Why Your Squat Feels Harder Than It Should (And How to Fix It) @calgarybarbell
Why Your Squat Feels Harder Than It Should (And How to Fix It)  @calgarybarbell
Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 36 minutes ago
Struggling with your squat rolling, collapsing, or stalling out? We just released a Squat Plateau Breaker Program in the Calgary Barbell Training App, designed to fix technique, build stability, and help you push past sticking points.

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⏱️ Timestamps

0:00 — Intro: Why Your Squat Feels Harder Than It Should
0:38 — Fix #1: Bar Placement & Shelf Stability
1:20 — Shoulder Blade Position & Creating the Shelf
2:50 — Grip Width Adjustments

4:46 — Quick Note: Programming Might Be the Real Issue
5:50 — (App Plug + Plateau Breaker Program Info)

6:10 — Fix #2: Finding the Right Torso Angle
7:30 — The "Pre-Hinge" Method (Training Wheels for Torso Position)

8:46 — Fix #3: Strengthen Weak Links
9:06 — Upper Back Weakness: Best Exercises
9:52 — Core Weakness: Accessories & Squat Variations
10:30 — Quad Weakness: Intent + Targeted Movements

11:21 — The Secret Weapon: SSB Pin Squats
11:54 — Final Thoughts & Outro
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Why Your Squat Feels Harder Than It Should (And How to Fix It)

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