#45 - How to Move Under the Barbell | Your guide to learning & coaching barbell strength training technique

#45 - How to Move Under the Barbell | Your guide to learning & coaching barbell strength training technique

Author: Dr. Rori Alter, PT, SSC, PRSCC May 13, 2023 Duration: 39:58

If you're looking to start barbell strength training, coaching the barbell lifts, or incorporating the lifts into your physical therapy practice, you might be wondering where to begin. Having a movement model to develop individualized barbell training technique from is one of the most important parts of starting your strength training or barbell coaching journey. 

 

No two people will look exactly the same when they're performing each lift and that's okay. 

In this episode, we talk about the value of having a movement model and adapting that model for each individual to develop their unique technique. 

 

We all have unique bodies and move differently. We also all have different athletic, medical, and injury histories that contribute to how we move and feel best. In order to find the optimal technique for you, your clients, or your patients, you should start with a movement model and be flexible throughout the process of developing technique. 

 

Whether you're looking to start lifting, coaching, or implementing the barbell lifts in some capacity in your clinic, having a place to start and consistently practicing and building experience will help you develop your skills under the bar or in teaching others how to perform each lift. Listen to this episode of the PRS Podcast and download the free PRS Lifting Manual to learn more about how to start the barbell training journey. 

 

Resources: 

  1. The PRS Lifting Manual (free download)

  2. The Barbell Athlete's Guide to Filming Lifts (free download) 

  3. PRS Podcast Episode #4 - 9 Reasons Why Barbell Training Technique Matters - Build Optimal Performance & Reduce Your Risk of Injury

  4. Low Bar Back Squat

  5. Bench Press

  6. PRS YouTube: How To Conventional Deadlift

  7. 10 Minute Tip #4 - How to Low Bar Squat

  8. 10 Minute Tip #5 - How to Bench Press to Reduce Injury Without Stealing Your Gains

  9. 10 Minute Tip #6 - How to Conventional Deadlift to Optimize Form & Lower Injury Risk

  10. 10 Minute Tip #7 - How To Sumo Deadlift | The only 3 ways it's different from the conventional deadlift

  11. 10 Minute Tip #8 - How To Overhead Press Optimally (even when everyone says not to!)

 

 

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Hosted by Dr. Rori Alter and Dr. Alyssa Haveson, Progressive Rehab & Strength is a conversation for those who take lifting seriously, whether for sport or for life. Both hosts are practicing physical therapists and certified strength coaches with deep roots in powerlifting, giving them a unique, dual-perspective on the body under load. This podcast digs into the nuanced intersection of rehabilitation and performance, moving beyond generic advice. You’ll hear practical discussions on programming for longevity, managing training around injuries, and navigating the technical demands of the barbell lifts. The aim is to strip away confusion and provide actionable insights that help athletes and coaches build resilient, sustainable careers-both in the gym and in their professional practices. It’s a resource for critical thinkers who want their approach to strength to be informed by both clinical expertise and hard-earned experience on the platform. Tune in for a blend of science, real-world application, and straight talk from two professionals who live in this space every day.
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