s the Catch...

A lot of people are squatting wrong. And doing squats incorrectly can actually reinforce poor movement patterns, cause pain, or lead to injury. Here are a few of the most common issues we see:

• Poor setup (feet too narrow or too wide)

• Knees caving in

• Rounded or hunched upper back

• No core engagement or bracing

• Squatting too shallow (above parallel)

If any of that sounds familiar — don’t worry, you’re not broken. Most folks just haven’t been taught how to squat properly. That’s what we’re here for.

How to Fix It

The first step to squatting well is awareness. Learn what good squat mechanics feel like and how your body moves through the pattern. Improving mobility in your hips, ankles, and thoracic spine can also help you squat more comfortably and safely. And yes — sometimes it takes a coach’s eye to see exactly what needs adjusting.

When you master your squat form, everything else improves — from your lifts in the gym to your ability to get up off the ground without bracing on your knees or furniture.

Bottom Line?

Squat more. But squat well.
And if you’re not sure where to start or think you’ve been doing it wrong your whole life, we’ve got you. Our coaches at Rare Breed Athletics are experts in movement — and we’ll help you build a squat that’s strong, safe, and built to last.

Need a tune-up on your form? Ready to stop dreading getting off the floor?

Give us a call — we’ll get you squatting strong in no time.

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