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SQUAT VARIATIONS

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Confidential: Get rid of the machines and hire the squat!

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A few years ago, it was simpler, because "squatting" still meant pretty much one thing. Today, supporters of front squats and unilateral squats make persuasive cases and see big results. What's clear is that squatting with free weights should be a part of your training.

Get off the machines and give the squat a shot! Open your mind and get to know about  squatting, along with benefits for each version.

Topics: Lift stronger, Squat

How years of quality cossack squats easily help your fitness

A hot topic around CrossFit, weightlifting and powerlifting is the depth of your squat and whether you should squat Ass to Grass and how far you have to go below parallel. Before even going there from my personal experience and from what I can see around me it is vital to first establish the mobility to even have the debate of squatting low. I tried a lot of static stretching and dynamic stretching to fix my shortened Achilles tendons to squat deeper. Once I started to focus on the hips and further the kinetic chain with Cossack squats and overhead squats I got results. Read this to see what works and what to avoid. 

Topics: Squat, Fitness

What squat is best

There are many variations of the squat and you might wonder which one is the best. All in all, it seems like the more professional the strength coach seems to get for athletics the more the front squat is preferred based on what I read. The more pure strength comes into focus the more likely it becomes that the low bar back squat is the weapon of choice. Whatever your goal is, here are some variations of the squat for you to pick from.

Topics: Lift stronger, Squat

Overcome these sins of the squat

Hereby you find my sins on the squat and how some tips on how to avoid them. I hope they help you to become a better athlete and if you have any questions, remarks or want to share your own experience please comment.

Topics: Lift stronger, Squat

 

Don't make these mistakes with the Texas method

This is an overview of the mistakes I made with the Texas method which I did not get a lot of return on. It is a good program if you time it right in your development which I did not.

Topics: Lift stronger, Bench Press, Squat

Stop making mistakes with Stronglifts 5x5

In this post, I describe which mistakes I made while training on Stronglifts 5x5 so that you can avoid them. If you have any tips for the program please leave them in the comments.

Topics: Lift stronger, Stronglifts 5x5, Bench Press, Squat, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, Strongman

 

Squat: When to inhale and exhale

This is a short overview on how to breathe during the squat and what helped me specifically to reduce pain for this iconic exercise. You will also find links to supporting material and please leave a comment if you have found other techniques which helped you improve.

Topics: Lift stronger, Squat, Powerlifting

Squat: How many reps

 It can be quite daunting to pick the right amount of repetition and sets when you start with the squat. here are some example templates which you should know and use to your own advantage. Always be mindful about y our own goals and what is the best rep scheme to achieve them. If you are in doubt talk to y our personal trainer or leave a comment below.

Topics: Lift stronger, Squat, Powerlifting

 

Squat: How to improve

These are more general points on how to improve on your squat. If you want a very specific example of a program please refer to my review of the smolov squat routine. If you have any questions or additional information please post them in the comments.

Topics: Lift stronger, Squat