Squat Therapy

Squatting is one of the most fundamental movements in Crossfit and living a functional life. One of the key aspects that often gets overlooked is when an athlete is squatting and reaches the bottom of the squat, there can be a slight “butt-wink”. This not only can decrease performance but can cause a major issue in an individual’s posterior chain. This can be attributed to having lower back pain without someone realizing the damage they are doing when improperly squatting.[spacer height="20px"] What is a “Butt-Wink”? This term has been thrown around by coaches and various athletes at Notch 8 but what does this term actually mean? According to Lee Boyce at Bodybuilding.com, it is: “any pelvic rotation in the bottom position of the squat.”   Ways to Eliminate This Improper…