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 ...
5 Reasons Why Your Muscles Feel Tight
Do you have that one nagging muscle group that always feels tight? And whether it’s your neck, back, or hamstrings, no matter what you do, it’s just a temporary fix? ...
How to Overcome a Painful "Tweak" in 24 Hours
If you're reading this, you've most likely experienced something like this: you're a barbell athlete who regularly works out. You may have felt that dreaded "twinge" or back tweak on ...
The Rehab Loading Continuum
When it all boils down, effective rehab is based on the principle of load management. When symptoms arise, what do you do? Do you continue as planned? Do you take ...
Stop Stretching Your Tight Hip Flexors
Tight hip flexors can be an annoying sensation for many lifters. From interfering with squats and deadlifts, to limiting comfort during simple tasks such as walking, tight hip flexors should ...
How to Fix One-Sided Neck Pain
One-sided neck pain is one of the most annoying aches to deal with. Maybe you just woke up one morning and were unable to turn your head a certain way, ...
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 ...
Why I Broke Up with My Foam Roller
Hi, my name is Michael Mash, and I’m a recovering foam roller addict. Yes, you heard me correctly. I was addicted to foam rolling, and I’m here to tell you ...
I Hurt My Back Lifting Weights…Now What?
If you’ve been training hard in the gym, at some point in your career you’ve probably experienced low back pain. Maybe it’s happened to you multiple times, and yes, it ...
Treating Achilles Tendinopathy with Barbell Rehab
Achilles tendinopathy is a common problem many athletes experience. While there are a wide variety of treatments utilized in the rehab world that claim to have benefits, successful, long-term outcomes ...