The front squat is a fundamental exercise that everyone should incorporate into their routine, yet not everyone can execute it successfully. There are key reasons for this. First and foremost, the front squat demands exceptional flexibility in the ankles, knees, hips, shoulders, elbows, and wrists, unlike its counterpart, the back squat. There’s no room for…
Olympic weightlifting is a sport. Performing Olympic lifts during strength training is not mandatory to improve athletic performance in other sports. In fact, many experts question the use of the Olympic lifts for those who are not weightlifters. Here’s what strength and conditioning coach Steve Maxwell has to say on this controversial subject: Peer-reviewed research…