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SQUAT 2: TAP DOWNS

January 2, 2023 by Sarah

HOW TO SQUAT WITH WEIGHTS SQUAT 2: TAP DOWNS

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💪Side effects of barbells include: increased se

💪Side effects of barbells include: increased self-esteem, improved body image, ability to carry heavy things without help, sense of empowerment, and a big middle finger to all the messaging that told you to stay small, that small is feminine, that feminine is what men want, that what men want is all that matters.

➡️Start where you are. And keep going.

⬇️DM me or comment below if you need help getting started with lifting weights. It can seem intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be!

✅What to expect from PT I had a zoom session w

✅What to expect from PT

I had a zoom session with a movement teacher who needed help with plantar fasciitis, and she said, “I’m so glad I’m talking to you because you’re not going to dismiss me, or talk down to me, or tell me I’m wearing the wrong shoe.”

💩And I thought: if that is her experience of what happens in PT, that really blows.

➡️So I thought I should list some things you should and shouldn’t get with PT, and some ways to advocate for yourself.

One caveat: if you’re getting 20 mins with the PT and the rest of the time with an aide, that is most likely because they take your insurance, and the business cannot afford to give you more time with the PT, because insurance does not pay especially well.

But there are still some basics that you should expect, and here they are!

👋There’s also still time to get a free 15 minute check in with me – comment below and I will hook you up!

📡NEWS FLASH📡 Your neck/back/any part pain c

📡NEWS FLASH📡

Your neck/back/any part pain can be relieved, and it might be because you are deconditioned. More on this story at 11.

#movementlogic #pilatesinstructors #yogateachers #movementteacher #physicaltherapist #physiotherapy #physiotherapists #strengthconditioning #mobilitycoach #mobilitywod #worksmarternotharder #movementlogicpodcast #newsflash #chronicpain #neckpainrelief #backpainrelief

🤔Should you wait to add weight? (you’re welco

🤔Should you wait to add weight? (you’re welcome)

When I squat to the ground with no weight, I either fall backwards, or I have to work exceptionally hard not to.

My entire spine flexes (which is FINE), and I have to counterbalance myself with my arms – in short, it is a great deal of effort to stay in place.

Now one way of thinking is that I should work on the unweighted squat and get ‘better’ at it where I’m lacking mobility – I’m looking at you, ankle dorsiflexion – before I add weight.

💪But here’s the thing: When I do the same squat holding 40lbs of kettlebells, my body naturally organizes itself, I am balanced, I can access my hip and thigh muscles with ease, and I can go down and up no problem.

➡️So should I still wait on the weight? Or do I let the weight’s counterbalance do the heavy lifting?

🤔👋What do you think? Let me know in the comments!

New episode is live on the Practice Human Podcast!

New episode is live on the Practice Human Podcast! @laurelbeversdorf and I sat down with @caitlincasella a few weeks ago to talk about scope of practice and cognitive biases.

Swipe left to hear a couple highlights from Laurel on working with different types of people with unique interests and goals, and from my clinical perspective on being able to read a person.

More from Caitlin:
I’ve always admired Laurel as a colleague and friend for her mental malleability when approaching a broad array of ideas, beliefs, and questions. Thank you Laurel for your insights. I will always consider you an inspiration and valuable partner in learning.

As I mention in the episode intro, Sarah (unknowingly) served as a model for me of someone making the leap to go to PT school after a career teaching yoga. Sarah, I’m so grateful for your guidance still and the wisdom you impart in this talk.

Link in my bio @caitlincasella to hear the full episode. And check out Laurel and Sarah’s podcast and online educational programming @movementlogictutorials

#scopeofpractice #learningstyles #cognitivebias #cognativebiases #moveinalltheways #physicaltherapy #physiotherapy #physio #getptfirst #practicehuman
#yogaclassesonline #onlineyogaclasses #mobilityclasses #yogatherapy #movementtherapy #practiceyoga #movementlogic #pilatesinstructors #yogateachers #movementteacher #physicaltherapist #physiotherapy #physiotherapists #strengthconditioning #movementlogicpodcast

👋It’s me, HI! If you want to get to know me

👋It’s me, HI!

