Grabbing a heavy barbell and pressing it off your chest is a wonderful feeling; there’s a satisfaction to it that’s hard to explain. Thumb pain, however, is a lousy feeling, especially from grabbing that heavy barbell that you’ll be pressing off your chest. Don’t worry; I’ve got you covered for why this is likely happening and (more importantly) what you can do …
Why You Have Back Pain From Dead Hangs (And How To Fix The Problem)
A strong grip is a hallmark feature of a strong body, and few exercises build up your gripping power the way the dead hang does. And as you likely know, when you perform the dead hang, the only thing you should be feeling is the tension in your forearms and a bit of decompression through your spine; if you’re feeling …
The ULTIMATE Guide for Deadlifting with Bad Knees
There are plenty of blog articles on the internet talking about how to squat with bad knees, which I’m happy to see. Unfortunately, there’s not a lot of internet content on strategies for deadlifting with knee pain, be it in one knee or both. But don’t sweat it; this article will provide the information and tips you’ll want to know …
How To Lift Weights After A Knee Injury (Follow THESE Steps!)
If you’re looking to lift weights and workout again after any type of knee issue, you have my genuine admiration; committing yourself to get back on track following an injury can feel daunting at the best of times. That’s why I’ve written this article, which will walk you through the necessary steps to implement to keep you confident throughout the …
Here’s Why Your Hips Ache After Working Out (And What To Do About It)
If one or both of your hips are giving you all sorts of aches and pains after working out (or after any other type of physical activity sessions), you’re not alone; this is a rather common issue faced by many active individuals (including myself). So, I’ve written this article to help you understand the common causes for why this happens …
Use THESE Exercises for Your Long Head Biceps Tendonitis (Pro Tips)
Tendon issues of the long head of the biceps are notoriously frustrating to deal with. The condition can be a total nuisance to deal with, whether it’s tendonitis, tendinosis, or even tenosynovitis. I deal with it all the time when treating patients in the clinic, and I see the frustration it can cause patients. So this article will walk you …
Back Pain With Bench Press: Causes & Fixes (Ultimate Guide)
The bench press is supposed to blast your pectoral muscles and build powerful triceps; it’s not supposed to cause back pain. Sure, a tiny bit of back discomfort when bench pressing isn’t a big deal (just keep your eye on it, though), but experiencing pain as you perform the bench press is not an ideal situation. But do you know …
Why you Have Shoulder Pain with Pull-ups (Here’s the Fix)
Pull-ups are awesome. Shoulder pain is not. The two of these should never exist together. But since you’re reading this article right now, for you, they probably do. Don’t fret; I’m going to lay out an article filled with critical insight to help you get an understanding of what’s likely going on and how you can get this mess sorted …
Why You Have Elbow Pain With Chin-ups & Pull-ups (And How to Fix it!)
Chin-ups and pull-ups are staples for upper-body strength training. Of course, you likely already know that; otherwise, you wouldn’t be here right now. Chances are, you’re here because of some nagging pain in your elbow you’ve been experiencing when performing either of these exercises (but if not, thanks for checking out this article anyway!). Don’t worry; I’ve got you covered …
How (And Why) To Use A TRX For Injury Recovery: A Detailed Guide
The TRX can be an absolutely brilliant piece of fitness equipment for injury recovery. Like anything else, it all comes down to how you use it and knowing what you can get out of it. And with the TRX, there is a world of effective injury rehabilitation to be had when you know these details. So, if you want to …