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How to Test Your Ankle Mobility — And What It Means for Your Squat
Stand facing a wall, place your toe five inches away, and try to touch your knee to the wall without lifting your heel. That test takes ten seconds. What it...
The Beginner's Guide to Choosing Your First Pair of Lifting Shoes
You walk into the gym for the first time, ready to get stronger. You see people squatting in chunky shoes with raised heels, others deadlifting in what look like ballet...
Training for Strongman? Start With Your Shoes.
Most athletes who start training for strongman don't change their footwear. They train in whatever they already own — usually running shoes or general athletic trainers — and they make...
Why Your Toes Need Room to Spread — And What It Means for Your Lifts
There's a moment in a heavy squat where your toes want to grip. The forefoot spreads, the arch stiffens, and the whole foot acts as a single rigid unit pressing...
