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Form & Technique

What good technique looks like, what to check and how to fix it.

Front view of a lifter at the bottom of a barbell squat, with tracking points on the hips, knees and ankles and both knees and feet clearly visible

Form & Technique

Why Do Your Knees Cave In When You Squat?

Notice your knees moving inward when you squat? Learn what to look for, why it may become more noticeable as a set gets harder, and what you can do next.

7 min read

A phone on a tripod recording a lifter doing a barbell squat in a gym, with the whole body visible on screen

Form & Technique

How to Record Yourself Lifting to Check Your Form

Recording your lifts can reveal things you can't see while you're training. Here's how to position your phone, choose a useful camera angle and know what to look for afterwards.

7 min read

Front view of a lifter at the bottom of a squat with tracking points on the hips, knees and ankles and a marker showing depth

Form & Technique

Squat Form: 7 Things to Check on Every Rep

Your squat doesn't need to look perfect. Here are seven things to watch across your reps to understand where your form stays consistent — and where it starts to change.

5 min read