Many strength coaches like myself preach quality over quantity. It’s not how much you do—it’s how you do it! Squats are no exception. When it comes to squats, a full range of motion with less weight often trumps a partial range of motion with more weight. Remember: work equals force times distance. You can increase…
I’ve had some trouble finding a high-quality safety squat bar that actually fits my power rack. Every year, I do a “fitness equipment” shopping spree, and on my last one, I came across a bar that looked great—solid build, good padding, the works. My power rack is four feet wide, so I asked the clerk:…