Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
1535: Should You Squat Below Parallel?
- Author: Vários
- Narrator: Vários
- Publisher: Podcast
- Duration: 0:51:12
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Synopsis
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin weigh in on the longstanding squat depth debate. Why a greater range of motion, that you are connected to, is better for overall muscle growth. (1:50) Making the case when shorter ranges of motion or more beneficial. (8:10) The difference between being a personal trainer versus a coach. (10:36) Why national certifications are NOT the end all be all. (14:06) The problems training with limited ranges of motion. (16:50) Am I sacrificing muscle in pursuit of a greater range of motion? (18:22) If you don’t own it, you are going to hurt yourself. (21:23) Busting the myths surrounding shorter versus greater ranges of motion. Which builds more muscle? (24:21) The beauty of training in new ranges of motion once you OWN them. (33:00) How the overcompensation of other muscles ends up creating deviations in your posture, which creates chronic pain. (35:49) The stigma that resistance training will make you muscle-bound. (38:54) Steps to increase your functional range of motion. (39: