In the old days, there were two kinds of squats: 'good' and 'bad.' Today, you can shop around between multiple versions of the movement. No more excuses. Get off the machines and give the squat a shot!
If a few brief hip flexor stretches is your idea of mobility work, you're cutting yourself short. Make hip mobility a priority, and your reward could be a better squat and less back pain!
Muscle Mechanics is a new video series from Pauline Nordin and Jim Stoppani, Ph.D. Get ready for advanced training techniques and cutting-edge fitness advice!