@josh_holyfield: Here's the mental cue shift that can fix your squat depth and back pain issues Instead of thinking "sit back," think "drop your hips between your knees" or "shit in the woods." This mimics natural human movement patterns that we use from childhood. Research on movement development shows that toddlers naturally achieve perfect squat positions by dropping their hips between their feet rather than sitting backward. This pattern maintains better spinal alignment and hip mobility. Biomechanically, the bar path must stay over your midfoot regardless of your proportions. Shorter femurs typically require high bar position and more upright torso. Longer femurs need low bar position with more forward lean to maintain proper bar path. Studies on squat biomechanics confirm that individual anthropometry (limb lengths) significantly affects optimal technique. There's no universal "perfect" squat form - it varies based on your body proportions. The cue change often eliminates the artificial backward movement that creates hip mobility restrictions and spinal stress. Comment "TRAIN" for systematic coaching programs designed for hardworking dads.
