4 Reasons Why Every Senior Should Squat & How to Do It (PLUS Bad Squat Advice & Myths to Ignore)

Starting Strength Coach Phil Meggers covers 4 reasons older adults should be squatting as well as how to correctly do it. He also addresses 8 pieces of bad squat advice and myths to flat out ignore. UPCOMING CAMP! Starting Strength Squat & Deadlift Camp October 4, 2025 Minneapolis, MN Head here for more info and to get signed up: https://testifysc.com/events Whenever you want even more Testify in your life, here are some free resources: Book a free intro and strategy session with us: https://testifysc.com/free-intro Pick up a free copy of Testify’s Squat Guide: 12 Tips to Improve Your Squat Now here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/s... Get our free weekly email - containing useful videos, articles, and training tips - here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/s... Follow Testify on Instagram:   / testifystrengthconditioning   Follow Testify on X: https://x.com/TestifySC How to Start Lifting | Learn to Squat    • How to Start Lifting: Learn to Squat | Sta...   How to Start Lifting | Your First Workout    • How to Start Lifting | Your First Workout ...   What to do if You Can't Squat the Bar with Andrew Lewis    • What to do if You Can't Squat the Bar with...   When lifting, we strongly recommend lifting shoes (see our video below on that topic). Here are some solid options: Nike Romaleos 4: https://amzn.to/3LAYn8d Inov-8 Fastlift 360: https://amzn.to/3xIoXGZ VS Athletics Weightlifting Shoe: https://amzn.to/3LGoYB6 Adidas Adipower 3: https://amzn.to/3WbFVJk LIFTING SHOES: The Complete Guide to the Best and WORST Shoes! (Lifting Gear Series)    • LIFTING SHOES: The Complete Guide to the B...   When training, using chalk should be a given. Training without chalk is silly. Get and use chalk. Spider Chalk (it's our favorite at Testify) https://amzn.to/3DKkFTm Starting Strength Coaching Directory https://coaching.startingstrength.com... Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training, 3rd edition (paperback) https://amzn.to/3SmuECj At Testify Strength & Conditioning, we offer small group training, private coaching (in-person or remotely via Zoom), online coaching, and form checks. Would you like to get quality coaching from a Starting Strength Coach? If so, click the link below to get started today: https://testifysc.com/contact-us Testify Strength & Conditioning is the only Starting Strength Affiliate Gym in Nebraska and the best strength training facility in Omaha. https://testifysc.com/ Testify gear https://testifysc.com/store Testify events https://testifysc.com/events ---------------------------------------- Some links in the description may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, Testify earns from qualifying purchases.