Teaching Hip Drive in the Squat by Mark Rippetoe | July 14, 2020 Initiating the upward drive from the bottom of the squat is not merely a good idea, it's the law – even people who have been taught to squat using other methods will always show some hip drive out of the hole if the weight is heavy enough. Continue reading
Train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu by Getting Strong by Andrew Lewis, SSC | July 07, 2020 It didn’t even take Kendall three months of hard training to notice a reduction in his injury rate, severity of injuries, and general aches in both life and BJJ. He is also able to practice difficult techniques longer and with better precision because his muscles do not fatigue as quickly. Continue reading
Back Angle in the Squat, Part 2: How to Do It by Nick Delgadillo, SSC | June 30, 2020 [L]et’s cover how to actually get this done...because the concept is simple doesn’t mean it’s easy to do. Unless you practice bending over and staying bent over correctly when you squat over and over again, you will not do it. And even when you do practice, you’ll still have to be reminded every once in a while. Continue reading
Back Angle in the Squat, Part 1: Why It Matters by Nick Delgadillo, SSC | June 23, 2020 When we teach you to squat, we are looking for you to bend over as much as possible while maintaining balance over the middle of your foot, and squatting deep enough that you take full advantage of the muscles of the posterior chain and balance the forces around your knees. Continue reading
The Primary Start Position Error in the Deadlift by Mark Rippetoe | June 16, 2020 … is, without doubt, hips too low/knees too forward/bar forward of the mid-foot. Because this is the easy version of the position, and the correct, hard version must be learned. Continue reading
