First squat set always feels awful

Problem: first squat set always feels awful What goes wrong: Athletes often rush this movement without proper positioning, which loads the wrong tissues and reduces effectiveness. Cue: Groove pattern first Fix: Goblet squats and pause squats with empty bar before loading. Practice with a controlled tempo for 2-3 sets of 8-10 reps. Film yourself from the side to confirm the correction sticks before adding load.