Q&A 104: Weighted Vests, Beginning Your Training Career, Squatting with a High Bar vs a Low Bar Artwork

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Q&A 104: Weighted Vests, Beginning Your Training Career, Squatting with a High Bar vs a Low Bar

July 29, 2025 • Barpath Fitness • Season 1 • Episode 246

Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address on the podcast!

1. I’ve been noticing that weighted vests are becoming popular lately. What are your thoughts? What are the benefits or are they just a fad? How should they be used if they are worth using?

2. I’m currently completing my level 3 personal training diploma (not sure what the equivalent is in the US). Do you have any tips or advice for newbie starting out?

Resource: Podcast - the Business of Online Personal Training

3. What is the most awkward movement to get in and out of?

4. Any tips for tailbone pain after squatting and deadlifting?

5. What is the difference between a high bar and a low bar squat? Are there benefits to doing one over the other?

Resources: Blog - Breaking Parallel Part I & Blog - Breaking Parallel Part II

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