According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, more than 450,000 total hip replacements are performed each year in the United States. Whether you’re an avid barbell lifter who’s ...
High Bar vs. Low Bar Squat...Which One is Better?
When it comes to the almighty back squat, you will usually hear about two variations: the high bar vs. low bar squat. Which one should you choose? Is one better ...
Elbow Pain During Squats: How to Fix "Squatter's Elbow"
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
Hip shift during squats is a very common occurrence for many barbell athletes. A hip shift occurs when your hips move laterally towards one side or the other at the ...
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 ...
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