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Thank you so much for checking out today's show.

This is episode 30 of the Squat University podcast.

The goal with each and every one of these shows is to bring you as much value-packed content to help you move better in the gym and in life, decrease your bodies, aches and pains and help you reach your true athletic potential.

Now, today I want to do another show on fixing a common technique fault in the squat, and that is the twisting squat. Now, if you're sitting in the car

or walking the dog while listening to this podcast and you're saying to yourself, it's about time.

He's talking about the squat fault. I twist all the time when I'm lifting heavy. Then this is for

you. I want you to visualize your squat for a moment and think about when does this twisting motion,

when does this squat fault occur?

Is it in the descent or is it in the ascent when you're rising from the squat?

The reason that it's so important to figure out the timeline in which this fault occurs is

because that's then going to dictate a different type

of treatment plan to fix the issue. So let's start today with talking about why the twist

would occur on the descent, on the lowering portion of the squat. This issue on the way down

occurs often due to a mobility issue or a restriction in the ankle or the hip. And here's why.

In vision for a second, they're about to squat with a barbell on your back. So as you got the bar on

your back, you're descending down. Your knee needs to eventually move towards your toes and even

past your toes depending on your anatomy or the type of lift

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