Stick your butt out.

Keep your chest up.

My lower back would cramp up after a single rep, and my hips would ache on the ascent.

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Just as our fitness goals are wholly unique to us, so are our anatomies.

Instead of focusing on keeping your chest up during your squats, try these tips below.

Practice bodyweight squats and see what feels good.

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Joe Miller is a USAPL powerlifting competitor, lifting coach, and the co-owner of North Dallas Strength in North Texas.

If youre squatting in front of a mirror, avoid watching your body while performing the squat.

Keep your eyes locked forward and engage your abs, back, and legs as you perform the squat.

Its a matter of your bone structure, says Miller.

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Different people have to squat differently.

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Joe Miller is a USAPL powerlifting competitor, lifting coach, and the co-owner of North Dallas Strength in North Texas.

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