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5 Reasons Your Squat Is Terrible

October 8, 2018
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Are you aware of the quality of your squat technique?
Do you experience problems with squatting?
Can you perform the movement with a full range of motion (ROM)?
How often do you practice squatting?

The squat is one of 7 fundamental human movements and it should be your mission to make sure your squat is NOT terrible. So many people butcher this movement and you can witness this take place in just about every run of the mill health club across the globe. Today I’m going to address 5 different reasons why your technique may not be up to speed.

5 Key Reasons You Should Be Using The Goblet Squat

September 24, 2018
Brandon
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Are you familiar with the goblet squat?
Do you incorporate the goblet squat into your strength program?
Are you finding that you’re having joint issues from the barbell squat?
Are you unclear as to whether your squat movement is optimal?

Today I want to talk about why the goblet squat movement has steadily become more and more of a staple in my own strength and conditioning toolbox. If you’re finding that you’re having some trouble with the barbell for back squats, or for front squats then you’re going to want to optimize your squat technique by adopting the goblet squat.

4 Exercises For Improving Your Squat Range Of Motion

July 12, 2018
Brandon
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Do you currently have trouble with your squats because your range of motion (ROM) is inhibited?
Are you looking for a way to correct and improve on your squat ROM?
Are you looking to make bigger gains with your training?
Are you looking to give your strength and conditioning program a significant upgrade?

Improving your squat ROM is crucial if you’re serious about getting results from your training and about optimizing the function of your body from head to toe. If you’re limited with your squatting ability then your function is limited which in turn means you’re body is not performing up to standard. To help you resolve this I’m including 4 exercises here to help you improve your squat ROM and to get you into optimal function. If you’re trying to do it then you might as well do it right!