13 Mar Warning! What You Need To Know About The Rounded Back Deadlift
Is it just me or does the the rounded back deadlift seem to be getting a lot attention these days? Does this technique have any unique advantages or is this a disaster waiting to happen? In this article I'll share my perspective on the rounded back deadlift and I think there are 2 scenarios here (I'll discuss them in a minute) with the technique, so make sure to read this through if you're infestered in the health of your back. Spine biomechanics is something I'm extremely passionate since I had such a crushing injury to my low back many years ago. While my back is in wonderful health today, it's a topic and an area of training that I will always have extreme commit to because of my unique situation and all that I had to go through to get back to the level I train at today.
29 Nov The Overhead Press – Is It Bad For The Shoulders?
Is the overhead press bad for the shoulders? That's a common question and often a very debated one. Should you avoid this exercise? And, what are the benefits versus the risk? I’ll give you my perspective, as both a strength athlete and former PT (physical therapist). I'll tell you why I love this exercise, but it may not be right for you. I’ll talk about pressing in the context of using a barbell, which can be viewed as the most demanding on the shoulders.
15 Mar How To Do The Zercher Squat – The Best Squat You’re Not Doing
The barbell zercher squat has to be the best squat that most people never do. I've never gone into a gym or training facility and observed someone performing a zercher. And, rarely do a I hear about someone incorporating zerchers into their program, yet it's such an effective and valuable squat variation that makes it almost impossible to squat improperly.
20 Jul Pro’s and Con’s of Barbell Training
The barbell had me at hello. No doubt, it was the barbell that hooked me some 30 odd years ago and basically I've never looked back. Sure, I've had my peaks and valleys throughout my training journey, but looking back now it was my old barbell set that started this entire process.
13 Jun Quick and Dirty Guide to the Romanian Deadlift
This is maybe one of the best exercises I know of for building powerful hip strength and developing strong and flexible hamstrings. That exercise would be the Romanian deadlift or RDL. The movement looks somewhat similar to a conventional deadlift, but there are key distinctions to be aware of. I won't overcomplicate this because it's a simple lift to perform, in comparison to other more technically demanding lifts.23 Mar How To Get The Results You Want
If we truly want results, it's really important that we focus on just one goal at a time. Here's why. Things become diluted when we chase too many different things at once. Sure, I want to be really strong, hack body fat, build lean muscle, move like a...
05 Mar The One Thing That Brings Out Our Best
There's one thing that can really transcend each of us to another level. That one thing is competition. Competition brings out the best in all of us. I've said before that if we are engaging in regular exercise, then by definition, we are athletes. But, a "competitive" athlete is...