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Dissecting the Squat

We take squatting very seriously in CrossFit. In the world of athletic development, the squat is the most important exercise for developing powerful hip extension, and therefore one of the best for improving athleticism. More than that, however, is that you need to be able to squat to stand from a seated position. So, we need to squat, and if we can’t, we have to figure out whether it’s a mobility issue or motor-control imbalance. In this 2015 article, Dr. Zachary Long shares three tests that will help you determine which one it is and how to fix it.

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