Universal

My favorite coaching cues work for multiple exercises. I’m not sure they’re even cues, but principles of movement. Today, we’re going to talk about foot pressure, and keeping the weight on your mid foot. Whether you’re deadlifting, squatting, lunging olympic lifting, jumping, rowing or skiing, the mid foot principle applies. 

The idea is simple. We want our weight balanced between the toes and the heel. Not too much in the heel that your toes lift and not too forward that your heel lifts. In the middle, in the sweet spot. This allows you to call in for reinforcements and recruit all your potential strength. It almost guarantees proper body alignment elsewhere, your feet won’t lie. 

Whether you’re deadlifting, squatting or even bench pressing today, see if you can find that sweet spot of pressure on your foot. You’ll be surprised how much it cleans up your movement.

Justin Miner

@justinminergain