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Santa's Little Helper: Up Your 1RM in 4 Weeks
Before the joy of Christmas, here's a weightlifting heavy program for intermediate and advanced users with a max 1RM sign-off.
Thomas Showers
The Lowest Man Wins: 7 Keys to Hip Power and Mobility
There’s no position on a football team more important than the offensive line, and the hips unlock amazing athleticism.
Chris Holder
How to Fix A Good Morning-Style Squat
Keep your elbows forward to say goodbye to a bad squat position and hello to a new one rep max.
John Clark
8 Steps to Immediately Improve Your Squat
Do these things, in this order, and you’ll see immediate improvements in how much weight you can lift.
Chet Morjaria
A Guide to Troubleshooting Your Own Squat Pain
If you feel pain when you squat, there are still plenty of options for you. Logan Christopher presents a short walkthrough on how to find a pain-free solution specifically for you.
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5 Ways to Push Past a Squat Plateau
Try as you might, your squat is stuck. And it has been for a while. Let's look at the underlying causes to fix the problem.
Chet Morjaria
What Isometric Training Says About Your Back Squat 1RM
A new study suggests isometric training may have real value for your back squat.
Tom Kelso
Are You In An Unhappy Marriage With Squatting?
It's not only method, but principle. You need to find out what suits you best.
Shannon Khoury
The Greatest Inventions in Strength Training History
You've got to love it. So many fantastic tools are available for your strength-training program.
Tom Kelso
Front Squat Versus Back Squat: Which One Is Best for You?
Genetic potential, mobility and strength goals help decide which squat is best for your program.
Tom Kelso
The Two Best Exercises for Increasing Your Vertical Jump
Ever since I can remember, I’ve wanted a higher vertical jump. Here are the two things that make a difference.
Daniel Payseur
Anderson's 1,200lb Squat: Did He Do It?
Did Paul Anderson really squat double what anyone else even thought of squatting, several times a day?
Dresdin Archibald
For Hypertrophy, Longer Rest Periods Are Key
Traditional hypertrophy programs often use short rest periods, but a new study suggests this might not be the best idea.
Doug Dupont
Why You Should Vary Your Back Squat Stance
If you vary your squats through different stances and foot placements, you can bring up weak points that have been holding you back.
Chris Slone
Powerlifting Versus Olympic Squats: Which Is Better?
Even though they are both legitimate, there is a difference when considering the utility and risks of each method.
Robert Camacho
The Road to a 300kg Back Squat - Pat Mendes (Friday Flick)
"The programming for my squats has just one major guideline: everyday, lift as much as you can handle." - Pat Mendes
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Friday Flicks: From 0 to 600lb in 30 Seconds
Watch this short video of Max Aita squatting his way up from an empty bar to 600lbs in the space of thirty seconds while the bar remains on his back.
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