Pushing too hard with the hands
Upper body generates force; legs are offloaded significantly.
Overactive muscles
Pec majorTriceps
Corrective work
Foam RollHip flexors↗StretchHalf-kneeling hip flexor stretch↗Squat · Lower Body
Hatfield Squat (Safety Bar + Handholds)
Coaching cues
- Safety bar on back; hands grip uprights for support — not to push
- The hand support allows deeper squat with more upright torso
- Full depth; drive through whole foot
- Hands guide — they don't generate the force
Common faults 2
Knee valgus at full depth
The deeper range exposes valgus at the deepest point.
Overactive muscles
Adductor complexTFL
Corrective work
Foam RollAdductors↗Foam RollTFL↗StretchButterfly adductor stretch↗