During the squat we ideally want to see the chest & hips rise at the same rate. This means your body is in balance & capable of producing efficient fore & power. Pause squats are a helpful variation that can help you address a weakness you may have in maintaining stability or the ability to coordinate your ascent well in this manner.✅ . When you pause in the bottom, you lose the explosive power assistance your body naturally gets from a quick turnaround – making the ascent more difficul. But tha