PhysioPraxis Videos

Some thoughts on this exercise… The Spanish squat has become popular for those looking to constrain movement options to the knee extensor mechanism. And it does a great job at this when performed well. However, I do see a lot of videos posted with rather light bands labeled a “Spanish squat”. Although the setup may appear the same, the more the band stretches the less it constrains the exercise to the quad. It basically becomes a normal squat with a mild forward weight shift (similar to what holding a weight in the goblet position does) If the goal is to assist with a squat that’s great. But if the intent is to force the knee to work there is a ceiling effect in place which means that balance can limit you well before the quad strength does. So basically just be clear on what you’re doing and why you’re doing it.

90/90 shoulder ER endurance test via @mullaneypt I’ve been getting a lot of pm’s from mentioning this in the podcast with @mikereinold so figured I’d do a video. Key considerations: Setup needs to be consistent & tested loads the same on future re-tests. Use visual & tactile cues for the loss of position. I didn’t set this up in the video so the setup could be viewed but I’ll use my hand or a stool etc ~1-2” below with the weight. The @tindequipment lets you see this based on force. Be consistent side to side and between sessions both in setup and cuing!

An exercise I find I use a decent amount when getting back some lumbar endurance work. #physiopraxisexercise #physiopraxisspine

If you’re looking for a rough estimate of knee extensor mechanism capacity and have no equipment this is an option that @erikmeirapt discusses. The goals will be to defend at the same speed and compare side to side. Be aware that distance the knee travels is a component of a number of things here so it is more of a ballpark estimate than something precise but should be able to identify any significant issues if you have nothing else available.

Since getting sufficient load through the Soleus & Achilles is an ongoing struggle for those without a seated calf raise option I’ve been experimenting with variations off and on over the years. The wall option I’ve posted before works well but for some people it’s a hassle to get it sorted so this is an alternative that can be used. Be sure to use a rigid strap system that can handle high loads. A simple option is a racket or cam strap. Also if you use something like the @tindequipment here be sure to monitor peak loads vs what’s being done. Easy to exceed 1.5-2x bodyweight here.