There’s nothing in the gym that hits me the way squatting does. Years ago, when I discovered Squat Every Day, it lit a fire in me I didn’t even know existed. I squatted every day for three straight years. Not because I had to, but because I couldn’t get enough of the process. I still love it.

I love being under the bar.

It’s not just the physical work. It’s the daily check-in with yourself. What do I have today? What’s my body telling me? How am I going to respond?

Some days you feel unstoppable. Some days your body feels like concrete. The magic is learning to show up anyway, and finding out what you’re made of on the days you’d rather run away.

Why Squatting Changes People

Most people fear squats. They’re worried about depth, about getting crushed, about failing. But that’s exactly why they work. Squatting forces you to get comfortable being uncomfortable. You learn how to breathe under stress, brace when your body wants to quit, and fight your way out of the hole.

I’ve walked out 500+ pounds in my basement and dumped it. I’ve done 20-rep squat sets that put me on the floor. I’ve missed more reps than I can count. But every one of those reps, even the ugly ones, made me better.

How to Start the Right Way

You don’t need to squat every day to feel the benefits. Start with this:

• Learn your depth. Don’t cheat the rep. You only cheat yourself.
• Learn how to bail safely. You’ll push harder when you’re not scared.
• Pick a frequency you can stick with. 1–3x a week is enough to change your life.
• Track your progress. The squat rewards consistency, not perfection.

What Squatting Did for Me Beyond the Gym

The squat bar became my teacher. It pushed me through business adversity, injuries, hard seasons of life, and every version of myself I’ve had to outgrow. When you squat consistently, you build something deeper than strength, you build resilience.

Run toward the difficult. Build a stronger human not just a stronger squat.