Squats are supposed to build a stronger lower body, not cause ankle pain. And it’s hard to get stronger when you can’t squat properly due to said pain. So… that’s lame, right? It’s better to just figure out what’s going on and attack the issue head-on so you can get back to squatting to your heart’s content. This article will …
When You Should and Shouldn’t Squat Barefoot (And Why it Matters)
Sometimes squatting barefooted could be one of the smartest possible training moves you could ever make. Other times it could be just the opposite. The only thing better than squatting itself is squatting while knowing that the type of squats you’re doing are optimized to give you the results you’re after. Barefoot squatting is ideal for improving foot intrinsics, lower …
Equipment-free Rotator Cuff Exercises (World-class Protocol)
Properly warming up your rotator cuff before a workout or physical activity session is a pretty smart move if you plan on doing exercises or movements that will be using and challenging these muscles. And while there’s no shortage of great exercises and regimens to go through, many of them often require the use of bands or other equipment. This …
The Truth About Squat Stand Safety (What Every Lifter MUST Know)
I once came about two inches away from literally slicing my ankle in half with an angle grinder while working as an inexperienced general laborer. No word of a lie. Does that mean that every angle grinder is inherently dangerous, no matter what? Nope. Does it mean they’re always without risk? Of course not. It’s all about minimizing risk and …
Three Challenging MonkeyFeet Exercises For Stronger Legs (Must Try)
This article will walk you through three challenging MoneyFeet exercises you can try for stronger legs. I’m quite a fan of MonkeyFeet, and as such, I use it on athletes, my patients in the clinic, and myself. And I love getting creative with it as well, as doing so provides not only greater training variety but also exposes weaknesses in …
MonkeyFeet Review | Performance & Rehab (Expert Insight)
As an orthopedic physical therapist (DPT) and a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS), anytime I can get my hands on a piece of fitness equipment that can equally serve my patients in the clinic AND my clients in the gym, I get a little too giddy for my own good (hey, I love what I do, alright?). So when …
How to Improve Neck Endurance (Use THIS Science-Proven Exercise)
Just as a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, your neck is only as strong as its weakest ability. Healthy necks need adequate mobility, strength, motor control, and muscular endurance. Regarding that last feature: if you’re unsure if you have adequate endurance or want to work on improving your neck’s endurance, this article has you covered for …
Fixing Elbow Pain From Dips (Practical & Effective Tips)
Few upper body exercises can rival dips’ strength and muscle-building effects. After all, not only do dips hammer the triceps muscles, but they also challenge and strengthen the upper pectoral fibers and anterior deltoid fibers. Unfortunately, they can also place great stress and strain on the elbow joint and triceps tendon under certain conditions. So, if you’ve been getting elbow …
Here’s How To Recover WAY Faster After Leg Day (Science-Backed)
Faster recovery after leg day is entirely possible if it’s something that you want to achieve, and the science to back this up is quite irrefutable. Not only does faster recovery mean less training time lost to the recovery process, but it also means that you’re simply not feeling as miserable in the days that follow your training session. So, …
Frozen Shoulder & Working Out: A How-To Guide (Detailed Article)
A frozen shoulder can wreak havoc on your ability to exercise and train (and I would know!). Whether your shoulder is more limited by pain than immobility, or vice versa, finding ways to stay active while working to overcome the issue should be at the top of your priority list. This article aims to provide insight that will hopefully help …