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In the fitness industry, the concept of asymmetry is extremely misunderstood. Many coaches believe that unless your body is perfectly symmetrical, it is broken and in dire need of fixing. In fact, many coaches force their clients to adopt symmetrical stances that are not in the best interest of their overall health or performance. Squats and deadlifts are two exercises where many coaches try to fit square pegs into round holes and preach symmetry, no matter what. The bottom line is that this is bad coaching, and is not conducive to helping the people we work with improve their overall health and performance. As coaches, it is up to us to open our minds and recognize, and accept the fact that the human body is anything but symmetrical, and coach our clients accordingly.
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5 Ways to Eliminate and Prevent Pain in a Client’s Squat -- Michael Mash, PTDC
Identifying Hip Impingement Causes and Solutions -- Dani Overcash, elitefts
Treating Achilles Tendinopathy with Barbell Rehab -- Michael Mash
Strength Training
Start from the Ground Up: Building High School Athletes Instead of Destroying Them -- Chris Tutela, elitefts
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It’s Time for Women to Buy Into Strength Training -- Meg Julian via Tony Gentilcore
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How to Travel for Business or Vacation and Still Lose Fat -- Bryan Krahn
Career
4 Ways to Reinvent Yourself After Hitting Rock Bottom -- Calvin Wayman, entrepreneur.com
How is Fitness Not a Real Job Anyway? -- Dean Somerset
Career Tip: Offer Free Coaching, But Only If You Keep These 3 Key Things in Mind -- Linden Ellefson, The PTDC
3 Lessons About Mental Toughness You Can Learn From Yoda -- Tor Constantino, entrepreneur.com
