Skater Squat: The Knee Dominant Bridge
The skater squat builds single-leg knee strength and quad dominance that neither the shrimp nor the pistol directly trains. And yes, Kip knows something about skating.
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Pistol Squat: The Single-Leg Summit
The pistol squat is T4 — one leg extended forward, squatting to full depth on the other. Here's the honest mechanics, the full prerequisite chain, and what it actually takes.
Sumo Squat: Width, Hips, and the Inner Line
The sumo squat trains the wide stance bilateral pattern — inner thigh loading, hip opening, and the adductor strength that feeds directly into Cossack and lateral movement work.
International Squat Styles & History: The World Has Been Getting Low Forever
From Asian resting squats to Slavic deep squats, the world's squat traditions have something to teach every body. A global tour of getting low, plus how to build to high reps without wrecking yourself.