A strong setup is the first step in a successful squat. Failure to lock in a great position here makes it very unlikely that things can be optimal in the subsequent parts. In this video, Chad Wesley Smith walks you through his keys to a good setup:
A comprehensive guide to Squat technique in one convenient series.
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Setting a strong braced position through your midline is critical for maximizing weight lifted and back health in the squat. In Pillar #2, Chad and …
As the Juggernaut Squatapalooza rolls on, check out the first five parts of this series if you’re just tuning in:Part 1: Setting up for a …
The task is well defined—and competitively measured—lift more weight. Succeeding, however, is the complex part. And repeatedly doing so will require a great plan. I’d …
Since the press was eliminated from competition in 1972, weightlifting has become a completely lower body dominant sport. Yet - not surprisingly - there is …
