The squat probably gets more of a bad rap than any other strength training movement, the barbell back squat in particular. Many people will choose the leg press machine instead, blaming the squat on their knee or low back injuries. Others will only perform partial squats, fearing injury if they go too deep. Avoiding injury is always a good thing, but avoiding the squat is like refusing to walk because you’ve seen other people trip and fall on the sidewalk. Millions of professional and amateur athletes around the world regularly perform deep squats without injuring themselves, demonstrating that it’s possible to squat safely.
The fact that a properly performed squat is very safe has been presented many, many times by others who are much more qualified than >> Read full article
Are you an uphill runner, or a downhill runner? No, I’m not conducting a survey on orographic preference. I’m referring to your running technique. Even on completely level ground, many runners adopt a style that would be more suitable for running downhill. Their biomechanical brake lights are on, as indicated by the position of their hips and feet. How do you know if this describes your running form? Well, do your feet spend more time in contact with the ground than in the air? Can you see your feet when you run, even if only in your peripheral vision? Do your feet land in front of your hips? Have you been running for months, or years, without making any improvement in performance? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then you may be running with the brake light on.
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