14 Apr Single Leg Bridge for Hip Flexor Stretching

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Let's get a show of hands �‍♂️, whose hip flexors don’t need a little bit of work? Almost everyone who lifts--including myself--has some sort of hip flexor deficit limiting full hip extension. Why is that so important you might ask? When the hip flexors are...

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14 Apr Serratus Anterior Uppercut With Dumbbell

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The Serratus anterior aka the "Boxer's Muscle!" has a large role in stabilizing your scapula, (refer back to episode 220 and 304 for more info) when this muscle has poor function it often manifest in poor scapulo-humeral rhythm or winging. . When perform an uppercut, often times...

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14 Apr Ankle Position During Rear Foot Elevated Split Squats

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We highlighted the Bulgarian split squat back in Episode 406 as a great alternative for the traditional barbell back squat‍, as it elicits similar muscle EMG activity. We got a good question from one of our followers about ankle pain during the exercise. This is...

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14 Apr ACL Rehab Reformer Eccentrics

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The road to return to sport after an ACL injury can be a tough one, but with a good Physical Therapist at your side and a heavy focus on strength and conditioning, we are confident you'll be back in no time. One of the most...

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14 Apr Pain Is Not Equal To Tissue Damage

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If you aren’t experiencing pain, it means that any changes in tissue are not perceived to be a threat by your brain. However, that does not necessarily mean there is no tissue damage! There are many people who have endured extreme injuries and are asymptomatic....

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14 Apr Kettlebell Plank Drag Through

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I posted a TON of �s last week from class, where we spent 6 days straight covering upper extremity sports ��️⛹️� rehabilitation and performance. For those that watched, a common theme of the class emerged: "the � to upper extremity sports and performance and rehab...

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14 Apr Horizontal Abduction Wall Slide

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Many have performed a wall slide with force in the sagittal plane. Here is shown an osteokinematic shoulder flexion movement WITH A HORIZONTAL ABDUCTION wall slide force that will focus on all 3 planes! This is a great way to strengthen your shoulder girdle! . To perform...

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14 Apr Why We Feel Pain

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Why does pain matter? Understanding pain biology changes the way people think about pain, reduces its threat value and improves their management of it. The brain will give you perception of what is happening. The alarm system–or the pain signal–will tell your brain WHERE the danger...

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14 Apr Reverse Scapula Walks

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Here is an exercise to strengthen the Shoulder girdle musculature! Be careful though, it may be more difficult than it seems! To perform this exercise: -Begin in a staggered position with one elbow near it's ipsilateral knee. Here I start with my left elbow next to my...

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14 Apr Muscle Imbalance Continuum

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Muscle balance is the relative equality of muscle length or strength between an agonist and an antagonist (e.g. your bicep and your tricep) or contralateral muscles (e.g. left and right). This balance is necessary for normal movement and function. Muscle imbalances occur when the length or...

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