Further Evidence For The ATG Split Squat
No studies have been done on an "ass to grass" Split Squat, which is the style I teach and use, but studies HAVE been done on both ass to grass Squats and traditional Split Squats:
Ass to Grass Squat Clue:
"Provided that technique is learned accurately under expert supervision and with progressive training loads, the deep squat presents an effective training exercise for protection against injuries and strengthening of the lower extremity. Contrary to commonly voiced concern, deep squats do not contribute increased risk of injury to passive tissues."
Split Squat Clue:
This is the first study to suggest that BI [Squat] and UNI [Split Squat] training interventions may be equally efficacious in improving measures of lower-body strength, 40-m speed, and change of direction in academy level rugby players.
Thus, combining both ass to grass Squat with traditional Split Squat, we get the ATG Split Squat, which the studies above clearly indicate may provide maximal athletic benefits AND maximal health benefits at the same time. Well, that's EXACTLY what I've found to be true!
I'm not such a rebel, after all ;)
I am also not by any means the first person to teach this style of Split Squat: I credit Charles Poliquin and Keegan Smith with leading the way.
I simply took an obsession with the concept of an ATG Split Squat, putting myself and thousands of others through it, and innovating precise rules of progression/regression as well as precise math for prediction and goal-setting. This is fully taught in the following videos:
Yours in Innovation,
Ben
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