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…
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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The Exaggeration Method: For Overhead Position
The simplest form of exaggeration for your overhead position is with the exercise, “Behind the Neck Press & Stretch”. Therefore, it is our initial go-to…
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Overhead and Front Rack Mobility: Exaggeration – My Story
It would be quite the disservice if we left the topic of improving overhead and front mobility without talking about the benefits of simply EXAGGERATING…
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Overhead and Front Rack Mobility: Assignment
For assignment purposes, let’s first go back to the concept of “Ground Zero.” Is there anything you do on a daily basis outside of the…
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Overhead and Front Rack Mobility: Assessment
This will be your complete upper body mobility assessment that encompasses both the overhead and front rack positions. While the overhead position (for a snatch)…
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