Photo credit Dr. Austin Baraki Despite the numerous physiological benefits of barbell training, there is also another commonly forgotten reward! The Older Adult A commonly seen problem in the older ...
You Don't Need to Toe Touch to Deadlift Safely
Recently, I became engaged in a discussion about utilizing the toe touch as a screen to safely perform the deadlift. The rationale goes like this: In order to safely perform ...
Hip Shift During Squats
While the majority of people will be able to squat symmetrically when taught correctly, there will inevitably be some who do not. One issue that I've seen recently is shifting ...
Stop Force Feeding Core Stability Drills!
Core stability training has made a huge impact on how we train our midsection for health and performance; however, just like anything in the fitness industry, it can be taken ...
Your Hips Don't Go Out of Place!
If I had a dime for every time one of my patients told me “I feel like my hip is out of place,” I’d be a rich man. While I ...
Strength Training is Prehab
Recently, there has been a push in both the fitness and rehabilitative communities for "prehab," but what does this REALLY mean? According to EXOS: "Prehab is a proactive approach to ...
Stop Fearing Spinal Flexion
The hip hinge is one of the most beneficial movement patterns any lifter should master. It enables one to safely and efficiently lift heavy loads off of the ground. However, ...
How to Squat Without Knee Pain
Knee pain during squats is a very common complaint of lifters, leading many to stop this exercise all together. Fortunately, by optimizing and modifying your form and programming, you can ...
The Best Barbell Rehab Exercises
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 ...
Lifting Weights With Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
This article was written by Dr. Sarah Duvall of Core Exercise Solutions, a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in women's health and pelvic floor function. The current treatment for ...