Way too many threads here are being hijacked by squat form debates. I also see a lot of debates between people training for strength vs people training specifically for physique goals arguing endlessly.
Anytime I train someone I first talk with them to figure out what there exact goal is... the majority want to be anywhere from 165-225 in the 10% bf range.Some have sport specific goals, some have personal strength goals, while others have competitive strength goals. And a good portion are really fat and just want to have a normal sized fit looking body. Once we come up with a solid definable goal we figure out the most practical way for THAT particular person to reach it, food choices, cardio, exercises selection and techniques used for there personal goal also taking into account any past injuries and that persons risk tolerance for particular exercises and rep ranges. A lot of time is spent creating a very detailed diet (something never debated here despite it essentially being the make it or break it part of the equation)...and I give an estimated time-line of how long it'll take to reach in addition to what sacrifices will need to be made in lifestyle and how much money will need to be spent on food and supps overall. This gives the person a big picture view of the whole process.
So with that said, these squat technique debates and powerlifter vs bodybuilder vs Olympic lifter debates are so foolish to me and missing the big picture by miles. Everyone has different goals, different bodies, different lifestyles, different motivations etc. These debates seem really popular though so lets just make this the official thread for them and stop polluting every other thread with them.
Anytime I train someone I first talk with them to figure out what there exact goal is... the majority want to be anywhere from 165-225 in the 10% bf range.Some have sport specific goals, some have personal strength goals, while others have competitive strength goals. And a good portion are really fat and just want to have a normal sized fit looking body. Once we come up with a solid definable goal we figure out the most practical way for THAT particular person to reach it, food choices, cardio, exercises selection and techniques used for there personal goal also taking into account any past injuries and that persons risk tolerance for particular exercises and rep ranges. A lot of time is spent creating a very detailed diet (something never debated here despite it essentially being the make it or break it part of the equation)...and I give an estimated time-line of how long it'll take to reach in addition to what sacrifices will need to be made in lifestyle and how much money will need to be spent on food and supps overall. This gives the person a big picture view of the whole process.
So with that said, these squat technique debates and powerlifter vs bodybuilder vs Olympic lifter debates are so foolish to me and missing the big picture by miles. Everyone has different goals, different bodies, different lifestyles, different motivations etc. These debates seem really popular though so lets just make this the official thread for them and stop polluting every other thread with them.
Cause big ass legs are my goal.