Supertraining

--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], "todd langer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>
> Hi Bill,
>
> I have two questions for you and/or other senior trainers.
>
> Have you ever experimented with a wider base stance in lieu of
raising the
> heals? If my memory serves me correctly Mel Siff was a proponent of
this
> strategy as a way to learn the correct movement pattern without a
prop. I'm
> curious if anyone has a lot of success with this method.
>
> Next, I've personally had a lot of success "prepping" the posterior
lower
> leg prior to and during the actual squatting and it often removes
the need
> for a wider stance and/or heel lift. It's more intensive, but I've
gotten
> incredible results using some manual therapy to help clear up the
neural
> confusion (some folks use a foam roller, but I think hands on works
a lot
> better), joint tracking to engage talar glide, and targeted dynamic
> flexibility for the muscles directly responsible for the proper
motion. This
> type of interdisciplinary approach isn't for the average gym rat,
but has a
> lot of applicability for the high level trainers of this group.
>
> I'm looking for insights, experiences, and/or general thoughts on
the topic.
>

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In my opinion Dan Partelly made some sound suggestions, "that is no
progression is necessary, use overhead squat itself . Use a low
weight bar (technique or women) if you can't handle an empty bar
correctly.  Go down only as far as your flexibility allows. Progress
slowly towards full deep."

'Physical Statute of Limitations' i.e., a logical progression of training means 
should be followed of limited duration, speed, range of motion, load and then 
progressing.  During the first few reps and sets the range of motion may be 
limited but will increase throughout the session.  The acute changes 
(structural and functional alterations) may be more pronounced if one performs 
an eccentric quasi isometric action and if one were to use bungees in various 
positions (experiment).

Just my 2 cents
Jamie Carruthers
Wakefield, UK