Do you “claw the floor” when you squat?

If not, you should, and here’s why.

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Hey there,

Perfecting your squat form can feel like solving a puzzle.

You know something isn’t quite right, but no matter how much you tweak your stance, back angle, and bar position, it still feels off.

The solution is often just mastering a few simple squat cues.

For example, learning to properly “claw” and “spread” the floor immediately improved my strength and stability when squatting.

Here are 9 of my favorite barbell back squat cues to help you perfect your squat form, rep after rep:

Enjoy!

Mike Matthews
Founder of Legion

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