Rushing the setup under the bar
Poor position leads to a compromised drive from the start.
Overactive muscles
Erector spinaeHip flexors
Corrective work
Foam RollHip flexors↗StretchHalf-kneeling hip flexor stretch↗Squat · Lower Body
Anderson Squat
Coaching cues
- Same as pin squat but bar starts at mid-thigh height — above parallel
- Sit under the bar; position correctly before driving
- Each rep starts from a dead stop — no momentum
- Builds starting strength and discipline in the set-up
Common faults 1