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The Deep Squat (Part 2 – In the Clinic, In the Gym, How to Train it)

By dr on August 1, 2014

Part I went over the benefits and disadvantages of the deep squat.  In Part II, I will describe how I approach the squat in different settings and how I train it.  Contrary to Part I, which was a collection of the current research and physiological facts about the squat, Part II is mostly empirical evidence and professional opinion. Continue reading “The Deep Squat (Part 2 – In the Clinic, In the Gym, How to Train it)”

Posted in Professionals | Tagged Hip, Knee, Lumbar, Pelvis / Sacroiliac | 3 Responses

The Deep Squat (Part 1 – The Good, The Bad, & The Not So Ugly)

By dr on June 1, 2014

The deep squat (aka full squat, aka ass to grass/ATG squat) is one of the most debated, talked about exercises/assessment we have in human movement.  Some talk about the deep squat as if it’s the cure to cancer, some talk about it like it’s going to cause the apocalypse.  I have found that Continue reading “The Deep Squat (Part 1 – The Good, The Bad, & The Not So Ugly)”

Posted in Professionals | Tagged assessment, Biomechanics, Knee, Review | 12 Responses

Course Review – StrongFirst Kettlebell Workshop

By dr on September 1, 2013

On June 1st I had the pleasure of participating in a StrongFirst Kettlebell Workshop with Phil Scarito.  It was a 1-day course that went over the intricacies of the basic kettlebell movements (Deadlift, Swing, TGU, Goblet Squat, Press).  The theory is that it’s better to master the fundementals than to be average at a bunch of different lifts.  Plus, it’s these basic KB movements that that have the greatest impact on improving one’s physical abilities and movement patterns. Continue reading “Course Review – StrongFirst Kettlebell Workshop”

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The Best Posterior Chain Stretch

By dr on May 29, 2011

Inflexibility of the hamstring muscle is often a prominent kink in most people’s posterior kinetic chain.  It’s the reason why we have to sit down to tie our shoes, can’t sit up-right with our legs straight out in front of us, and the reason why most of us would be very pathetic at martial arts.  Having a tight hamstring is a major concern as it can lead to increased risk of injury, decrease athletic performance, and cause pain and symptoms both proximally and distally (low back pain, achilles pain, etc.). Continue reading “The Best Posterior Chain Stretch”

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Aaron's life-long passion for athletics lead him to study Exercise Science and Athletic Training at the University of Tennessee before obtaining his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at NYU.