Why That “Bad” Squat Might Be a Brain Issue – Not a Body One
May 29, 2025
You’ve seen it a hundred times.
Client steps into an overhead squat.
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Arms drop.
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Heels lift.
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Torso folds.
You cue. You stretch. You modify.
And yet… the squat doesn’t clean up.
Worse, even when it does improve—it rarely stays that way.
💥 Here’s the missing piece no one talks about:
The deep squat doesn’t just test mobility—it reveals what your brain is afraid of.
In fact, most compensations we see in the squat are protective outputs from the nervous system.
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Unstable ankles? Could be poor proprioception.
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Forward lean? Might be a visual system issue.
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Shallow depth? The vestibular system might be calling the shots.
In our newest breakdown, we pull apart the Neurology of the FMS Deep Squat and show you:
✅ How to assess the brain’s response to the squat—not just the form
✅ Why traditional cues don’t hold if the nervous system feels unsafe
✅ Quick neural drills that often improve depth, posture, and control in minutes
✅ The real reason your client might be stuck—even if they’re mobile and strong
This is the first in a full series where we’ll go deep into every FMS test through a brain-first lens.
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