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Zercher Squat: Anterior Core and Upper Body Integration
exercises·10 min read

Zercher Squat: Anterior Core and Upper Body Integration

Master the Zercher squat with technique cues, anterior core activation research, and PoinT GO velocity programming for full-body squat strength.

zercher·squat·anterior
How to Fix Butt Wink in the Squat
how to·9 min read

How to Fix Butt Wink in the Squat

Butt wink that appears before parallel usually traces back to ankle stiffness, not hip anatomy. Run the two-test check inside to confirm your cause first.

butt-wink·squat·hip-mobility
Landmine Squat Technique: Mechanics, Coaching Cues, and VBT Programming
exercises·7 min read

Landmine Squat Technique: Mechanics, Coaching Cues, and VBT Programming

Master the landmine squat with precise setup angles, foot-position norms, and velocity-based loading zones. Includes coaching cues.

landmine·squat·technique
Safety Bar Squat Benefits: Upper Body Mobility, Spinal Load, and Programming Applications
exercises·8 min read

Safety Bar Squat Benefits: Upper Body Mobility, Spinal Load, and Programming Applications

Evidence-based guide to safety squat bar benefits, technique differences from back squat, muscle activation data, and programming for athletes.

safety squat bar·SSB·squat
Trap Bar Deadlift vs Back Squat: Which Is Better?
exercises·8 min read

Trap Bar Deadlift vs Back Squat: Which Is Better?

Trap bar deadlift vs back squat: biomechanical comparison, peak power differences, spinal loading, and which to prioritize based on your sport and goals.

trap-bar·squat·comparison
How to Use VBT for Squats: Velocity Based Squat Training
how to·8 min read

How to Use VBT for Squats: Velocity Based Squat Training

Not sure how fast your squat should move? Use target velocity zones and your load-velocity profile to autoregulate every session, with fatigue cutoffs.

VBT·velocity-based-training·squat
Back Squat Velocity Zones: Optimal Speed for Every Training Goal
exercises·10 min read

Back Squat Velocity Zones: Optimal Speed for Every Training Goal

Back squat velocity zones for VBT. Includes MCV targets by training goal, velocity loss thresholds, programming examples, and how to apply...

squat·VBT·velocity-zones