Fact or Fiction
Back Squat Controversy By Tom Cro Many strong thoughts and College Coach anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) years, that is understandable. knee joint. at the knee. poor technique or no technique. until tops of thighs are parallel to the tion has a huge effect upon outcome.
The squat does increase leg strength.
Asquat.
3.Keep the knees above the ankles. ment. ing principles in an artistic manner.
The squat is the means to an end. hips under the bar. ments. beyond the school record board.
TECHNIQUE CHECKLIST FOR MAXIMUM SAFETY AND RESULTS on side of bar in position first. knee joint structure.
Often, coaches, trainees, and the medical community recommend ‘partial’ squats. Some preexisting conditions may dictate this adjustment. Research states, however, that exercises using more complete range of motion at the knee joint may increase rather than decrease the stability of the joint.
Likewise, recent findings show that squatting places less stress on the 1 High bar position, in the meat of the trapezius and across the deltoids 2.Feet position, shoulder width or slightly wider with toes out slightly 3.Head position, straight ahead, chin tucked in, eyes up 4.Chest position, expanded and lifted with shoulder blades pulled together 5.Torso position, tall and erect held and beginning of the ascent. 2.Exhale after the midpoint of the ascent. 3.During high intensity reps, it may be necessary to use more than one breath per rep.
Master these techniques. Anything almost right is wrong. You will reap ws PANTHERS Pay THE PRICE -Continued From Page 46 - son invitation belonged to Bruton.
York since 1986.
Coach Kyle Neve.
And now it starts all over. triumph as next years Panthers get serious about Football 1995.
P.S. Each year more coaches become interested at Bruton and we with our women athlete:
Grant Clarke 6-4 220 Ib JR.
Doing Reps with 225 lbs.
Doing 2 Trap Bar Reps at 505 Ibs.
STEROIDS: MORE SCARY STUFF The new estimate of steroid use among high school students is 2 - 4%. The following study is the most incredible, scary situation in sports history: 25% of high school kids who use steroids SHARE THEIR NEEDLES. In the age of A.I.D.S., you wonder how anyone could be so stupid. According to the study, the kids feel invulnerable and besides “we are doing it for health and fitness reasons.” of steroids. Tens of thousands of athletes have made it big without the use of steroids. Please, if you need help, let somebody know. It’s been proven that it’s not worth the risk.
From BFS Magazine — Summer 1995. Part of the BFS Magazine Archive (1980–2014).
