Welcome to Episode 404 of the Strength Coach Podcast, brought to you by PerformBetter.com, the Experts in Functional Training & Rehabilitation.

In this episode, we discuss Pain-Free Quad Training and dive into strategies for building stronger, healthier quads during PFJ rehab while avoiding common pitfalls. Here's what we covered:

- The importance of functional, closed-chain exercises like split squats for pain-free quad training during rehab.

- Why leg extensions might not be the best choice for those with patellofemoral joint pain—and what to do instead!

- How to target quads effectively while addressing glute and hamstring strength for optimal knee rehab.

- Conditioning strategies for youth athletes and how to balance sport-specific activity with functional fitness.

- A discussion on attacking the hips and the role of hamstring strength in minimizing knee and back pain.

Enjoy the episode and let us know your thoughts in the comments! Thanks for listening!

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

04:52 - Coaches Corner with Mike Boyle

07:13 - Mike Boyle on Patellofemoral Joint Health

15:30 - Understanding Hamstrings

19:12 - Addressing Hamstring Tightness

20:00 - Managing Back Pain

23:50 - Importance of Stability Work

26:30 - Overthinking Movement Patterns

28:14 - Anti-Rotation Exercises

30:05 - Conditioning Techniques

35:52 - Wrapping Up