When you’re getting started in strength training, a good goal is to improve your squats and deadlifts.
Getting started with your big lifts is more straightforward than people make out, but mastering them takes time.
Some of these tips take a closer look at the technique used in training, whereas other tips are more focussed on exercise selection and programme design.
More Content to Improve Your Squats and Deadlifts
I’ve written a huge number of guides for squatting and deadlifting in this blog. You can find many of them in the “Strength Training” category on this site.
For this post, I want to focus on some of the video content I’ve made. This allows you to get some quick visual tips for improving squats and deadlifts instead of reading. I’ve been working hard on my video content lately, so please consider subscribing!
Tips for Better Squats
When it comes to improving your squats and deadlifts, technique is key. This squat video focusses mostly on the technical elements of squats and squat accessory exercises. It also features tips on how to counter variations in technique such as tipping over in the squat.
Between deadlifts and squats, I find squats the hardest. This may be due to my height, or the proportional length of my levers, or it could just be that I don’t do them often enough to truly master them. Despite this, I have learned a great number of lessons over the last 15 years that I wish I had known when I started. You can find them below.
Tips for Better Deadlifts
Deadlifts are one of the exercises where people have the greatest potential for lifting heavy. This means that when we discuss deadlift training, we have to be mindful of how we manage that load. For this reason, my deadlift goals include tips on how to maintain tension, support your grip, and manage recovery between individual reps.
I’m currently getting back into deadlifts in a big way, with some major deadlift goals for 2024. I’m sure I’ll have plenty more deadlift lessons for you in the future!
I Can Help You Improve Your Squats and Deadlifts
With 15 years’ professional experience as a coach, over 20 years of personal experience in the gym, a Bachelor’s degree in strength and conditioning, and a host of other certifications, I’m well placed to support your strength training. A huge part of my day-to-day coaching involves helping people become stronger in barbell exercises. This has advantages in their day-to-day life, sporting performance, and future health. If any of this interests you, use my contact form or read more about me.