Elbow pain during squats can be an annoying injury for many lifters. While it's rarely debilitating, it often lingers around for a while if not properly managed. Before we get ...
Hip Pain During Squats: The Ultimate Guide
Over the past few years, I’ve released numerous videos and social media posts about hip pain during squats. Why? Because it’s a problem I’ve personally dealt with (and overcame) and ...
How to Effectively Screen the Squat
How to Effectively Screen the Squat How do you know if your client is “safe” to squat? Whether you’re a physical therapist or a strength coach, it’s important to know ...
My Three Laws of Squatting
Regardless of stance width, degree of toe out, trunk angle, or squat variation, three factors should ALWAYS be present for optimal squat form. There are my requirements to load on ...
Hip Shift During Squats
While the majority of people will be able to squat symmetrically when taught correctly, there will inevitably be some who do not. One issue that I've seen recently is shifting ...
Top 5 Squat Mobility Drills
People frequently say they are not "mobile" enough to squat to depth. As a result, they stop squatting and begin haphazardly and inefficiently focusing on mobility work. Here's the truth. ...
How to Squat Without Knee Pain
Knee pain during squats is a very common complaint of lifters, leading many to stop this exercise all together. Fortunately, by optimizing and modifying your form and programming, you can ...
Load the Squat to Increase Mobility
We've all heard it: "Don't add strength to dysfunction." While this is a very important concept, it can be taken too far. Do we REALLY need to wait until someone ...
Foot Placement for Squats: Turn Your Feet OUT For a Bigger Squat
What You Need to Know: Squatting with the feet straight forward requires more mobility, but it is NOT the most effective foot placement for squats for most individuals. During the squat, ...
Hip Pain While Squatting
Hip pain while squatting is one of the most annoying injuries for the barbell athlete. Fortunately, with the tips listed below, you'll learn how to finally rid your hip pain ...