If you've made your way to this site, you're most likely interested in getting stronger, reducing pain, or both. The quest for strength and general health is a lifelong journey. ...
Elbow Pain During Squats: How to Fix "Squatter's Elbow"
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 ...
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. ...
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
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 ...