Hi, everyone! Let’s talk about one of the most fundamental movements in any training plan, the Squat. Every effective program includes basic movement patterns, like the squat, hinge, push, pull, among others. But what really matters is how you adapt these to YOUR body and YOUR instrument. So if you’re training as a musician, here’s how to approach squats the smart way 👇 🎤 Singers & Wind Players - Zercher Squat - Goblet Squat These front-loaded variations mimic the daily challenge of holding our instrument or score in front of our bodies for hours. They also challenge the core, breathing coordination, and posture, without compressing the spine too much. Great for those who rely on breath control and vocal support. 🎻 String Players - Belt Squat - Split Squat These reduce axial loading on the spine and upper body, keeping your neck, traps, and shoulders more relaxed. Ideal for violinists, violists, cellists, and bass players who already carry tension up top. 🎹🥁 Keyboard, Guitar, Percussion Players - Pick from either category above based on comfort, posture, and any existing tension. Most musicians in this group benefit from experimenting and seeing what supports their playing the best, since it's such a diverse group of instrumentalists. ⚠️ Squat Variations to Avoid - Back Squat → Too much axial loading, worsening the stimulus to fatigue ratio. - Bosu Ball Squat → Instability will be the limiting factor, which means suboptimal for strength. - Squat & Press → Too many moving parts, so not enough load on the legs (wrong limiting factor). 💬 Got questions about your form or setup? Comment below with your instrument or situation! You can also book a call with me if you’re ready for a full personalized plan. https://calendly.com/manuelmoreira96/1_on_1 P.S.: Comment below if you'd like detailed video exercise demos for the variations mentioned. Let’s get you all stronger for your music, not in spite of it...!

Hi everyone 👋😁🎷! I am Pedro, i have been on this planet for 29 years now, and i'm a saxophone/woodwind player from Montijo. I also work as an actor 🎭 and teach saxophone 🎵. I used to workout at home, but when my calendar started getting filled with work, my workout routine started to slowly fade away... After some gigs, a friend of mine introduced me to Manuel. I searched more about him and this community. The mindset got me interested right away! So, i came to this journey with a few objectives in mind: 1- Learning how to get in shape and control my body in a better way; 2- Changing my body aesthetic so i get happier with the way i look on stage; 3 - Losing my stubborn belly fat 🫠... 4- "Mens sana in corpore sano". In other words, i also want to work on my inner peace and self-awareness🧘; Cheers everyone 😁!!!