Tag: squat rack

Basics, Resources, Training

When Was the Squat Rack Invented?

Conor Heffernan

For my sins, I enjoy writing articles. I probably do it more often than I should for my eternal damnation. I'm currently writing an article on the evolution of the back squat, a history I've previously discussed on this website and elsewhere. As part of this research, I've been deep-diving the history of squat stands,… Continue reading When Was the Squat Rack Invented?

Basics, Training

History of the Squat…Kind of

Conor Heffernan

Bench Press, Deadlift, Squat. What could be easier than that? For most people it makes up the brunt of their training programme, yet we rarely stop and ask where did these exercises come from? I mean after all, if you’re going to spend countless hours in the squat rack, at some point you should question… Continue reading History of the Squat…Kind of