"... biomechanics. They think the answer lies in looking pretty. The answer lies in strength. And the only reason for the existence of the science of biomechanics is to get stronger. And they've forgotten that very important lesson."
- Dr. Squat (Dr. Fred Hatfield)
Dr. Fred Hatfield is taking the opportunity here 11 minutes into his speech (in 1989) to mention his opinion on the (then) current state of the sport of weightlifting in the U.S. Thoughts echoed over a decade later by Louie Simmons. For what it's worth, I don't agree with every single thing presented without reservation. My guess is that Dr. Squat himself would probably change some of the content now, but it's interesting that, even almost 25 years later, there are so many gems here.
After seeing, literally, hundreds of people struggling (sometimes unknowingly) with squat form, I decided to create the Squat Rx instructional videos on squat form and training. This blog is meant to be a platform for those videos, and a place of discussion about strength and conditioning issues for coaches, trainers, teachers, athletes, students, and enthusiasts. Posts and articles are meant to provoke thought, inspiration, and reflection. My athletic background is in gymnastics, Tae Kwon Do, competitive swimming, powerlifting, and kettlebells. I have coached swimming at the age-group, high school, D3, and masters levels, served as a S&C coach at the high school level, and conducted kettlebell workshops and classes for CrossFit, high school students, and personal trainers.
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