“Playing with processing” is one of my favorite quotes in the rehab and training world which I first encountered from the work of the incredible physiotherapist, Louis Gifford. It is …
Do the Reverse Band Bench Press for Pain-Free Shoulders
Shoulder pain during the bench press is an all too common occurrence. While there could be many reasons as to why, one thing is for sure: There’s usually a way …
Do the Board Press for Banged Up Shoulders
The board press has been utilized by powerlifters to improve lockout strength; however, it also has a key role for those struggling with banged up shoulders Shoulder Pain During the …
A Better Way to Do the Band Pull Apart
The band pull apart is one of the most effective accessory exercises for overall shoulder health and stability. However, even it can be overused. With the majority of barbell pressing …
5 Tips To Eliminate Shoulder Pain During the Bench Press
The bench press represents a staple upper body pressing exercise used to increase strength, power, and hypertrophy. Increasing your bench press press is a highly sought after goal for both …
Playing With Processing: External Cues and Motor Performance
“Playing with processing” is one of my favorite quotes in the rehab and training world which I first encountered from the work of the incredible physiotherapist, Louis Gifford. It is …
Conventional vs. Sumo vs. Hex Bar Deadlift: What’s the Difference?
Whether you’re a field-sport athlete or barbell athlete looking to improve your health/wellness, there are two key lower body movement patterns that you should be using to build endurance, strength, …
You Don’t Need to Toe Touch to Deadlift Safely
Recently, I became engaged in a discussion about utilizing the toe touch as a screen to safely perform the deadlift. The rationale goes like this: In order to safely perform …
Stop Fearing Spinal Flexion
The hip hinge is one of the most beneficial movement patterns any lifter should master. It enables you to safely and efficiently lift heavy loads off of the ground. However, …
Stop Squatting Your Deadlifts!
While the squat may be considered the “king” of all exercises by some, the deadlift sure isn’t a walk in the park. There’s just something so primitive about picking up …
Back Soreness After Deadlifts…Is It Normal?
The deadlift is one of the most technical barbell lifts, and there are many factors that can contribute to soreness in your lower back the next day. If you are …
Stop Blaming Scapular Dyskinesis for Shoulder Pain
“What do you guys do for wonky shoulder blades?” It’s a common question that comes up as we teach our Barbell Rehab Method Certification course around the country, and we …
The Utilization of Rating of Perceived Tolerance (RPT) as a Guide for Training with Pain
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 …
Playing With Processing: External Cues and Motor Performance
“Playing with processing” is one of my favorite quotes in the rehab and training world which I first encountered from the work of the incredible physiotherapist, Louis Gifford. It is …
The Hip Thrust for Injury Risk Reduction in Female Field Athletes
Taylor JB, Wright AA, Dischiavi SL, Townsend MA, Marmon AR. Activity demands during multi-directional team sports: a systematic review. Sports Med. 2017;47(12):2533-2551. Ford KR, Myer GD, Hewett TE. Valgus knee …
Hip Pain During Squats: The Ultimate Guide
Over the past few years, I’ve released numerous videos and social media posts about hip pain during squats. Why? Because it’s a problem I’ve personally dealt with (and overcame) and …
How to Effectively Screen the Squat
How to Effectively Screen the Squat How do you know if your client is “safe” to squat? Whether you’re a physical therapist or a strength coach, it’s important to know …