Years of Squats Wasted: How I Finally Discovered I Was Loading the Wrong Muscles
A physiotherapist’s observation revealed a hard truth: years of squats had been loading quads and lower back instead of glutes. Poor squat mechanics are deceptively common because your body compensates seamlessly, making ineffective movement feel completely normal. Simple stance and cue adjustments can transform your squat from quad-dominant to genuinely glute-activating.