: Next to no glute / hamstring activation when squatting What to do? Even when squatting without weight, I just feel like the quads are doing 99.8% of the work. Lately I've been having some discomfort while squatting with

Vote Up Vote Down   0 Reactions

Login to give Reaction!

There are several things you can do, just know that in a raw squat (no squat suit or compression briefs) the glute involvement is primarily at the bottom, and the hamstrings are only moderately used. With a squat suit, the leverages change and loading the hamstrings is more important. That said, the glute and hamstring activity is still important--particularly for deadlifts.

Hamstring Exercises

Exercise ball leg curls
Romanian Deadlifts
Good Mornings
Glute-Ham Raise

Glute Exercises

Glute Bridges
Barbell Hip Thrust
Single Leg Glute Bridge

Also, I recommend doing deadlifts if you don't already. It is the ultimate posterior chain movement.