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The Strength Coach Podcast

Why Partial Squats Could Be Harming Your Progress with Mike Boyle

Feb 25, 2025
27:46

Welcome to Episode 398 of the Strength Coach Podcast brought to you by Perform Better! 


In this chat Anthony Renna speaks with Coach Boyle about:


- His thoughts on partial squats and why they can cause more harm than good.

- A comparison between high-handle trap bar deadlifts and partial squats.

- Insights into the importance of slow and heavy exercises for tendon health and how to progress effectively into plyometric movements.

- Why achieving success with weight loss clients can be challenging and how psychology plays a key role.

- Upcoming Perform Better educational events, including free webinars and live workshops.


Coach Boyle reflects on the evolution of training philosophies and shares practical tips for better performance and injury prevention. 

Watch now to learn how to optimize your training and avoid common pitfalls. 

Check out ⁠Perform Better⁠ (https://www.performbetter.com) for their latest sale, the New Signature Series and all the upcoming education.

**Thanks for watching! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if you enjoyed the episode.


CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

03:35 - Perform Better: Upcoming Education

03:40 - Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle

04:55 - Partial Squats vs High Handle Trap Bar Deadlifts

13:33 - The importance of slow and heavy exercises for tendon health 

19:20 - Why achieving success with weight loss clients can be challenging

27:02 - Wrapping Up: Key Takeaways

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