Back Pain
Recover From Your Workday With These 3 Foam Roller Tricks
No matter how much you exercise, office jobs are hard on the body. Tied to a desk, most of us will slump, hold our heads in uncomfortable positions and grow [...]
‘Neutral Spine’ Defined: How Your Back Should Be Positioned When You Lift Weights
[youtube video="KRmnIV2ClkU" /] A neutral spine refers to the ideal spinal position you should try to maintain all day, every day. Whether you’re an athlete or a desk worker, knowing [...]
3 Less Common Kettlebell Exercises That Can Benefit Everyone
The Kettlebell is a beloved staple piece of equipment in nearly every gym across the world. The versatility and effectiveness of Kettlebell exercises...
Why Weak Feet and Ankles Can Ruin Your Strength and Speed (And How to Fix Them)
Let's face it: You never train your feet or ankles. That's not necessarily your fault, since the vast majority of training programs don’t include foot or ankle exercises—except maybe some [...]
5 Back-Friendly Exercises That Build Your Glutes and Hamstrings
In the previous installment, I detailed knee-dominant exercises athletes dealing with back pain can use to build lower body strength while staying...
5 Warning Signs That You Have a Back Injury
Pro CrossFit is an amazing thing to watch. People with what look like superhuman bodies perform lifts and feats that defy the imagination. It requires...
Is Your Back Healthy? Find Out With These 2 Spine Tests
Whether you're squatting, deadlifting, tossing a med ball against a wall, running, or swimming, guess what? Your spine is moving, hence the impetus to...
6 of the Worst Exercises for Men in Their 30s
Most the men I work with that are in their 30s are still trying to live life like they are in their 20s. They stay active and continue working out,...
5 Recovery Strategies to Keep Your Body Healthy
Injury is a part of being a competitive athlete. The best athletes in the world cannot avoid it. Major or minor, any competitive athlete has a that...
Back Savers For Improved Performance: Exercises For Lower Back Pain
Let's face it, injuries are a part of the game. As we continue to train and play sports, stress will accumulate. If you say otherwise, you're either a...