Squat and Deadlift Coaching

Starting Strength is recommended as preparatory reading because its lifting principles carry over into what is taught in the course. Physical therapy school may not adequately teach clinicians how to squat or deadlift effectively, creating a practical void for those who need to coach patients through these movements. The squat and deadlift are presented as basic movements that deserve careful instruction and are not assumed to be automatically understood by clinicians or coaches. The course teaches how to cue the lifts, observe movement limitations, and select corrective strategies when a person lacks the movement options needed for the task.