by chetcromer_ut5n0x1i | Oct 7, 2017 | External Posts, Juggernaut Strength, kristen dunsmore, marisa inda, nationals, Powerlifting, Squat, USAPL
We go into the gym and kitchen with Marisa Inda, as she looks to win her 3rd straight USAPL National Championship and Kristen Dunsmore, as she competes in her 1st national meet in 3 years, seeded in a 3-way tie for 2nd. Check out some of the ladies’ heavy squat...
by chetcromer_ut5n0x1i | Oct 5, 2017 | chad wesley smith, External Posts, Juggernaut Strength, Squat, squat descent, squat technique
A confident and aggressive descent is key in the squat to maximize the stretch reflex and avoid wasting energy during the eccentric phase: The post Pillars of Squat Technique | The Descent appeared first on...
by chetcromer_ut5n0x1i | Sep 28, 2017 | bracing, breathing, External Posts, Juggernaut Strength, Squat, squat pillars, squat technique
Setting a strong braced position through your midline is critical for maximizing weight lifted and back health in the squat. In Pillar #2, Chad and Marisa discuss and demonstrate 360 pressure through circumferential expansion. In cased you missed Pillar #1 on The...
by chetcromer_ut5n0x1i | Sep 20, 2017 | chad wesley smith, External Posts, Juggernaut Strength, Squat, squat technique
A strong setup is the first step in a successful squat. Failure to lock in a great position here makes it very unlikely that things can be optimal in the subsequent parts. In this video, Chad Wesley Smith walks you through his keys to a good setup: The post Pillars of...
by chetcromer_ut5n0x1i | Aug 31, 2017 | chad wesley smith, External Posts, foot pressure, Juggernaut Strength, max aita, Squat, squat technique
The subtle details of foot pressure and how your knee moves in the squat is critical to maximizing leg strength and weight on the bar. The post Foot Pressure and Knee Movement in the Squat appeared first on...
by chetcromer_ut5n0x1i | Jul 17, 2017 | american record, External Posts, Juggernaut Strength, kristen dunsmore, Powerlifting, Squat
Kristen Dunsmore recently broke the USAPL American Record with a 172.5kg/381# Squat in the 63kg/138# weightclass. Her coach, Chad Wesley Smith, recaps this feat and her entire meet performance. The post Kristen Dunsmore | American Record Squat appeared first on...
