The push for mobility work in the fitness and rehabilitation world today is strong. From people who are relentless searching for more mobility, to those who utilize them “just because …
Strength Training is Prehab
Recently, there has been a push in both the fitness and rehabilitative communities for “prehab,” but what does this REALLY mean? According to EXOS: “Prehab is a proactive approach to …
A Better Way to Do the Band Pull Apart
The band pull apart is possibly one of the most effective accessory exercises for overall shoulder health and stability; however, even it can be overused. With the majority of barbell …
Stop Fearing Spinal Flexion
The hip hinge is one of the most beneficial movement patterns any lifter should master. It enables one to safely and efficiently lift heavy loads off of the ground. However, …
Top 5 Squat Mobility Drills
People frequently say they are not “mobile” enough to squat to depth. As a result, they stop squatting and begin haphazardly and inefficiently focusing on mobility work. Here’s the truth. …
How to Squat Without Knee Pain
Knee pain during squats is a very common complaint of many lifters, leading many to stop this exercise all together. Fortunately, by optimizing form, many can overcome this barrier and …
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 …
The Best Barbell Rehab Exercises
Often associated with increasing strength and performance, the barbell can also be a great tool for rehabilitation purposes. The barbell loads basic human patterns, such as the squat and hip …
Load the Squat to Increase Mobility
We’ve all heard it: “Don’t add strength to dysfunction.” While this is a very important concept, it can be taken too far. Do we REALLY need to wait until someone …
Three Effective Thoracic Rotation Drills
Thoracic mobility is always a hot topic, and rightly so. For the barbell population, sufficient thoracic mobility is a MUST in order to prevent shoulder and neck pain and achieve …
