Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
Want to build strength that actually transfers to speed, jumping, change of direction, and overall athletic performance? If your goal is to become a better athlete, not just to build bigger legs, and you're *STILL* copying a standard bodybuilding leg day, you are leaving an enormous amount of strength, power, and athletic potential on the table.
These are the 3 major squat variations I consistently come back to after years of training, coaching, and experimenting. They target athletic blind spots, build insane rate of force development (RFD), and make you a more durable, formidable athlete overall.
In this video you'll learn:
🔹 *Why the front squat develops a more complete athlete*
🔹 *How SSB pin squats build explosive concentric force and rate of force development*
🔹 *Why Hatfield split squats may be the most underrated unilateral strength exercise available*
Remember: this isn't about saying every other squat variation is bad. It's about maximizing return on investment for athletic performance.
If you enjoyed the video, be sure to subscribe for more content on strength, speed, vertical jump, sprint performance, and athletic development.
👇 What's YOUR favorite squat variation for athletic performance? Let me know in the comments.
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💪 Elite Coaching & programs → enkirielitefitness.com
👉 Train with the same systems I use to build freak-level athleticism
🔥 The Enkiri Elite Conjugate Method → enkirielitefitness.com/templates/conjugate
🔥 The Ultimate Performance Manual → enkirielitefitness.com/templates/ultimate-performance
🔹 You can use code *TAKE10* to get 10% off all my programs!
🔹 Or code *CONJUGATE20* to get 20% off my Conjugate Manual specifically!
________________________________
COACHING, PROGRAMS, & TRAINING GEAR
Online Coaching: enkirielitefitness.com/coachingservices
Re-Usable Training Templates: enkirielitefitness.com/templates
My archive of fitness articles: enkirielitefitness.com/articles-2
5% off all Mikolo products! Code ENKIRI
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Check out Major Fitness!
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Train Like the pros! $25 off OVR Performance
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Check out Merach Fitness!
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Check out RitFit Sports!
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I use the Kensui Fitness weight vest to load my push ups
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Instagram: instagram.com/enkiri_elite
TikTok: tiktok.com/@enkiri_elite
The Enkiri Elite Fitness vision is to:
-Inspire people to better themselves by showcasing different feats of physical fitness.
-Provide free, high quality information covering multiple realms of fitness (weight training, athletic enhancement, conditioning, etc.) to those dedicated individuals who are seeking it.
-Offer personal training and guidance to people who want to take their overall fitness, general health, and aesthetics to the next level.
If this sounds like you, then please join me and let's push to reach the next level together!
________________________________
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Stop squatting like a bodybuilder
00:54 1. FRONT SQUAT (Mobility + Upper Back)
02:53 2. SSB PIN SQUAT (Concentric Force/RFD)
04:35 3. HATFIELD SPLIT SQUAT (Unilateral Overload)
07:23 Final Thoughts
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Want to build strength that actually transfers to speed, jumping, change of direction, and overall athletic performance? If your goal is to become a better athlete, not just to build bigger legs, and you're *STILL* copying a standard bodybuilding leg day, you are leaving an enormous amount of strength, power, and athletic potential on the table.
These are the 3 major squat variations I consistently come back to after years of training, coaching, and experimenting. They target athletic blind spots, build insane rate of force development (RFD), and make you a more durable, formidable athlete overall.
In this video you'll learn:
🔹 *Why the front squat develops a more complete athlete*
🔹 *How SSB pin squats build explosive concentric force and rate of force development*
🔹 *Why Hatfield split squats may be the most underrated unilateral strength exercise available*
Remember: this isn't about saying every other squat variation is bad. It's about maximizing return on investment for athletic performance.
If you enjoyed the video, be sure to subscribe for more content on strength, speed, vertical jump, sprint performance, and athletic development.
👇 What's YOUR favorite squat variation for athletic performance? Let me know in the comments.
________________________________
💪 Elite Coaching & programs → enkirielitefitness.com
👉 Train with the same systems I use to build freak-level athleticism
🔥 The Enkiri Elite Conjugate Method → enkirielitefitness.com/templates/conjugate
🔥 The Ultimate Performance Manual → enkirielitefitness.com/templates/ultimate-performance
🔹 You can use code *TAKE10* to get 10% off all my programs!
🔹 Or code *CONJUGATE20* to get 20% off my Conjugate Manual specifically!
________________________________
COACHING, PROGRAMS, & TRAINING GEAR
Online Coaching: enkirielitefitness.com/coachingservices
Re-Usable Training Templates: enkirielitefitness.com/templates
My archive of fitness articles: enkirielitefitness.com/articles-2
5% off all Mikolo products! Code ENKIRI
mikolo.pxf.io/PO3YaY
Check out Major Fitness!
majorfitness.sjv.io/19E4Rm
Train Like the pros! $25 off OVR Performance
c05592-3.myshopify.com/Enkiri
Check out Merach Fitness!
hongkongmerachtechnologycolimited.pxf.io/qW0yej
Check out RitFit Sports!
bit.ly/4eYCAoF
I use the Kensui Fitness weight vest to load my push ups
kensuifitness.com/?ref=enkiri
Instagram: instagram.com/enkiri_elite
TikTok: tiktok.com/@enkiri_elite
The Enkiri Elite Fitness vision is to:
-Inspire people to better themselves by showcasing different feats of physical fitness.
-Provide free, high quality information covering multiple realms of fitness (weight training, athletic enhancement, conditioning, etc.) to those dedicated individuals who are seeking it.
-Offer personal training and guidance to people who want to take their overall fitness, general health, and aesthetics to the next level.
If this sounds like you, then please join me and let's push to reach the next level together!
________________________________
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Stop squatting like a bodybuilder
00:54 1. FRONT SQUAT (Mobility + Upper Back)
02:53 2. SSB PIN SQUAT (Concentric Force/RFD)
04:35 3. HATFIELD SPLIT SQUAT (Unilateral Overload)
07:23 Final Thoughts
#squat #athletictraining #strengthandconditioning #fitness #strengthtraining #speedtraining #athletictraining #longevity #explosivetraining #sprinting #athlete #agility #sprint #running #fitnesstips #workouttips #bodybuilding #enkirielitefitness #trainlikeanathlete #explosiveworkout #sprinter #running #workout #naturalbodybuilding #naturalmuscle #naturalstrength #athletic #athletics #explosiveness #athletelife #athleticperformance #frontsquat #squats #legworkout #hybridathlete
