The Squat is the toughest weight lifting exercise, both physically and mentally. You’ll often lack motivation to go to the gym because you know a heavy Squat session is waiting for you there.

Time to cut the crap. What you Squat is ridiculous compared with what others lift. “Somewhere out there, a little Chinese girl is warming up with your max”. These are the 10 most impressive Squats of all time.

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The bar position during Squats influences your torso position. Bad positioning can not only mess with your Squat technique, it can also feel uncomfortable. Shoulder, wrist & neck pain are common during Squats.

Some solve neck pain by wrapping a towel around the bar or using a bar pad. This post will show you a better approach: putting the bar correctly on your back, and what to do if you struggle with that position.

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