Master the Squat: Raw Powerlifting Technique
The squat is the king of all lifts. It separates those who want to look fit from those who want to be genuinely strong.
A heavy squat attempt surrounded by the team. With multiple spotters, we can safely push our limits and hit new personal records. This is what building true strength looks like.
Here I am spotting a student during a 180kg squat session. My role is to provide support and confidence, allowing the lifter to focus completely on the movement and their strength.
I play by my own rules and on my own strength. This squat session shows the raw determination that I instill in all my students. We don't make excuses, we lift.
On the road to a 300kg squat. Every session is a step closer to the goal. With careful spotting and a solid program, we make consistent progress.
Squats are a metaphor for life, with its ups and downs. We train to handle the weight, both on the bar and in life. Here, the team helps a lifter complete a heavy set.
Preparing for the senior nationals with a focused squat session. This is a 120kg set for reps, part of a structured program designed to peak at the right time for competition.
Strength has no gender. Here, one of my female lifters executes a strong squat, with the team right there to spot and encourage her. We build powerful athletes, period.
About this collection
You will never squat alone in my gym. My team and I provide hands-on spotting for every heavy set, so you can push your limits safely without fear. We focus on depth, bar path, and bracing, correcting your form on the spot because proper technique is the only way to build real, lasting power.
The squat is where your discipline is tested. It is not just about moving a barbell, it is about how you handle the weight on your back and in your life.
Why Technique Comes First
In powerlifting, a squat is only a squat if you hit the right depth. We don't do half-reps to inflate your ego. Whether you are prepping for a competition or just starting out, we work on your walkout, your bracing, and your bar path until the movement is automatic. You will learn to control the weight, not the other way around.
The Beast Family Environment
I train at Ultimate Gym in Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, and this is where we build our strength. It is not a commercial gym for people looking to pose in the mirror. It is a place for the Beast Family. We spot each other, we cheer for every new Personal Best, and we push each other when the weight gets heavy.
My Approach to Programming
- Safety: We use competition-style racks and calibrated iron plates. My team provides dedicated spotting so you can attempt your PRs without hesitation.
- Programming: We use percentage-based cycles. This means you do not just 'lift heavy' every day. You lift smart. We calculate your loads to ensure you recover and grow, preventing injuries before they happen.
- Mindset: Dara swapna ku maridie (Fear kills dreams). If you are afraid to get under the bar, we will train your mind until you are ready.
If you are ready to stop making excuses and start building real strength, come train with us.
Sanjay Nayak
I'm Sanjay Nayak. I don't train posers; I train beasts. My squat coaching is about one thing—moving heavy weight with perfect form, whether you are a beginner or prepping for nationals.
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