The kettlebell can be a valuable tool in learning the proper techniques and tactics of the squat. At a recent Squat and Deadlift Workshop taught by Marty Gallagher and Kirk Karwoski, the kettlebell goblet squat was used to to demonstrate proper squatting technique that ultimately will be applied to the barbell squat. In the video, you’ll see Marty Gallagher instructing Mike Krivka from both a front and side view. We seek out the sticking points instead of avoiding them and we work to make light weight heavy. 

The high bar back squat as taught by Marty Gallagher and “Captain” Kirk Karwoski. The high bar back squat is performed with the Olympic bar sitting on top of the traps. The high bar will create more instability as opposed to the low bar squat but it is this instability that help maintain the upright torso. Depth is critical. The hip joint must go below the knee joint. Bone on bone (hips and knees) must lockout to prevent energy leakage between each rep. Keep the head up and elbows down.