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Technique Tuesday: Making Squats More Joint Friendly

When it comes to pain during squats, most people think knees, hips and lower back. But what if back squats bug your shoulders and elbows? Traditional low-bar back squatting can make these joints pretty cranky over time, especially if you’re not particularly mobile. This week’s Technique Tuesday covers three super simple tips to make squats …

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Technique Tuesday: How Wide is Too Wide for Squats and Sumo Deadlifts?

This week’s Technique Tuesday answers a common question: how wide is TOO wide for squats and sumo deadlifts? One might assume that wider is better because it reduces the range of motion and means you can lift more weight. That’s kinda true, but once you get too wide, there’s a point of diminishing returns. This …

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Technique Tuesday: Intro to the Giant Cambered Bar

Continuing on the theme of specialty bars, this week’s Technique Tuesday introduces the giant cambered bar. Called the GCB for short, we use this bar significantly less than the Safety Squat Bar at Cressey Sports Performance, but it still has its place. Often regarded as a shoulder-friendly bar, this video will cover why that’s NOT true …

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MyFitnessPal: 4 Simple Exercise Tweaks for Stronger Glutes

By now, you probably know the best exercises for stronger glutes. Squats, deadlifts, swings, lunges, hip thrusts… these are not new ideas. But if you’ve ever coached them or done them yourself, you know that sometimes your quads or your hamstrings take over the exercise, leaving your precious glutes behind. Well, get excited, glute enthusiasts. My …

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