Lower Back
6 Side Plank Exercises You Should be Doing Instead of Weighted Side Bends
I cringe when I see weighted side bends. They're doing more harm than good, and yet I still see them being done by unknowing folks who think they're...
Hip Thrust: The Most Important Exercise You’re Not Doing
How to Hip Thrust for Maximal Performance There are four leg exercises that every athlete should be doing: Squats, Dead Lifts, and Bulgarian Split...
6 Upper-Back Stretches That Improve Mobility and Reduce Pain
6 ESSENTIAL UPPER BODY MOBILITY DRILLS If you are a trainer or coach then you will more than likely be pretty well versed about the role of the thoracic...
‘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 [...]
How to Perform Back Extensions Correctly to Improve Sports Performance and Prevent Back Injuries
A strong posterior chain is a must in athletics and should be a focus of the everyday gym goer as well. Building a strong posterior will improve overall...
5 Must-Do Mobility Exercises for Baseball Players
Over the course of a long season it is important to maintain proper shoulder mobility. The repetitiveness from throwing tightens up the shoulder and...
A Complete Guide to the Hip Hinge
The hip hinge is a foundational movement pattern that is more relevant in this day and age than arguably any other pattern. Think about it: as you're...
3 Good Morning Exercise Variations That Build Strong and Injury-Proof Hamstrings
The good morning exercise is a classic hamstring and lower back exercise. The hamstrings are important muscles for sprinting and jumping athletes. Those...
5 Ways to Avoid Dangerous Ab Rollout Mistakes
The ab wheel rollout is an advanced core strengthening exercise that teaches core-bracing techniques – similar to the plank. While the rollout is fairly...
These Rowing Exercise Hacks Develop Superior Back Strength
Fix Your Rowing Technique, Posture, and Shoulder Mechanics with the Tabletop Protocol By Dr. Joel Seedman, Ph.D. The tabletop row is a simple yet highly...