It has become popular in the last few years for coaches in the strength and fitness world to question the concept of "technique," that is, that technique matters when it comes to getting stronger, building muscle, and injury risk reduction. One claim is that certain standardized technique hallmarks such as squat depth definied as the "hip crease below top of patella" are arbitrary, and that one could strong squatting deeper or higher than that. Others claim that certain techniques such as lifting with a rounded back, while inefficient, do not increase the risk of injury during training.

 

Dr. Santana and Coach Trent attempt to wade through the bullshit, find the nuggets of truth in the claims, and discuss whether technique really matters"when it comes to getting stronger and more muscular. They also offer tackle the misconception that lifters must have "perfect" technique before adding weight to their lifts, and where their personal line in the sand is for technique quality.

 

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Trent Jones: @marmalade_cream

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