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Back Squat vs. Front Squat: Which One Should You Be Doing?

May 8, 2020

Ever wondered what the difference between the back squat and front squat is? Which squat is best for you? Let’s run through both squats and see which one you should be doing in your program. Squat variations are the foundation to any great training program, but each one has its own pros and cons. Knowing

4 Ankle Mobility Drills To Instantly Improve your Squat

4 Ankle Mobility Drills To Instantly Improve your Squat

April 16, 2020

Being stuck at home during this COVID-19 quarantine doesn’t mean we can’t work on things that will set us up for success when we are finally able to get back into a real weight room. One thing that we can all work on from home is our mobility/movement patterning. You’ve probably heard how important the

Immediately Improve your Squat with this Modification

Immediately Improve your Squat with this Modification

April 15, 2020

(Read and Video Time – 5 mins) By: Jared Blincow At LIFT we pride ourselves on not forcing clients into movement patterns that they aren’t ready for. There’s nothing in the gym that we absolutely have to do, and it makes little sense to try and shove a square peg into a round hole. One

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