Posted in Squat on Sep 25th, 2009
StrongLifts 5×5 includes free weight barbell Squats 3x/week. These are key to the program since they work all your muscles from head to toe. For maximal results you must Squat often & increase the weight systematically. But some gyms don’t have the equipment you need for Squats: the Power Rack. Or maybe you’re building a [...]
Posted in Squat on Jul 3rd, 2008
The Squat is the toughest weight lifting exercise, both physically and mentally. You’ll often lack motivation to go to the gym because you know a heavy Squat session is waiting for you there.
Time to cut the crap. What you Squat is ridiculous compared with what others lift. “Somewhere out there, a little Chinese girl is warming up with your max”. These are the 10 most impressive Squats of all time.
Posted in Squat on Jun 19th, 2008
A lot of people — including doctors — will tell you Squats are bad for your knees. Instead of boring you with orthopedic reasons why deep Squats are better for your knees than parallel Squats, I have some practical evidence for you.
Posted in Squat on May 26th, 2008
The Box Squat is one of the many variations of the Squat. Although it’s a very old exercise, Louie Simmons of Westside Barbell popularized it. With members Squatting 900lbs and more, people became interested.
Today many strength training programs include the Box Squat. Several coaches have replaced Squats by Box Squats. From a safety & performance standpoint, Box Squats are in many ways better. Here’s how to perform them.
Posted in Squat on May 7th, 2008
Your neck should stay inline with the rest of your torso during Squats. This same rule apply to all other exercises of StrongLifts 5×5, like the Deadlift and Barbell Row. Looking up or aside will mess with your technique and tweak your neck. Where You Should NOT Look During Squats. After coaching several thousands of guys I’ve [...]
Posted in Squat on Mar 18th, 2008
Squatting deep is bad for your knees. You’ve heard that before and it’s true. Squatting deep is bad for your knees if you don’t Squat correctly. That’s why deep Squats have bad reputation: knee pain.
The truth is that Squats are a good indicator of health. If your knees hurt you’re Squatting incorrectly or something prevents you to Squat correctly. Here are 10 tips to stop your knees from popping and cracking.
Posted in Squat on Mar 10th, 2008
Squatting with your heels off the floor increases the torque on your lower back, stresses your knees and can cause plantar fasciitis. Squatting with your heels off the floor can also make you lose balance. Here are 7 ways to keep your heels on the floor on Squats.
