Workshops | Sweetman

About your trainer:

My name is Catherine and I've been barbell squatting since 2017. I participated in competitive Powerlifting for 3 years and have since progressed to learning the Olympic weightlifting movements (of which are all about the squats!) I have had a love hate relationship with squats for many years as I had some physically limiting factors. However everyone can squat, it is all about finding what works best for you and your body.

Learn how to squat with a Barbell!

Squatting is one of the fundamental compound movements and squatting regularly with added resistance brings many major phyisical benefits. Including but not limited to:

Improved core stability
Improved leg strength and co-ordination
Improved mobility
Increased bone and muscle density
Improved daily functional strength

Like all resistance exercises, it is paramount that the correct form and technique is used; this will be different for every person due to various physcial factors such as mobility, strength, training history and physcial mechanics. During this workshop you will learn how to squat in a way the works for you! This workshop is aimed at beginngers however all are welcome.

What you will gain from this workshop:

How to correctly warm up and prepare your body for barbell squatting - including how to brace your core.
Safety measures: how to set up a squat rack; how to chose your weights; safe un-racking and re-racking of the barbell.
Coaching on how to squat with a barbell and individual form notes and tips.
Practice time in a group environment to familiarise your self with the movement.
Workshop handbook with your personal notes and squatting cues written by Catherine.
A safe environment to ask as many questions as you want about barbell squatting!