For #nationalfitnessday I thought I would share a post that has helped me and motivate my work 🙌 The amount of work and passion that @strongwithstu puts into his training for himself and his clients is inspiring. For more fitness positivity, getting stronger and working in a great headspace head to @strongwithstu Quick squat technique and setup tips 🤓: 1. Set your hands on the bar before you get underneath it 🏋🏻 This ensures your hands are even on the bar so it’ll stay balanced. Sounds obvious I know, but I see so many people not doing it. 2. Have your hands as close together as comfort allows 🕺🏼 You want to be able to squeeze your elbows into your body to engage your lats. This will keep you more stable throughout each rep. And having your hands close together makes this easier. 3. Point your elbows in the direction you want to descend Trying to sit straight down as you squat? Then point your elbows straight down, rather than having them point towards the wall behind you as I’ll often see. Your body will follow the direction of your elbows, so this will make it easier to stay upright. 4. Push your knees forward not out 🤯 Keep them in line with your toes of course, but by pushing your knees forward you’ll be in a better position to stay upright. This means you’ll be more likely to use your quads as the primary mover in the exercise. 5. Don’t try and place each side of the bar into the j-hooks 🤔 This is awkward and potentially dangerous at the end of a gruelling set. Instead, just walk the bar back into the rack until you hear it hit each upright. Now you can sit it down knowing you’re in a safe position to do so 😎 ——— Looking to improve your training 🏋🏻? Drop in the DMs with the word “STRONG” to get started 🤜🏻🤛🏻 Or click the link in my bio to enquire 👆🏻 #strongwithstu #trainsmartertotrainharder #fitness #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney #ballet #staystrong #workout #squats #getstrong #fitnessday