When training the squat, the goals and techniques vary greatly depending on the sport or discipline. In this blog post, we will explore the differences between weightlifting, powerlifting, and strength training and the impact your choices have on how to train the squat.
There is a general belief, generated largely by Ericsson et al. (1993) and popularized by mainstream media (Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers), that the amount of time spent deliberately practicing a skill is all that matters in determining mastery (Hambrick et al., 2013). It’s about how many hours you can put in, ultimately creating a certain path to success.