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posted on January 12, 2021

We all know that Instagram has become most people’s go to for training information and videos. We could debate all day long whether this is a good thing or a bad thing. In my eyes the sum of it all is a good thing. I do see the down side, which is mainly ego. Yet I will take this, if it means that we can learn from some of the smartest people in the world.

This week I received a few messages about different pro athletes training. I find it concerning anytime that one comments on training that they were not present at the session, and know the background of the training. So when these questions are posed to me I tend to be honest yet give a non-answer.

Let’s break down a few of the different squats we see online.

The Ed Coan squat- This is the squat that is well below parallel and looks perfect. We rarely see these.
The Westsider- Super wide and no deeper then we need to be. Often times a bit on the high side.
The ATGer- Low as can be with a side of knee cave.
Front Squat- This gets two different groups, the Oly lifter who looks perfect and the the powerlifter who can’t get in the right position and looks miserable doing the lift.
The NO Eccentric Box Squat- Race to the box, slam as hard as possible, and try to snap your spine (please don’t do this).
The Rock and Roller- This is another variation of the box. Hit the box rock back and try to slingshot yourself back up.

Ok with me now judging everyone the truth is this. People have become strong doing each and everyone of these. So instead of telling someone what they should do you should probably just sit back and learn. People have become strong doing all of the above and while you can argue what is “right” it doesn’t matter as it is not your training.

Be Strong!

Old Man Uncle Hamer