Experiencing pain during — or after — bench pressing can be a real pain in the neck, especially when the pain is… in your neck. It might not make a lot of sense as to why an upper body exercise that strengthens your chest and arms gives you neck discomfort, but there are actually a few common reasons as to …
Injuries & Reclaiming Exercise Motivation (Practical Steps)
Finding the motivation to exercise can be hard enough at the best of times. Finding the motivation to exercise after (or while going through) an injury can feel even more overwhelming. If this happens to be anything you can relate to, I assure you, you’re not alone. It’s almost as if your motivation has been injured in addition to your …
Calf Raises & Foot Pain | Causes | Solutions | Pro Tips
Training your calves is a smart move to make — it cuts down on injury risk, improves physical and athletic performance, and adds some shape to your legs. But calf training should never come at the expense of incurring foot pain in the process. So, this article will walk you through what this issue can signify and how to get …
Back pain from Burpees: Causes | Solutions | Alternative Exercises
The burpee may be a go-to exercise for those looking to burn some calories or push themselves in a workout, but for many, it comes at the expense of a rather sore — or even painful — lower back. If you can relate, this article will walk you through the pertinent details you must be aware of to ensure you’re …
NecksLevel Review: In-Depth Article From A Physical Therapist
Every now and then, I get my hands on a piece of rehab equipment that gives me a feeling deep down inside, telling me that I’m onto something good. It doesn’t happen as often as I’d like, but it sure is a good feeling when it does. I’m all about my patients, so this particular excitement I get is more …
Squat Wedges: Benefits | Drawbacks | When to Use Them
If you’ve ever seen others in the gym squatting with their heels or feet resting on a slanted surface or even standing with their heels on top of some small weight plates, there can be multiple reasons as to why. This article will provide some really cool insight into what this heel-elevated squatting can be used for, as well as …
FREE Beginner’s Program to Bodyweight Exercise (Three Month Program)
Hey everyone! I just wanted to let you all know that I’ve just released a free introductory bodyweight training program, which is the first of many programs I hope to get online for all of you. This free three-month bodyweight exercise program for beginners can be a great starting point for those looking to improve general strength, endurance, and mobility …
Why You have Hip Pain from Kettlebell Swings (Causes | Fixes | Tips)
If there were only three exercises that I could do for the rest of my life, the kettlebell swing would make the list. This exercise is far too valuable to leave out of your training. So, if it’s giving you hip pain, it’s absolutely worth doing all you possibly can to determine the cause of the issue. Doing so will …
How to Squat and Deadlift with Plantar Fasciitis: A Complete Guide
Fun fact: the suffix “itis” refers to inflammation being present in an injury. But science is finding that the term “plantar fasciitis” (inflammation of the plantar fascia in the foot) is somewhat of a misnomer, as there’s actually not much inflammation present with this condition, which plenty of individuals aren’t aware of. So, this article just might be filled with …
5 Plank Variations That Won’t Waste Your Time (These Are Tough!)
Nobody likes wasting their time, whether performing exercises or even reading overly long blog articles showing you how to get more out of your planking exercises. So, in this brief little blog article, you’re going to learn five plank variations that will take the challenge of a traditional plank (which, for many people, just isn’t that challenging) and crank it …