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Squatting: Putting the Knees-Behind-Toes Cue to Bed
Whenever I come across an awkward squat, the first question I ask the squatter is, “Have you heard the rule that you shouldn’t allow your knees to go past your toes?” Most of the time, the answer is yes. When I left the insular world of the strength gym and began working in a large commercial gym again, I was surprised to find this cue alive and well. The general argument for it is that allowing the knees to travel past the toes puts one at increased risk for knee injury. But


Why Belly Breathing's Not All It's Cracked up to Be
Many people have been told they're breathing wrong. They've been told they're not using their diaphragm. Further, they've been told that...


The Stigma of BIG
It seems like every time I get on Instagram, I see a post assuring women that lifting weights won’t make them bulky or “manly.” Generally...


How to Fall in Love with Working Out, Part 2
Finding a Movement Practice A wise man once said, “Consistency trumps intensity every time,” but if you look at any mainstream fitness...


How to Fall in Love with Working Out, Part 1
A lot of fitness gurus want you to believe that they have an insane amount of grit, and that’s what keeps them going. But while grit...
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