foot Pressure

Some of my favorite coaching cues aren’t really cues at all—they’re more like universal movement principles. One of the most powerful? Foot pressure.

Whether you're deadlifting, squatting, lunging, Olympic lifting, jumping, rowing, or skiing—this idea holds up: Keep your weight centered on your midfoot.

You want your foot pressure balanced—not so far back on your heels that your toes lift, and not so far forward that your heels come off the ground. Right in the middle. The sweet spot.

When you're in that balanced position, you’re able to call in all your strength. It sets you up to use your full potential and keeps your body aligned from the ground up. Your feet won’t lie.

So today, whether you’re squatting, deadlifting, or even bench pressing, take a second to check in with your feet. Find that sweet spot. You’ll be surprised how much it cleans up your movement.

—Justin Miner