Spine
Mastering the Art of the Overhead Press
The overhead press has been given the short end of the stick far too often when it comes to exercises that are worth your while. Granted, there are a...
Why The Reverse Crunch Is Your Shortcut to Six-Pack Abs
Reverse Crunches are a much better use of your time than traditional Crunches. Traditional Crunches put unnecessary pressure on your spine. Reverse Crunches are a more intuitive, efficient movement, and [...]
Rotational Chops: The Key to Increasing Your Throwing and Swinging Power
In order to improve rotational power, which is essential for any rotational athlete (that includes you who only plays golf on weekends), it has to first...
‘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 [...]
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...
How to Foam Roll Your Shoulders to Relieve Pain and Improve Range of Motion
Many athletes foam roll their lower bodies, but neglect the upper half. (Learn how to foam roll your upper back.) That's a missed opportunity because it's especially important to foam [...]
The Ab Rollout: Best Core Exercise Ever?
The ab wheel—you’ve seen it featured in infomercials and there's probably one lying around in the corner of your gym. Some of you may think it’s a gimmick or even [...]
3 Core Exercises That Help You Lift Heavier Weights
When you hear slinky SQUAT, what are a couple words that come to mind? For me it's flexibility or mobility! Which means that a slinky SQUAT spine = a...
3 Ways to Fix Bad Squat Form
Why Does Back Squatting Feel Awkward? Back Squatting tends to make its way into most strength and conditioning programs. So why is this exercise...
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...