Don't Teach Bad Weight Lifting Techniques

ByRhonn L Mitchell

In the last 20 years I've spent countless hours playing sports and working out obsessively. I'll admit that I'm not a professional trainer. But I've been a student of my craft for years and with great results, if I had to say so myself. Which is why I was concerned when I received a phone call from my son. He mentioned that the Lake Dallas High School football coaching staff instructed him to use incorrect form when doing squats. During this particular workout the staff is attempting to get their maximum weight on their squat. The problem is the kids were told to squat lower their butt almost to the ground. The correct way to do a max out squat is as illustrated below.

The reason I've mentioned max out squats, is because they are different from a lighter weight squat. There are benefits of changing up your workouts can be great. Which means you reduce the weight, so that it doesn't put added stress on your ligaments and/or knees. The concept to this is to build your strength in areas outside of your normal range of motion. By no means are those range of motions meant to be used as a measurement for max out.

The other reason why I'm left with frustration is my son has a professional personal trainer. There are a lot of trainers that are available at your neighborhood corner gym, but that isn't the kind of trainer that he is. Ian Gaines is a former Vanderbilt athlete. Ian provides an advanced level of football and position training. Considering that this training is above and beyond the scope of what the Lake Dallas High School staff provides, I feel very comfortable in standing by the financial and time investment of Gaines Total Fitness.

After speaking with the High School coach, I decided to do a little homework and contact the UIL in Austin, Texas. I asked them were there any specific rules regarding the style of squat that is done at the local High School. They informed me no. They said there are no rules that specify how far down a athlete must go. You can only imagine my frustration.

At this point, I've instructed my son to refuse to do any weight lifting technique that conflicts with what he is doing with his sports trainer. I'm sure that's not going to be popular view, but I also realize that the resources at a small town high school is very limited.

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