Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Struggling to hit depth or feel stable in your squat? One of the most common squat mistakes lifters make is popping forward at the bottom of the squat. This kills your depth, shifts you out of position, and makes every rep harder than it needs to be. In this video, I’ll break down why it happens, how it ruins your posterior chain tension, and give you simple cues and drills to fix it for good.
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⏱️ Timestamps
0:00 – Intro: The #1 squat issue (not bracing)
0:12 – What is the “pop forward” in the squat?
0:55 – Why this mistake ruins depth & balance
1:34 – How losing posterior chain tension causes sticking points
2:50 – A simple fix: switching to flats
3:25 – Fixing the bottom third of the squat descent
4:41 – Finding balance: knees forward vs hips back
5:08 – The “reverse playback” torso angle test
5:32 – Embrace the lean: foot pressure & balance cues
6:09 – Using tempo squats correctly
6:36 – How box squats can help you stop sliding forward
7:34 – What to do if your squat still feels off
7:49 – Coaching & feedback in the Calgary Barbell Training App
8:21 – Outro
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#SquatMistakes #Powerlifting #SquatForm
Struggling to hit depth or feel stable in your squat? One of the most common squat mistakes lifters make is popping forward at the bottom of the squat. This kills your depth, shifts you out of position, and makes every rep harder than it needs to be. In this video, I’ll break down why it happens, how it ruins your posterior chain tension, and give you simple cues and drills to fix it for good.
📲 Train with Calgary Barbell – 50+ powerlifting programs & form checks
➢ calgarybarbell.com/training-app
⏱️ Timestamps
0:00 – Intro: The #1 squat issue (not bracing)
0:12 – What is the “pop forward” in the squat?
0:55 – Why this mistake ruins depth & balance
1:34 – How losing posterior chain tension causes sticking points
2:50 – A simple fix: switching to flats
3:25 – Fixing the bottom third of the squat descent
4:41 – Finding balance: knees forward vs hips back
5:08 – The “reverse playback” torso angle test
5:32 – Embrace the lean: foot pressure & balance cues
6:09 – Using tempo squats correctly
6:36 – How box squats can help you stop sliding forward
7:34 – What to do if your squat still feels off
7:49 – Coaching & feedback in the Calgary Barbell Training App
8:21 – Outro
🔗 More from Calgary Barbell
👕 Grab Calgary Barbell Apparel – Rep the brand
➢ https://www.calgarybarbell.shop
💪 1-on-1 Coaching with Calgary Barbell
➢ calgarybarbell.com
📸 Daily training tips & behind-the-scenes
➢ instagram.com/calgarybarbell
💬 Join the Calgary Barbell Discord Community
➢ discord.gg/z7pJdUx
#SquatMistakes #Powerlifting #SquatForm
