Squat Assessment and Correction with Amber Part 5

🏋️‍♀️ Squat Assessment & Correction with Amber “Swoleesi” Abweh

This is part 5 of a 6 part series

1. 🔍 Introduction
Amber arrives at the Lab for a squat evaluation.
Hosted by Chris Duffin, Brandon Senn, and Derrington Wright.

🎯 Goal: Identify and correct squat technique issues for performance and injury prevention.
2. 🧠 Initial Squat Assessment
Amber performs baseline squats.
Coaches observe:
👣 Knee tracking
🍑 Hip engagement
🧍‍♀️ Thoracic positioning
📉 Bar path and depth

3. 🧬 Biomechanical Analysis
Discussion of Amber’s anatomy and its impact on squat mechanics.
Evaluation of mobility limitations:
🦶 Ankles
🦵 Hips
🧠 Thoracic spine
🎥 Use of slow-motion breakdowns.

4. 🛠️ Correction Strategies
Cueing techniques:
🧍‍♂️ “Spread the floor”
🛡️ “Brace the core”
🚀 “Drive through the heels”
Adjustments to:
↔️ Stance width
🔄 Toe angle
🏋️ Barbell grip and positioning

5. 🧘 Mobility & Activation Drills
🔥 Warm-ups for hips and ankles
🍑 Glute and core activation exercises
🌀 Foam rolling and dynamic stretches

6. ✅ Reassessment & Feedback
Amber performs squats post-correction
Coaches provide feedback on improvements
📈 Emphasis on consistency and progressive refinement

7. 🧭 Coaching Philosophy
Importance of individualized coaching
⏳ Focus on long-term development
💪 Encouragement to integrate corrections into training

8. 🎬 Closing Remarks
🧠 Recap of key takeaways
📚 Resources for further learning
🔁 Motivation to pursue “Endless Evolution” in training


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