Squats Vs. Single-Leg Training | Jeff Cavaliere, Mike Boyle & Gabrielle Lyon, D.O.

Sign up to receive Peter's email newsletter: https://bit.ly/4c602k2 Watch the full episode:    • 365 ‒ Training for longevity: A roundtable...   Become a member to receive exclusive content: https://bit.ly/3W25WLa This clip is from episode #365 ‒ Training for longevity: A roundtable on building strength, preventing injury, meeting protein needs, guidance for women and youth athletes, and more | Gabrielle Lyon, Mike Boyle, Jeff Cavaliere In this clip, they discuss: Back Injuries Spark Change – Personal setbacks forced a shift away from heavy bilateral lifting Unilateral Training Benefits – Research shows athletes can be as strong—or stronger—on one leg than two Testing Surprises – Early trials revealed split squat strength often matched bilateral squat strength Bilateral Deficit Explained – Neurologically, humans may be wired to perform better unilaterally Athleticism vs Powerlifting – Observations showed Olympic lifters and track athletes appeared more athletic than powerlifters -------- About: The Peter Attia Drive is a deep-dive podcast focusing on maximizing longevity, and all that goes into that from physical to cognitive to emotional health. With over 90 million episodes downloaded, it features topics including exercise, nutritional biochemistry, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, mental health, and much more. Peter Attia is the founder of Early Medical, a medical practice that applies the principles of Medicine 3.0 to patients with the goal of lengthening their lifespan and simultaneously improving their healthspan. Learn more: https://peterattiamd.com Connect with Peter on: Facebook: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDTW Instagram: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDIG Subscribe to The Drive: Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/TheDriveApplePodcasts Overcast: http://bit.ly/TheDriveOvercast Spotify: http://bit.ly/TheDriveSpotify Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/TheDriveGoogle Disclaimer: This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and the materials linked to this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they have, and they should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. I take conflicts of interest very seriously. For all of my disclosures and the companies I invest in or advise, please visit my website where I keep an up-to-date and active list of such companies. For a full list of our registered and unregistered trademarks, trade names, and service marks, please review our Terms of Use: https://peterattiamd.com/terms-of-use/