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 ...
Find Your Big 3 Lifts
If you've made your way to this site, you're most likely interested in getting stronger, reducing pain, or both. The quest for strength and general health is a lifelong journey. ...
Elbow Pain During Squats: How to Fix "Squatter's Elbow"
Elbow pain during squats can be an annoying injury for many lifters. While it's rarely debilitating, it often lingers around for a while if not properly managed. Before we get ...
4 Tips for Training Through an Injury
So it happened...you injured yourself. Whether you strained your back on your last set of deadlifts, or tweaked your shoulder on the bench press, injuries can be both frustrating and ...
Optimize Your Overhead Press Grip
In order to optimize your overhead press grip, you want to make sure of two things: optimal grip width and proper hand placement. Grip Width The optimal grip width is ...
Exploring Posture and Deadlifts Through a Psychological Lens
Today is a big day for Barbell Rehab, as we have our first guest article! This article was written by Ben Geierman, SPT, CSCS, and I think he NAILED IT. ...
The Barbell Rehab Guide to RPE
If you’re a barbell athlete who’s interested in improving strength, you should familiarize yourself with RPE. Why? Because RPE, or rate of perceived exertion, is a great way to optimize ...
Shoulder Pain During the Bench Press
Shoulder pain during the bench press can be tricky to manage, especially if it's been going on for a while. Here's some tips to help you finally get over it! ...