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What is Pause Squat?
Pausing at the bottom of a squat to build strength out of the hole.
In context
Pause Squat is a key concept in powerlifting. Pausing at the bottom of a squat to build strength out of the hole. Knowing what it means — and how it connects to the rest of your training — turns it from jargon into something you can actually use in the gym.
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Related powerlifting terms
Common questions.
What does pause squat mean?
Pausing at the bottom of a squat to build strength out of the hole.
What category does pause squat belong to?
Pause Squat is a term from powerlifting in strength and fitness training. Browse more powerlifting terms in the Nishaana glossary.
Why does pause squat matter for training?
Understanding pause squat helps you train and program more deliberately — it is one of the ideas that separates guessing from a real, repeatable system.
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