I’m going to go to my grave believing that not enough people incorporate pullovers into their strength training regimens. The pullover’s benefits are too profound to ignore, as few upper body exercises offer the simultaneous strengthening and lengthening benefits to the muscles the way this exercise does. But if you’re getting pain with this exercise, it’s easy to understand why …
Leg Press Joint Pain | Knees | Hips | Back (Detailed Fix-it Guide)
The leg press is a foundational exercise for anyone looking to add some strength or size to their lower body. Its ability to target multiple muscle groups at once while requiring much less technical finesse than squats makes it a go-to for novices and seasoned fitness veterans alike. But if you’re getting joint pain anywhere in your body from this …
Curls and Wrist Pain | Causes | Solutions | Details for ALL Curl Types
What’s the point of working out if you can’t do curls, right? I mean, is anything more satisfying in the gym than getting a hefty arm pump? If you’re having wrist pain from curls, we need to get this issue sorted out for you so you can get back in there and start pumping away! Wrist pain from curls often …
You’ll Get WAY More Out of Your Physical Therapy With These Tips
Going to physical therapy isn’t exactly a fun experience for most people. So, if you’re going to go through a less-than-ideal experience, you might as well get the most out of it as possible. This will speed up your recovery, but it will likely cut down on the overall number of treatment sessions you’ll need to attend. This can save …
Overwhelmed with Fitness Information? Start with These Tips
One of the biggest problems people face when it comes to wanting to become physically healthier, more active and working on overcoming their aches and pains is not knowing where to start. As a physical therapist and personal trainer, I’ve seen this situation play out a thousand times before. If you don’t know where to start and you want to …
Deficit Deadlift Back Pain | Causes | Fixes | A Specialist Explains
When performed correctly and on the right individual, the deficit deadlift can yield benefits that are hard to replicate through other exercises. But when performed incorrectly or on the wrong individual, it can be devastating to near equal proportions. In this article, you’re going to learn the essential details required to master this exercise and whether or not it’s appropriate …
Pain Behind Your Knee When Squatting? Causes | Fixes | What To Know
Few things will derail a squat session or lower body workout quicker than knee pain. If you’re experiencing pain in the back of your knee whenever you’re squatting (be it for a workout or even just for daily activities), there are some common reasons why it might be occurring. This article aims to help you better understand what might be …
Knee Pain With Leg Curls | Common Causes & Solutions (Expert Tips)
Building a bulletproof set of hamstrings should be a high-priority goal for anyone who loves to strength train or who wants to avoid pain and injuries that often arise from a weak backside. But building some robust, injury-deterring hamstrings at the expense of incurring knee pain is a bit ironic (to say the least). This article has been written to …
Tight pelvic floor after deadlifts? Causes | Solutions | Expert Tips
Few strengthening exercises rival the deadlift regarding the benefits, functionality and practicality it provides. But, if it’s coming at the expense of wreaking havoc on your pelvic floor…well, then something ain’t right. If this happens to be you — whether you’re a guy or a girl — this article has you covered, as everyone has a pelvic floor (and dysfunction …
Forearm Pain With The Zottman Curl? Here’s Why (And How To Fix)
The Zottman curl might not be the most popular curl out there, but it serves its purpose and can be worth its weight in gold when it comes to building a set of robust arms. But it’s hard to beef up your arms with this curl if it’s causing all the wrong types of pain. Thankfully, this article has got …