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 …
Lifting Weights With Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
This article was written by Dr. Sarah Duvall, a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in women’s health and pelvic function. She designed a new course on Postpartum Corrective Exercise …
5 Tips To Eliminate Shoulder Pain During the Bench Press
The bench press represents a staple upper body pressing exercise used to increase strength, power, and hypertrophy. Increasing your bench press press is a highly sought after goal for both …
Barbell Training in Clinical Practice
Photo Credit: Nick Delgadillo One of the most important things we can do as physical therapy students and practitioners is advocate for our profession. As the physical therapy profession has …
Turn Your Feet OUT For a Bigger Squat
What You Need to Know: Squatting with the feet straight forward requires more mobility, but it is NOT the most effective way to load this movement for most individuals. During …
Back Soreness After Deadlifts…Is It Normal?
The deadlift is one of the most technical barbell lifts and form is especially imperative due to the heavy spinal loading. A sore low back the day after deadlifts is …
Hip Pain While Squatting
The barbell squat is one of the most pivotal exercises to build mass amounts of strength, muscle, and improve function in daily life. However, if done improperly, it can lead …