--- title: "The Squat: Build Your Powerlifting Foundation with Pankaj Tyagi" description: "Master the squat with National Champion Pankaj Tyagi. Get custom programming, technique correction, and the strength foundation needed for state and national wins." canonical: https://mytribe.in/pankajtyagi002/competitive-powerlifting-coaching/the-squat-building-the-foundation last_updated: 2025-09-16 --- # The Squat: Building Your Powerlifting Foundation Tribe Verified · National Champion and Strongman of Delhi By [Pankaj Tyagi](https://mytribe.in/pankajtyagi002) · Online coaching available; Train in-person at Najafgarh studio or across NCR · ₹3,000 per month (estimate) Part of [Competitive Powerlifting Coaching](https://mytribe.in/pankajtyagi002/competitive-powerlifting-coaching). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/pankajtyagi002/competitive-powerlifting-coaching/gallery) A massive squat is non-negotiable for a competitive powerlifter. Whether you are aiming for a raw PB or moving big weight in a suit, I will teach you the technique to add serious kilos to your total. ## Photos and videos - [Video: Preparing for a massive 390kg squat in training. This is what top-level equipped lifting looks like.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ee0a0465-7829-4331-9fce-3b5714a21b87) - [Video: A 345kg squat during a competition at the Delhi State Championship.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1ecd8d3c-4f62-4f82-8110-22133642fba3) - [Video: A 350kg squat rep in training. Consistency with heavy weights is key.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f4361b1f-0558-4d28-8b1d-bf9a4ff8a183) - [Video: A 345kg squat at a competition, showing the intensity and focus required.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a5c70dd0-011f-4427-9e9c-7ff1024113a0) - [Video: A competition squat that got three white lights. Depth and control are everything.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/03553486-7051-4ded-ae27-ee6d943a53fe) - ![A 275kg squat attempt at the National Classic Championship.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/94b8c004-21aa-4bf7-9e23-c79b3a670124) - [Video: Beast mode on for equipped powerlifting. This is how champions are created at Powerlifting Studio.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e9edd675-59dd-4096-b49a-2e2a3c85ea38) - [Video: From a 360kg squat in training to a successful 375kg squat at the Nationals. This shows our progression and peaking.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c48160d3-39d8-47c4-bf3e-a862975d7dfc) - [Video: A tempo plus pause squat with 205kg. This variation builds control and strength out of the bottom position.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8fd35d3d-8c9f-4b22-bf21-583d4476dace) - [Video: A 310kg squat, with my team providing crucial support and motivation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/131b4ac3-2734-4403-8d68-eb30ba162d8f) - [Video: My opening lift of 350kg in the squat at the Senior National Championship.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9b322fe1-ae91-42a3-90e2-993ead1e5658) - [Video: A heavy 380kg squat check in training. We test our limits to break them.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/04e5b14e-18f9-4e00-ac09-1f90402efe00) - [Video: A 330kg squat rep as part of our equipped training cycle.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e0ccd094-66d4-4752-b884-66fcc96880bd) - [Video: A successful 375kg squat at the Senior National Equipped Championship. A huge lift that contributed to my total.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5aef1b98-c5b0-4e08-bcaa-8e0fc42e08ac) - [Video: A 320kg squat, focusing on technique and power.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c800e6d7-c7f5-4f30-8dd3-3fd90770164b) - [Video: Squatting heavy in the gym. The goal is to rule the platform.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f3d8a993-3f30-4f01-8298-796936fe472d) - [Video: Squat training in the gym. Every rep counts towards building a bigger total.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/55c054b6-b134-4764-8748-b957c675cda7) - [Video: An equipped squat in training. It's crucial to analyze every lift to see if it would pass in competition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/88217271-ba05-4a83-947d-1fae18cec206) - [Video: A 340kg squat, demonstrating the excellent grip provided by quality liquid chalk.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7dd6f3e1-1abb-48b2-a296-e40226451e13) - [Video: A 275kg squat during preparation for the Senior National Equipped Championship.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c6059834-91b7-4701-921f-71dd23be4d5c) - [Video: A 400kg leg press. Accessory exercises like this are vital for building squatting strength.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a736c140-27de-4f8e-85ad-0f0c2b4bd751) - [Video: Squat training at Powerlifting Studio, the home of champions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9538dd2e-563c-4f2a-809c-26507b9b9979) - [Video: A 350kg squat in training. My coach's cues on keeping the chest up and back tight are critical.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eb769849-7115-4033-8322-8158317a0885) - [Video: A 300kg squat rep. The madness for lifting heavy is what defines us.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/130b3e0b-405b-40c3-8106-efc62af10b98) - [Video: Repetition work with 180kg in the squat, focusing on perfect form under the guidance of my coach.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3d21e981-d665-4de3-9f1f-7856ce3d5390) - [Video: A 362.5kg squat attempt at the Senior National Championship. You have to be the judge: pass or fail?](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f8d68df6-94b0-433f-b734-9724fdc01aa4) - [Video: Front squats, an important accessory lift for building quad strength and core stability.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9b38acb1-b40f-46b5-b2ce-d2bbc02b0941) - [Video: A 305kg squat in training. I am not easily controlled, and neither is the weight on my back.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/77f7fb82-2a78-40c5-b0e5-09f25e3ae354) - [Video: A 385kg squat. This is the result of fearless training and a team that has your back.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4c4e32ae-a095-42de-bda8-44eb0ccb6cb7) - [Video: Light weight training with 260kg, focusing on depth and control for multiple reps.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5150cf0f-9d07-4d20-8327-f715afa4f800) - [Video: A 375kg squat at the Senior Delhi State Championship.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c7d899bd-93b7-45b7-a149-e4415e17a5d1) ## About The Squat: Building the Foundation Depth is everything. If your hip crease isn't below the top of your knee, those white lights are not happening on the platform. I teach you how to set up, brace your core, and control the descent so you do not just move the weight, you master it. We do not guess, we execute. Powerlifting mein squat sirf ek lift nahi hai, yeh tumhari strength ki neev hai. If your foundation is weak, your total will never reach the podium. I work with both raw and equipped lifters, and the approach is fundamentally different. For raw lifters, it is about tension, bracing, and finding your groove without artificial support. For my equipped athletes, we focus on learning how to use the suit and knee wraps to store energy and handle weights that feel impossible to a beginner. In my studio, you will not find fancy gimmicks. You will hear me telling you, 'Kamar tight karo,' and ensuring your chest stays up under the bar. We focus on: * **Technique correction:** Weekly video analysis for online students, or real-time feedback if you are training at the studio. * **Attempt selection:** Knowing when to push and when to play it safe to secure your total at the meet. * **Equipment guidance:** Knowing which belt, sleeves, or wraps to use based on your specific lifting style. Whether you are a newcomer or a national-level competitor, the goal remains the same: move the weight with total control. Stop doing time-pass reps and start training with a purpose. Jai Shree Ram. ## About Pankaj Tyagi Main Pankaj Tyagi. I don't believe in gym-talk, I believe in moving iron. When you train with me, we don't count reps for vanity, we count kilos for the podium. 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