THE BARBELL PRESCRIPTION
STRENGTH AND HEALTH OVER 50
THE SQUAT
THE SQUAT PRESCRIPTION
Jonathon Sullivan MD, PhD
Sully discusses why and how the squat meets the requirements of a barbell prescription for the aging adult.
SQUAT EVERY DAY. FOR REAL.
Jonathon Sullivan MD, PhD, SSC, PBC
We train these movements because they are the building blocks of human physical performance. We have to use them.
THE PAUSE THAT REFRESHES
Jonathon Sullivan MD, PhD, SSC, PBC
Pauses aren't fun, and they aren't cool, but they often work wonders.
BAR HIGH, HIPS LOW: IMPROVE YOUR SQUAT WITH A SIMPLE FIX.
Jonathon Sullivan MD, PhD, SSC, PBC
An extremely common form error in the squat occurs as one approaches the hole, looking for that accursed depth. Here's how to fix it.
KNEES IN THE SQUAT: HINGE!
Jonathon Sullivan MD, PhD, SSC, PBC
You have to bend your knees. Sorry if there was any misunderstanding about that.
WEIGHTLESS HANDS IN THE SQUAT
Jonathon Sullivan MD, PhD, SSC, PBC
The bar won't roll down your back. I promise.
STOP THE BAR!
Jonathon Sullivan MD, PhD, SSC, PBC
Stopping the bar and switching from thataway in the groove to thisaway in the groove is not something that just happens. This is something that you, the athlete, must do.
LATE KNEES IN THE SQUAT
Jonathon Sullivan MD, PhD, SSC, PBC
Attempting to squat on a vertical shank is a common form error. Let's fix it.