Few pieces of exercise equipment can rival the low-impact, calorie-burning, full-body cardiovascular conditioning that the rowing machine can offer. If you don’t believe so, you probably haven’t hopped on one before. But you likely have, seeing how you’re probably hoping to get some insight on the knee pain you’ve perhaps been experiencing while using this device. This article will walk …
Pain From Pullovers | Triceps | Shoulders | Chest (Causes & Fixes)
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 …
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 …
Here’s How to Fix Shoulder Pain from Dips (Complete Guide)
It’s been said that “dips are squats for the upper body,” and it’s a saying that I agree with; the pattern of movement is quite similar, and it hammers multiple muscles just like the squat does. But if you’re getting shoulder pain either during or after performing this beauty-of-an-exercise, something isn’t right and needs to be fixed. Shoulder pain from …