The Squat Clinic, by Coach Greg Glassman, is a comprehensive
guide to our most foundational movement. Photographs outline 23 points
of performance for a sound squat, common faults and cues to correct
them.
Why squat? The squat is a vital, natural, and functional component of
your being. In the bottom position, the squat is nature’s intended
sitting posture. Only in the industrialized world do we find the need
for chairs, couches, benches, and stools. This comes at a loss of
functionality that contributes immensely to decrepitude.
On the athletic front, the squat is the quintessential
hip extension
exercise, and hip extension is
the foundation of all good human
movement. Powerful, controlled hip extension is necessary and nearly
sufficient for elite athleticism. “Necessary” in that without powerful,
controlled hip extension you are not functioning anywhere near your
potential. “Sufficient” in the sense that everyone we’ve met with the
capacity to explosively open the hip could also run, jump, throw, and
punch with impressive force. Secondarily, but no less important, the
squat is among those exercises eliciting a potent neuroendocrine
response. This benefit is ample reason for an exercise’s inclusion in
your regimen.
Weak glutes and hamstrings are among the causes of bad squats. So are
poor engagement, weak control, or lack of awareness of the glutes and
hamstrings.
Useful therapies for weak, underdeveloped and/or poorly executed
squats are outlined as well. Box squats, squat therapy and the use of
external objects (for spatial orientation) are helpful tools to get
deconditioned and/or misinformed athletes squatting correctly
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http://journal.crossfit.com/2002/12/squat-clinic-by-greg-glassman.tpl - Ihr Personal Trainer für Offenburg, Schutterwald, die Ortenau, Achern, Kehl, Lahr, Gengenbach, Zell am Hamersbach, Renchen, Sasbach, Sasbachwalden
