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“I didn’t even think I could hit a 200kg squat...” 🤯

If you’re just joining us, meet Kai 🥋 He’s a National Champion martial artist who’s been trapped in a cycle of back and neck injuries. In our last post, we identified the problem: his massive 170kg squat strength was being held hostage by mechanics that were leaking energy and causing pain.

The Fix:
We moved away from a forced arch (which was crunching his spine) and focused on:

1️⃣ Surface Area: Spreading the back to create a bigger shelf.
2️⃣ Stacking: Ribs over pelvis to eliminate “leaks.”
3️⃣ Proximity: Keeping the bar closer to his midline.

By spreading the back and bringing the ribcage down, we didn’t just make him stronger—we made him stable, putting the load back where it belongs.

The Result:
Kai’s reaction says it all 🤩 He went from a wavering 110kg to a rock-solid 145kg in one session. No neck pressure, no “shifting” in the spine, and ZERO pain, all without a belt!

This just goes to show when you stop fighting your own anatomy, the ceiling for your strength disappears. And that 100kg Sn**ch goal? It’s officially back on the menu. 🏋️

WANT MORE? ❤️ Like this video if you want to see Coach Joel demonstrate the specific squat variations mentioned in this video!

NEED HELP? Don’t wait for your next injury to fix your mechanics! We still have a few spots open for Problem Solving Sessions this month. 📩 DM us to learn about our 1-on-1 Problem Solving Sessions, or hit the link in our bio to book your slot now! 🔗