The Box Squat vs Traditional Squat is a debate coaches have discussed for the past several decades. Strength coaches either love or hate the box squat, but like everything else, it’s a tool. In this thread, we will look at benefits, misconceptions, and possible risks. <Thread>
6’4 ‘27 Aiden Horton (District 5ive) is showcasing his usual level of two-way involvement. Running the offense as a main creator, making smart reads, and scoring as needed. Active rebounder and switchable defensive piece. Consistently does the little things #PhenomG3Live
It's been 7 months since we had our baby and we're still receiving unexplained hospital bills in the mail.
Hardly ever an adequate description of services. Just a QR code to pay online.
It feels intentionally confusing and difficult to get answers. We want price transparency.
If @MashElite who has coached elite athletes, developed Team USA lifters, and spent his life around Olympic lifting—can say team sport athletes do not have to clean… why is that still so hard for some coaches to accept?
The clean is not the issue. It can be a great exercise.
But it is not the goal.
The goal is stronger, faster, more prepared athletes who can perform in their sport. If another exercise gets that result with less teaching time, less technical barrier, and better buy-in… why wouldn’t you use it?
Some coaches defend the clean like it’s untouchable. But coaching is not about protecting tradition. It’s about solving problems and getting results with the athletes in front of you.
Real coaching maturity is knowing the difference between the method and the mission.
So ask yourself:
Are you coaching athletes… or defending exercises?
Hear me speak about this tomorrow April 25, 2026 at the @NSCA Iowa State clinic hosted at Central College
Video from @NebStrength State Clinic in March 2026
Haven't been on this app in quite a while! The last 16 weeks I've been prepping for a bodybuilding competition. Currently down 34 pounds 💪
Started at 263 - currently 229. Really proud how it's all coming together.
@StrengthDebates@bryk_squuaadd@savagehulkzilla@MashElite
300lb/137kg PR (6kg PR) 1st time in over a Decade surpassing the 300 barrier. @Sorinex Spring Cleaning
Don’t let your Power Slip Away guys and gals ⬆️40-yrs old! I’m 53-yrs old and I was starting to believe that 300 wouldn’t happen again. #mashelite
This is outrageous! An 8th Grader benching 315lb. I've never seen it before. Now his technique was off a bit, but this was the first set with breakdown. I'll gladly show anyone the warm up sets.
This is outrageous! An 8th Grader benching 315lb. I've never seen it before. Now his technique was off a bit, but this was the first set with breakdown. I'll gladly show anyone the warm up sets.