Hip shift during squats is a very common occurrence for many barbell athletes. A hip shift occurs when your hips move laterally towards one side or the other at the ...
How to Pass the CSCS Exam
Interested in learning how to pass the CSCS exam? Well you've come to the right place. In today's guest article, Matt Casturo, CSCS, and founder of The Movement System, is ...
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 ...
Do You Have Pain During a Lift? Here's What To Do
Pain during a lift can be a very frustrating experience. Some decide to push through it and hope for the best, while others immediately avoid it in fear that they ...
What Every Fitness Professional Should Know About Rehab
In today’s unfortunately ego-driven world, everyone wants to be “that person” who “fixes” someone else, and this can lead to a divide between fitness and rehab professionals. Strength coaches and ...
5 Things I Learned in 2019
2019 was a great year for Barbell Rehab! It was also a year filled with a ton of learning experiences. Learning new things and challenging your own beliefs can be ...