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 ...
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 ...