There’s no shortage of plank and core stabilization exercises out there that you could opt for in your next workout. However, assuming you’re looking to get the most out of every exercise you perform, you’re about to learn one heck of a plank variation that will light up far more than your core muscles. The plank variation I’m about to …
Improve Your Upper Back Health With The Peanut Technique | Very Simple
I’m not a betting man by any means, but if you’re reading this article, I’d be willing to bet it’s because you can relate to how lousy it feels to have a tight, stiff, and otherwise sore upper back…and you are probably looking for solutions. Don’t worry; I’ve got you covered here. While there’s a near-infinite number of ways you …
Tight Calves? Try Barbell Tempering (It’s Intense & It Works!)
For any active individual, experiencing tight, sore, stiff, or aching calf muscles is an issue that’s bound to arise at some point in their pursuit of an active lifestyle. It’s happened to me, and it will likely happen to you. But just because you’re experiencing abnormal discomfort in your muscles doesn’t mean you have to (or should) live with it …
Gorilla Rows: The ULTIMATE Full Body Exercise | Multiple Benefits
Who doesn’t love exercises that build brutal full-body strength and endurance? Not only do exercises like these turn you into a more physically robust and capable human being, but they also improve your mental fortitude as you grind your way through them. Not a bad combination, eh? Personally, I’d contend the world would be a bit better off if more …
Banded Terminal Knee Extensions & Knee Health | Highly Effective Rehab
The importance of keeping your knees healthy and strong cannot be overstated enough. The stronger and healthier your knees are, the more active you can be and the more enjoyable life becomes. And when it comes to keeping your knees healthier via resistance training, one of the best movements you can do for your knee is called terminal knee extension. …
Spanish Squats For Healthier Knees | Why | How | Best Practices
There’s something unique about the Spanish squat that can be a game-changer for improving the health of your knee tendons and thigh muscles; whether you’ve got healthy knees or knees that have some mild aches and pains, you can get some outstanding benefits with the simple principles that I’ll cover in this article. Specifically, you’ll learn why the Spanish Squat …
Is Building a Home Gym Worth It? (THIS Will Let You Know!)
Whether in a basement, a garage, or a spare bedroom, it’s not uncommon to hear of people dedicating a small portion of their living quarters to building a home gym or fitness studio. Sure, having access to a fitness area and workout equipment right in your residence has many perks, but does that mean it’s worth it? The answer might …
Achilles Review: Anhilating Ankle Injuries (Physical Therapist Explains)
The name Achilles comes from the Greek mythological hero. A supreme hero among all Greek warriors, Achilles was believed to be rather invincible, except, he had one weak spot — his heel. A mighty figure, Achilles was ultimately brought down by a strike of this very spot on his body. Nearly invincible, his mythological tale reminds us that a chain …
I Wrote A Book for PT Students Serious About Their Career | Tactics That Work
If you want to download one of this book’s tactics for free, see the end of this post! Well, in true form, I’m up to more shenanigans with creating various forms of content for those interested in becoming a physical therapist. And if you know me (if you don’t, hi, I’m Jim!), you know I’ll create any content I can …
Tactics for Injury: Navigating the Path To Recovery
If you’re currently injured, you’re not alone. I wish I could snap my fingers and instantaneously take away pain and dysfunction from others. Believe me, as a physical therapist, nothing would make me happier than to work myself out of a job and find a new career that didn’t involve seeing others in pain. Not because I don’t like what …