At Barbell Rehab, we advocate using Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) to help guide loading decisions for athletes in the weight room. Originally developed by Gunnar Borg in the early ...
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Working Out with Pain | Find Your Entry Point Exercise
Working out with pain can be a daunting task. You may have questions like: Is it ok to train through pain? Or, if an exercise hurts, what should I do? ...
Stop Blaming Pain on Bad Form
When it comes to pain during barbell training, there are a lot of factors to consider. While fitness and healthcare professionals alike are often quick to jump to “bad form” ...
Squatting After a Hip Replacement
According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, more than 450,000 total hip replacements are performed each year in the United States. Whether you’re an avid barbell lifter who’s ...
Returning to the Gym After an Injury: 4 Common Programming Errors
So it happened. You tweaked your back in the gym and it felt absolutely terrible for a week. Now you’re starting to feel better and you’re ready to get back ...
High Bar vs. Low Bar Squat...Which One is Better?
When it comes to the almighty back squat, you will usually hear about two variations: the high bar vs. low bar squat. Which one should you choose? Is one better ...
How to Perform a Remote Fitness or Rehab Consult
With the rapid changes in physical therapy and fitness that are occurring now due to COVID-19, remote video consults may be the way of the future. While there are a ...
Triceps Tendinopathy: How to Fix Elbow Pain During the Bench Press
Dealing with elbow pain during the bench press can be an annoying injury. Fortunately, with optimal management, you can overcome it. Here’s exactly how to do that. What Does “Tendinopathy” ...
Managing Shoulder Pain With the Overhead Press
The overhead press is one of the most powerful shoulder strengthening exercises we have at our disposable. Unfortunately, sometimes it may not feel the best on the shoulder. If you ...
Can You Deadlift With a Herniated Disc?
As a physical therapist who specializes in treating barbell athletes, one question I get often is “Can I deadlift with a herniated disc?” While I’d love to give a clear-cut ...