If you want to get to know me better, click the link in bio to read my interview with @voyagelamag!

I talk all about my PT practice, incorporating yoga and Pilates into my work, and how much people’s subjective relationship with pain can change how they feel and how quickly they get better.

🔗🔗🔗to read all about it/me!
AND - there’s still time to get on my mailing list for a free 15 minute assessment!

#yogatherapy #movementtherapy #practiceyoga #movementlogic #pilatesinstructors #yogateachers #movementteacher #physicaltherapist #physiotherapy #physiotherapists #strengthconditioning #mobilitycoach #mobilitywod #painscience

💪Talk about #sneakystrength disguised as a mobi

💪Talk about #sneakystrength disguised as a mobility exercise😮

I have done hip dips from a forearm plank before, but from the shoulder is a whole new world (thank you, @stablekneez).

➡️It highlighted my L shoulder relative weakness – initially I couldn’t get my left hip to the ground, but a little practice and they’re a lot more similar (funny how that works).

😉Yes, sometimes bodyweight IS enough to be a strength exercise

➡️⬇️Give this one a go and let me know what you think in the comments!

✅Also: there’s still time to sign up for a fr*e 15 minute check in with me

We can go over anything – a nagging pain, a client you need help with, a nudge of inspiration to keep going – it’s up to you!

BUT it’s only available to my mailing list – so click the link in bio or go to www.sarahcourtdpt.com

You’ll also receive an easy-to-follow series that takes you safely from bodyweight to using weights for squats, deadlifts and chest press.

🔗Link in bio or go to my site to sign up!

🚩If you haven’t changed your dumbbells since

🚩If you haven’t changed your dumbbells since pre-pandemic, it’s time to bump things up.

😍Your bones will thank you.

🐶Love, Pearl

🐎🐎🐎It’s me, hi, I’m the problem, etc

🐎🐎🐎It’s me, hi, I’m the problem, etc
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#irodeahorseinatamponcommercial #imsorry #playtex #tampons #periodpain #horseridingfails

🎉💜💥15 minute check ins are back! We can

🎉💜💥15 minute check ins are back!

We can go over anything – a nagging pain, a client you need help with, a nudge of inspiration to keep going – it’s up to you!

➡️BUT it’s only available to my mailing list!

✅ So click the link in bio or go to www.sarahcourtdpt.com and sign up today!

💪You’ll also receive an easy-to-follow series that takes you safely from bodyweight to using weights for squats, deadlifts and chest press.

➡️Link in bio or go to my site to sign up!➡️

If “bulking up” has stopped you from lifting a

If “bulking up” has stopped you from lifting anything over 10 lbs, know this:

➡️ hypertrophy (increasing muscle mass) in the right amounts is good for you

➡️ how about we release ourselves from the dominion of the male gaze and build our bodies to look like whatever the f*** we want them to

And the one they don’t tell you:

➡️ lifting heavy builds strong bones, and strong bones don’t get osteoporosis

💪💪💪Let’s get stronger and HULK SMASH THE PATRIARCHY, shall we?

✅Want to lift weights but don’t know where to start?

✅Join my mailing list for an easy-to-follow series that takes you safely from bodyweight to using weights for squats, deadlifts and chest press.

🔗Link in bio for your free video series!

🥰YAY-ARP!🥰 😫There’s been way too much

🥰YAY-ARP!🥰

😫There’s been way too much emphasis on scaring anyone over the age of 60 away from using equipment that weighs more than a gallon of milk.

✅The reality is, lifting heavy is preventative against so many age-related concerns like sarcopenia (muscle mass loss) and osteoporosis (bone density loss).

😫All those scare tactics make it hard to figure out where to start and how to progress in a thoughtful and totally safe way, regardless of your age (I’m looking at you, 35 year-olds).

