back squat

Haphazardly loading a barbell and doing one set until you fall in exhaustion shouldn’t be the plan for the majority of lifters.

You have to have some solid basics, or you just won't progress.

Simply, it is not the key to changing your tissues to improve your range of motion and movement quality in the long-term.

I mean who would have a leg day and not squat, right?

Knock out all these exercises in this order to really feel each muscle of your legs come alive in new ways.

A more methodical approach to our training will give us a chance to process what’s going on and get more out of every rep.

Jumping straight to the back squat is like trying to do calculus when you don't yet understand basic arithmetic.

We've talked about the ratios of the deadlift and squat in relationship to your Olympic lifts, but what about in relation to each other? If you can squat X, how much should you be able to deadlift?

Genetic potential, mobility and strength goals help decide which squat is best for your program.

You won't get the most from your body's most powerful joints if you can't activate them correctly.

If you vary your squats through different stances and foot placements, you can bring up weak points that have been holding you back.

Not everybody should have a heavy barbell on their backs.

You can get faster this winter without bundling up to slog through the cold.

An end of year weightlifting heavy program for intermediate and advanced users with a max 1RM finish before Christmas.

Keep your elbows forward to say goodbye to a bad squat position and hello to a new one rep max.

There’s no position on a football team more important than the offensive line, and the hips unlock amazing athleticism.

These pieces have caught your attention throughout the week. So here they are in one place for you to consume, digest, and enjoy.