#28: Glute training: why we don't do squats & deadlifts (and what we do instead)
You won't see a lot of heavy squats and deadlifts in Evlo, and it's for a few specific reasons. In this episode, Dr. Shannon breaks down the physics of squats and deadlifts and provides examples of how step-ups are more effective for the glutes and less risky for the spine.
3:36 The Gluteus Maximus connection to metabolism
5:30 Why we don’t do deadlifts and squats
9:07 Why we do bodyweight step-ups
10:35 Breaking down a step up
13:58 Why squats are less effective than deadlifts
14:53 Why functional training may not be necessary
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Physics breakdowns on IG: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17890058137727428/?hl=en
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