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Tempo Squat Pause Bottom Bracing
Tempo squat pause bottom bracing holds depth two to three seconds with full trunk pressure—fixes loose bottom position that bounce reps hide on heavy squats.
Tempo squat pause bottom bracing combines a controlled descent with a two-to-three-second hold at depth while maintaining 360-degree trunk pressure—no relaxation in the hole. It teaches you to stay tight where bounce reps hide weakness.
Load stays moderate; ego has no role. Exhale only after you begin the ascent.
Use one to two pause tempo sets per squat day, not every set.
Common questions
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How long should I pause at the bottom?
Two to three seconds is enough to kill bounce and test bracing. Longer pauses raise fatigue fast—limit to one or two work sets per squat session.
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