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Squat Tips

Improving squat proficiency involves focusing on technique and consistency. Adam Schafer suggests programs like Maps Powerlift for those aiming to excel in squats, emphasizing the importance of ankle mobility and bar placement to enhance performance 1. Sal Di Stefano shares a personal experience where improving ankle mobility significantly impacted his squat depth, highlighting the often-overlooked role of foot and ankle health 2.

After our experience with Brink, I became like a foot and ankle nerd. That's all I looked at.

--- Adam Schafer

Practicing squats frequently, with varied intensity, is recommended to build confidence and proficiency in the movement 2.

   

Training Splits

Structuring training splits effectively can optimize recovery and performance. Sal Di Stefano discusses the anterior-posterior full-body split, noting that recovery depends on factors beyond just workout structure, such as nutrition and sleep 3. He advises adjusting workout volume to ensure balanced development, especially for those with a background in activities like climbing, which may favor upper body strength 4.

You're more likely to over train when you're in a deficit, although a surplus won't cure every hard workout.

--- Sal Di Stefano

Adam Schafer suggests modifying programs like MAPS Anabolic to redistribute volume from upper to lower body exercises for climbers seeking balance 4.