The six-inch leg raise is glorified by high-school coaches across the country as being a premier drill to train the core. However, when done incorrectly it can do more harm ...
The Truth About Spinal Manipulation
Spinal manipulation has been around for centuries; however, many of its claims are vastly exaggerated. Here's how to use it the optimal way to decrease pain and maximize performance! What ...
Why Your Mobility Drills Don't Work
The push for mobility drills in the fitness and rehabilitation world today is strong. From people who are relentlessly searching for the “magic bullet” drill to finally solve all of ...
Barbell Rehab is Patient Empowerment
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, ...