How are you ensuring a solid connection to the floor so you can move big weight in the squat? A large array of problems with the squat, such as heels rising, knees collapsing and chest falling forwards, ... Continue Reading
Train the Lateral Plane for Maximum Athleticism
No one would ever admit his or her training programs aren’t functional. That would be heresy! Maybe you think the term “functional” is overused and as long as you deadlift, pull up, press, clean, and squat ... Continue Reading
3 Reasons You Don’t Squat More (And What to Do About It)
The squat requires a complex coordination of a range of joints, muscles, and ligaments. When all are working in synergy, activating effectively, and performing as they should, you get an explosive squat ... Continue Reading
10 Killer Tips to Boost Your Squat
Squats are lifting royalty for curing chicken leg syndrome’ and building high-performance muscle mass. Squats develop total-body strength, stimulate tons of total body muscle growth, and improve ... Continue Reading
More Squats and Fewer Kegels: What Your Pelvic Floor Really Wants
"Suggested tattoo for trainers, therapists, and athletes: Tighter does not equal stronger. It’s just tighter.” - Katy Bowman A few years ago, Katy Bowman kicked up a dust storm when she offered not ... Continue Reading
Cossack Squat Variations for Improved Strength and Mobility
The Cossack squat is a name for a squat that has you descend with most of your weight on one leg while the other leg is kept out straight and to the side. Thus, the other foot will typically have the heel ... Continue Reading
Science Says Half-Rep Haters Might Be Wrong
We’ve all been frustrated with the half-squatters taking up time in the power rack. While they should perhaps be applauded for doing something other than sitting on their couches watching TV, they are ... Continue Reading
4 Reasons You’re Not Getting Deep Enough in Your Squats
Whether it’s a no rep or a bro rep, it’s all the same when it comes to squats. Nobody wants to squat shallow. Whether it’s a no rep or a bro rep, it’s all the same when it comes to squats. ... Continue Reading
Do We All Squat the Same? 3 Movement Principles For Every Body
Let’s get one thing straight. We as humans haven’t changed much in the last few hundred thousand years. (Yes, we have been around that long. It’s scientific fact.) You are only perhaps a little bit taller, ... Continue Reading
Fixing Common Squat and Deadlift Problems with Bands
I’m the type of guy who, when given the choice and when both options are equally effective, would rather fix something with a sledgehammer than a scalpel. Most common squat and deadlift problems meet this ... Continue Reading
Moderating the Knees In Versus Knees Out Squat Debate
The debate of knees in versus knees out is one we all benefit from thanks to a few very intelligent people wanting to split some hairs. The debate of knees in versus knees out is one we all benefit ... Continue Reading
The Perfect Squat: 7 Articles to Help You Achieve It
The squat is a classic benchmark of mobility. Add a weighted object and you've got a spot-on indicator of strength. Squatting is an everyday movement, as well as a classic gym staple. Here are 7 articles ... Continue Reading
The “Welcome To Hell” Squat Routine: How To Come Back Fast After A Layoff
Life sucks. It is wonderful and majestic in so many important ways, from small things, like hitting a new personal record in the gym, to the most important things in life, like falling in love. But it also ... Continue Reading
