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Category: Squat Myths

Toes Forward or Angled Out When You Squat?

June 16, 2016March 6, 2021 ahorschig11 Comments

During a recent Squat University seminar, I was approached by an athlete who wondered why I had asked everyone to show me his or her squat with their toes straightforward. This was definitely not the first time I’ve been asked this question. There’s a lot of controversy in the fitness world today when it comesContinue reading Toes Forward or Angled Out When You Squat? →

Can The Knees Go Over The Toes?

January 29, 2016October 10, 2022 ahorschig49 Comments

Just last week, I was guest lecturing to a class of physical therapy students at the University of Missouri. I asked a simple question, “How many people here think we should never have our knees go past the toes while squatting? Following my inquiry, every single student held their hand raised. The next thing I said was, “You’re all wrong.”Continue reading Can The Knees Go Over The Toes? →

Are Deep Squats Bad For The Knees?

January 22, 2016March 6, 2021 ahorschig35 Comments

The squat is a staple exercise in almost every resistance-training program. Today athletes of all ages and skill levels use the barbell squat to gain strength and power. However, a good amount of controversy still exists on its safety. There are many opinions when it comes to optimal squat depth. Some experts claim squatting asContinue reading Are Deep Squats Bad For The Knees? →

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