- Continuing Education
Mastering the Squat: Stronger, Safer, Better
| Provider: | Amy Ashmore, PhD |
| Type: | Online Course |
| CEC Credits: | ACE 0.3 CECs |
Build the knowledge and programming strategies to coach stronger, safer squats using research-backed biomechanics and practical strength-training applications.
The squat is one of the most powerful exercises for building lower-body strength, improving athletic performance, and enhancing overall functional movement—but only when it’s performed and programmed correctly. Mastering the Squat: Stronger, Safer, Better explores the biomechanics and science behind this foundational movement so fitness professionals can confidently coach and program squat training. Through research-backed insights and exercise demonstrations, you’ll learn how variations in load, depth, and technique influence muscle activation and performance outcomes.
This course translates current strength-training research into practical strategies you can immediately apply with clients. You’ll examine how squat intensity affects muscle activity, how depth changes joint loading and muscle recruitment, and how footwear or heel elevation can influence movement mechanics. You’ll also learn how to design effective programs using squat variations, sample routines, and structured programming templates to meet a wide range of training goals.
Amy Ashmore, Ph.D., holds a doctorate in Kinesiology from the University of Texas at Austin. She is the author of Timing Resistance Training (Human Kinetics) and has developed more than 50 training programs for fitness and strength coaches, as well as physical and occupational therapists. Based in Las Vegas, she is a continuing education provider and serves as adjunct faculty at the College of Southern Nevada.
In this course, you will learn how to:
- Analyze how the squat activates key lower-body muscles including the quadriceps, glutes, and hamstrings
- Apply research findings on squat load, intensity, and depth to improve training outcomes
- Use different squat variations and setups to support technique, safety, and performance
- Design effective squat-based routines and strength-training programs for diverse clients
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