Q & A: Fixing the “Tuck Under” When Squatting – Part I
NOTE (from August, 2014): I wrote this article back in March 2012. When I was an idiot. I still hope you read what I have to say below, because most of what I say still applies. However, I’ve changed my thought process significantly since I originally posted this article. For a more up-to-date, um, update…check… Read more
Box Squat vs. Squat TO Box (Yes There’s a Difference)
A few months ago I wrote an article for t-nation.com titled Squatmeggedon – All Things Squatting, where I discussed several different thought processes I had as it relates to SPOILER ALERT: squatting. One topic that struck a chord with me (which is why I wrote about it), as well as with many people who read… Read more
Exercises You Should Be Doing: Band Pallof Press Squat & Split Squat
I have two surprises for you today. 1. Normally when I do an Exercises You Should Be Doing post, I give only one recommendation. Today, however, I’m giving you TWO! 2. In addition, not only do you get two new (to you) exercises to try out, but you also get to see me in all… Read more
Squatmeggedon (Revisted)
Note from TG: Some of you might remember a post I wrote not too long – HERE – where I went on a tirade about how a chain in NYC apparently was banning squat racks in their gym. After writing the piece – and punching a wall or two – I was glad to see… Read more
Squatmegeddon
I like to consider myself a pretty even keeled guy. Outside of the occasional Tracy Anderson soundbite or random person who drives 20 MPH below the speed limit when I’m on my way to work, there’s not much that really gets my blood boiling. … Read more
Squat Like You Mean It: Tips for a Deeper Squat
Ask anyone who knows me well enough what some of my biggest pet peeves are, and you’ll undoubtedly hear things like: People who talk or text during a movie. People who honk their horn within 1/16th of a second of the traffic light turning green. People who knowingly go through the express line at the… Read more
If I Hear One More Personal Trainer Say That Squatting Below Parallel Is Dangerous, I May Just Blog About It.
I took today off from work. All told, I was going to run a few errands, go get a quick training session in, catch up on some reading, write some programs, and then, if the mood struck me, write a short blog to finish off the afternoon. Heck, I was even thinking about hitting up… Read more
Four Must Have Squat Variations
As luck would have it, I received the following email from a female reader a few days ago: Thanks for all of your articles – I find them incredibly informative. I’ve struggled with knee pain related to running etc. (but unlike other endurance athletes, I enjoy and benefit from actually lifting weights). Well I’ve started… Read more