Establishing a Language
Are we really not talking about the squat anymore? Well, through my love for the squat I’ve found a way to bring it back up…
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Let’s Talk Technique!
When you think of the word or concept of “technique”, what comes to mind? Here are a few definitions to help prime for the discussion…
The Exaggeration Method: Contraption Squats Protocol
Following is a base protocol for using Contraption Squats in place of a regular weighted squat program; I’ve included a progression and some key areas…
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The Exaggeration Method: Contraption Squats How-To
Contraption squats help an athlete achieve the optimal foot positioning by reinforcing the “lock and twist” and “tripod.” I cannot appropriately express to you how…
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The Exaggeration Method: The Case for Contraption Squats
Do you have “crazy feet”? When squatting in your normal foot position, do the arches collapse and tripod connection is lost on each rep? When…
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The Exaggeration Method: For Front Rack Position
To perform the “Front Squats with Straps” exercise I’m recommending, you first need straps. If you don’t have any, GET SOME! If you are reading…
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