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 ...
How to Overcome 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. If you feel like you’ve tried everything, from foam rolling ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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
Many lifters struggle with one-sided neck pain, and the natural reaction to remedy this is to STRETCH it. While this may provide some temporary relief, it rarely "fixes" the problem. ...
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 ...