Which of the following is a fault listed in the six faults in a squat?

• A. Forward inclination of the torso
• B. Weight shifting onto toes
• C. Elbows dropping
• D. Immature torso position

Answer: (B)

In a squat, the aim is to create a stable, balanced base with weight distributed through the midfoot and heels pressed into the ground. Shifting weight onto the toes is a fault because it unloads the posterior chain (glutes and hamstrings) and makes you less stable. When the weight is forward on the toes, the heels tend to lift, which often forces you to lean the torso forward to stay balanced. That forward lean can move the bar path forward, reduce hip drive, and make it harder to achieve solid depth with control. It also increases the risk of knee strain and rounds the back if you try to compensate.

So this pattern—keeping the weight out of the heels and onto the toes—directly undermines the mechanics you want in a squat. To fix it, work on keeping the midfoot planted, drive through the heels, and improve ankle mobility so you can sit back into the hips without letting the toes dominate the weight shift. Other listed tendencies describe different aspects of squat form, but the fault described here specifically centers on weight on the toes.