Knee Injuries
Lunges Hurt Your Knees? Try This
The Lunge is something I would consider essential for good movement. Single-leg strength and stability is of massive importance in keeping humans healthy and performing at their peak. For many [...]
3 Exercises That Can Help You Squat Without Knee Pain
"Squats are the devil." “They hurt my knees.” “I can’t do Lunges or Squats.” “My knees can’t take squats or jumping.” These phrases have become incredibly common to strength coaches [...]
Why the FIFA 11+ Program May Be the World’s Best Warm-Up
If you’ve played organized sports at any point in your life, you’ve probably been involved in a crummy warm-up. You know—the ones that entail actions like limply pulling an arm [...]
This 5 Drill Warm-Up Will Help Athletes Conquer Knee Valgus
Knee Valgus. Two words no coach or athlete wants to hear, see or experience with regularity. Unfortunately, those two dreadful words are insanely common in today’s weight rooms and athletic [...]
5 Reasons Your Knees Always Hurt (and How to Finally Fix Them)
No one likes dealing with nagging pain. For athletes looking to enhance performance and get after it, such pain is particularly troublesome. All too often, it's the knees that are [...]
These Exercises Can Help Protect Female Soccer Players Against ACL Injuries
ACL injuries are incredibly common among female soccer players. Many of the sport's biggest stars, such as Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan, have suffered torn ACLs. ACL tears can leave [...]
How I Conquered My ‘Runner’s Knee’ Pain
Every day millions of people suffer from knee pain. Some know the cause of their pain, and others do not. I was recently afflicted with knee pain that seemingly came [...]
Why the Traditional Procedure for a Torn Meniscus Can Lead to a Lifetime of Pain (And The Smarter Approach Pro Athletes Favor)
Your meniscus is important. Two pads of cartilage wedged between your shin and thigh bones, the meniscus works to absorb shock, distribute load and provide stabilization in and around the [...]
Studies Conclude That Isometric Training Can Reduce ‘Jumper’s Knee’ Pain
On the path to jumping higher and sprinting faster, many athletes encounter a condition known as "jumper’s knee," which is medically referred to as patellar tendinitis. It is identified by [...]
How to Handle an Acute Injury While Training
Working out is supposed to make you stronger, healthier and feel better. But it’s also an activity that can leave you vulnerable to injury. You’ll be working with heavy equipment, [...]