➡️✅➡️So that’s why I made an easy-to-follow series that teaches you how to get started using hand weights for the “Big Three”: squats, deadlifts and chest press.

😀💪✅ Interested? Comment Yes Please and I’ll DM you!

😀💪✅ Share this with anyone you think might be interested!

Plopping’s not the worst IF: 💪✅You can al

Plopping’s not the worst IF:

💪✅You can also lower WITH CONTROL and WITHOUT PAIN.

💪❌If not, we need to get you stronger, and that’s going to take weights.

✅💪💜I made an easy-to-follow series that takes you safely from plopping to using weights for the “Big Three”: squats, deadlifts and chest press.

🥰Interested? Comment Yes Please and I’ll DM you!

➡️💪Share this with a friend who could use it!

✅💪Wanna start with weights but not sure how?

✅💪Wanna start with weights but not sure how? I’ve got you.

👍I made an easy-to-follow series that takes you safely from sit to stand (that’s half a squat already!) to using weights for the “Big Three”: squats, deadlifts and chest press.

✅💪Interested? Comment Yes Please and I’ll DM you!

➡️✅💪Share this with a friend!

🤡 Best Clown Impression 💪🥰💪thank you

🤡 Best Clown Impression

💪🥰💪thank you all so much for your support this year and I can’t wait to see what we get into in 2023!

#chemohairgrowth #shorthairproblems #awkwardhairstage #littlerascals #waterbuffalo #medusa #flockofseagulls

💥Quick tip time💥 . . . 🚗Gas station calf

💥Quick tip time💥
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🚗Gas station calf stretch

#calfstretch #quicktipswithsarah #mobilitytraining #movementsnacks #trustmeimaphysiotherapist

🦶💪🦶ANKLE SPRAIN REHAB PART 3 Biggest li

🦶💪🦶ANKLE SPRAIN REHAB PART 3

Biggest limitation is still some inflammation in the joint, but we’re getting there!

I’ve been able to go on an honest-to-god real hike and it was fine!

Next up in a few weeks: back on the motorcycle!

💪🗣️Rehab PSA: Don’t forget your weights!

💪🗣️Rehab PSA: Don’t forget your weights!

➡️Caveat: I am a PT, please do this with guidance if you are at all unsure, this is not medical advice and should not be taken as such.

✅Wanna start with weights but don’t know how? I’ve got you.

Starting in January, I’ll be showing you how to get to the big 3 (squat, deadlift, chest press) with a free video series!

Do those sound intimidating? Don’t worry! I break it all down for you and show you where to start and where to go from there.

✅Wanna get the free videos? Make sure you’re on my mailing list (link in bio)

[Video ID: Sarah puts on ankle support for her sprained ankle and then performs ATG squats with kettlebells. Video is captioned]

😂Morning hair meets morning brain 😂 if you

😂Morning hair meets morning brain 😂

if you want to start with weights, but you’re not sure how, I’m gonna show you!

🔗LINK 🔗IN 🔗BIO

Any questions? Put them in the comments⬇️⬇️⬇️

💪Let’s clear some things up: ✅ Bodyweight

💪Let’s clear some things up:

✅ Bodyweight can be strength for someone if they’ve never lifted a weight, but pretty much everyone can and should progress to external weights

✅ I’m a physical therapist, if my deconditioned rehab patients can pick up a pink dumbbell or use a resistance band, so can you or your clients

✅ Starting around age 35 you lose 1-2% of your muscle mass every year (it’s called sarcopenia)

And here’s a big one:

✅ STRENGTH CAN RELIEVE PAIN FROM BEING DECONDITIONED

👍Need help with where to start with weights? I’ve got you.

Starting in January, I’ll be showing you exactly how with a free video series!

😀Wanna get it? Make sure you’re on my mailing list (🔗🔗🔗 in bio)

P. S. If the small font makes you squint, this is for you (I have freaking bifocal contact lenses and I still have a hard time 😂😫😂)

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