Need CEC points?

Fitnance is hosting two Continuing Education Courses this weekend (9th + 10th of June).

We have Beginner Boxing Course taught by Paul Rackemann on Saturday. This course will cover all the basics of learning and teaching boxing. This includes the stances, basic punching and pad holding techniques as well as more advanced combinations.

There is also an Advanced Lifting Course on Sunday the 10th of June. This course will cover Olympic lifting and its application in improving athletic performance. It will cover the Snatch and the Clean and Jerk, teaching cues for each and how best to incorporate them into a strength training program.

Contact 07 3391 0022 or email fitnance.com.au

Turkish Get Up

Fitnance Advanced Lifting Course.
Get on Board 26th September. 5CEC points

Fitnance Australia. Strongman training. 16 Jan ...

Fitnance Australia. Strongman training. 16 Jan ...
Lift heavy stuff. It's good for you. Fitnance Strongman Training 10am Saturdays.

Squat Depth? Ass To The Grass?

Ass To The Grass? Squat Depth?

Squats are an awesome exercise. But how deep should you go?

Theories that deep squats heighten injury risk can be traced to studies conducted by Karl Klein at the University of Texas in the olden days. Klein concluded that squatting below parallel had a detrimental effect on the ligamentous stability and therefore should be discouraged.

Research has since shown that Klein’s findings were incorrect and showed there is no link between deep squatting and injury risk. In fact, the opposite was shown : Deep squats increase stability of the knee joint.

The decision as to how low to squat, should therefore be based on an individual’s goals. Those with PLC disorders should refrain from squatting below 50 to 60 degrees until the injury is fully healed. Disorders such as chondromalacia, osteoarthritis, and osteochondritis may also contraindicate the performance of deep squats. To optimize development of the gluteus maximus, squats should be carried out through their full range of motion. (To get a big butt squat deep) To target the quadriceps femoris, a squat depth of 90 degrees appears to be optimal.

Ass to the grass I say!

Deadlift 456kg.