Squatting is one of those things that a lot of people take for granted. A lot of people hit the gym and think just by doing the movement that they are getting the best benefit from them, regardless of whether they look like the walking embodiment of a train wreck or not.
For the most part, when I have someone start training with me I have them spend a few of the first workouts trying to get their squat working as optimally as possible before we load them up. In most cases we have to regress the movement to something that gives them the best chance to succeed.
Each person will approach it differently. Some people are scared of the movement and hold back on their depth, even if they have all the passive mobility in the world. Others have a lot of mobility, but can’t control it well, and still others are just tight as a drum skin and can’t get anywhere. Each person will need different cues and training concepts to get them the best responses.
So today I wanted to show you two videos of me working with two very different types of clients, one with a lot of mobility and little control and another with limited mobility. They’re both doing the same movement but showing their ability to do it differently, and in need of different cues entirely.
I just realized there’s a guy int he background squatting with probably half reps like a complete champ. At least we don’t see his face so I don’t need him to sign a release form. BONUS!!
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