Building a garage gym is one of those processes that can be super exciting but a bit overwhelming; there are so many factors to consider, and creating the most optimal space can feel like a challenge if space and budget are limited. But don’t let that turn you off from building the garage gym of your dreams! If you’re smart …
Why You Have Back Pain When Lunging | Detailed Solutions
Back pain has an uncanny way of ruining just about anything, including lunges (or similar exercises). It’s an issue that’s more common than you might realize, but fear not; I’ll provide you with all sorts of valuable information within this article to help you better understand what might be going on with this frustrating issue and what you can do …
Normatec 3 Legs Review (Honest & Professional Insight)
The Normatec 3 Legs are the newest compression-based boots from the folks over at Normatec. Touted as the latest and greatest in personal pneumatic compression therapy, this system has recently been making its rounds on the internet, in gyms, and in rehabilitation-based clinics. But does that mean it’s worth your hard-earned money? In this article, as a licensed physical therapist …
The Benefits of Uneven Barbell Loading (and TOUGH Exercises to Try!)
Sometimes it can be incredibly beneficial to think outside of the box. Want an example? Try performing some of your strength training exercises with a non-centered grip on a barbell or with a bit more weight on one side than the other. You’ll get a workout like you wouldn’t believe and, when performed correctly, make yourself stronger and less injury-prone. …
Fixing Shoulder Pain from Olympic Weightlifting: A Detailed Guide
Whether it’s the snatch or the clean and jerk, a healthy set of shoulders is an essential component for performing either lift. Whether you want to perform these lifts for a lifetime or just want to bang out a few occasional heavy reps, you’re going to need shoulder mechanics that are on point. And that’s not happening if you have …
Shoulder Pain at the Bottom of Your Bench Press? Here’s What to do!
If you’ve been experiencing pain in your shoulder at the bottom range of your bench press, you’re not alone; it’s an issue that affects more lifters than you might realize. As such, this article will walk you through the common causes and solutions for this scenario, allowing you to have confidence in getting back to a pain-free bench press. Shoulder …
Thumb Pain With Bench Press | Causes | Solutions | (Science-backed)
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 …
ShoulderSphere Review: Great or Gimmick? (Physical Therapist Explains)
I love practical, effective equipment, and I’m a sucker for cool tech, particularly in the injury rehabilitation department…but I’m certainly not a fool—I can tell the difference between a therapeutic product that’s great and one that’s a gimmick. So when I came across the ShoulderSphere a while back, I was instantly intrigued. Sure, the concept behind how it works made …
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 …
How to Make Physical Therapy Fun | Kids | Teens | Adults (Expert Tips)
For most people, going to physical therapy or performing physical therapy exercises is about as fun as going to the dentist. No, I don’t get upset or frustrated when I hear patients don’t want to go to physio or perform their home exercises (trust me, I get it). So, there’s no judgment here—only a list of validated ideas and strategies …