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@ibcym lol! Thanks! It is a major area in need of improvement (in terms of strength). Hence my goals of chin ups, pull ups, etc. I also think it is a major hurdle for me when it comes to the deadlift, my heavies are beginning to float away from me and keeping my lats tight is a struggle.

History and Goals I like lifting heavy things and putting them on the ground again. As a PhD candidate who is over 30 with shoulder problems and has too many hobbies already, my progress over the past few years has been good. After a year of steady strength gains and too much pizza, I knew I...

@shawnmeyer If it works for you then you don't need to change anything. I'm just saying that, just because it is possible to go that low, it doesn't mean you should or need to. Paying attention to your body, much like in yoga, is very important in strength sports. General guidelines on form are...

@skyes Weight shouldn't be felt in the knees when squatting. If AtG works for you it's fine, I am just mentioning that it can also be a hinder your progress depending upon the individual. You might benefit from more glute activation warmups before you squat. I do goblet squats before I get under...

@acker18335 While this is an older article, I think Greg Nuckols says it best here: So, as I mentioned, it is really dependent upon the person. So while I can maintain neutral spine until my ass is literally in the freshly mowed lawn, it leaves my sticking point too far out of reach to benefit...

@great_depression I have such a huge list of topics I would love to discuss. But the sheer lack of rigorous scientific study on women, health, and performance continues to amaze me. I regret going into my field of study just because it angers me so much. One thing I have noticed about myself is...

I wanted to bring this up because I don't think it is spoken about enough. Many people struggle with squatting too high due to mobility issues. But what I don't see very much discussion on, is squatting ass to grass. While it isn't going to injure you necessarily, it can definitely hinder your...