Why I do Not use traditional back squats with my clients unless .....

Why I do Not use traditional back squats with my clients unless .....

Author: Dr. Leland Stillman & Jim Laird December 5, 2023 Duration: 10:21

Why I do Not use traditional back squats with my cleints unless .....

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00:03 Transitioning to sending emails only on Wednesday nights for our weekly lessons.

01:33 Traditional back squats are often emotionally attached to, but not always necessary.

02:52 Prefer using front squats, goblet squats, or safety squat bar over traditional back squats.

04:03 Traditional back squats may not be suitable for all athletes due to shoulder function and body structure.

05:12 Avoid traditional back squats to prevent limitations in shoulder range of motion.

06:29 Traditional back squats may limit mobility and turn ability.

07:50 Traditional back squats should be avoided unless necessary.

09:10 Importance of in-person training.


Conversations about health can often feel abstract, trapped in textbooks or reduced to rigid protocols. Health, Wellness, and Daily Events breaks that mold entirely. Here, Dr. Leland Stillman and strength coach Jim Laird ground their expertise in the real world, using current events and everyday scenarios as a lens to examine well-being. Their dialogue is less a lecture and more a practical, often meandering exploration of how principles of fitness, nutrition, and mental resilience apply to the news of the day or the simple challenges of modern living. You’ll hear them dissect how stress from a headline might impact sleep, or how a common social trend relates to metabolic health, always weaving together physiological science with actionable conditioning advice. This podcast thrives on the spontaneous chemistry between Stillman’s medical perspective and Laird’s practical coaching experience, making complex topics accessible and immediately relevant. The result is a consistently engaging resource for anyone looking to move beyond generic advice and build a more robust, adaptable approach to their own health, understanding that true wellness isn’t separate from the flow of daily life but deeply integrated within it.
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Health, Wellness, and Daily Events
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