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Are the Big Lifts Essential?
I mean who would have a leg day and not squat, right?
Baz Wakelin
Get Strong to Ride Fast
You can get faster this winter without bundling up to slog through the cold.
Simon Kidd
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 Instantly Improve Your Squat
Do these things, in this order, and you’ll see immediate improvements in how much weight you can lift.
Chet Morjaria
My Squat Is Stuck: 5 Ways to Make It Move
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
The Tactical Athlete: How Squats Can Help You Pass Selection
If you're serious about a career in the military, you need to be serious about strength and injury prevention.
Ash Cox
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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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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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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Friday Flicks: Squat Contest - Powerlifter, Weightlifter, Strongman, and Bodybuilder
Four strength athletes, one challenge - to squat the most reps with bodyweight on the bar in five minutes. Who will be champion?
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