12 Apr Bad Exercise? Shrugs vs Overhead Carries and Farmer’s Walks

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Shrugs are often utilized to develop huge and enormous traps. But are overly developed upper traps something we really want, from a biomechanical and movement based perspective? As we discussed in episode X, proper scapular upward rotation is essential to shoulder mobility. The 3 primary...

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12 Apr Bad Exercise? Upright Rows Vs High Pulls vs Deltoid Raises

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These exercises are often controversial as the internally rotated and high elbow position at the top of the movement is believed to be a shoulder impinging position that can possibly damage soft tissue structures. As the shoulder is internally rotated and flexed, the tendon of...

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12 Apr Bad Exercise? Superman Vs Roman Chair For Back Extension Work

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This exercise is seen FAR TOO COMMONLY at the gym. The extreme lumbar spine #hyperextension, as well as the commonly associated cervical spine extension, is absolutely horrible for your back! Unless you’re a #gymnast or dancer, I cant think of any other athlete that would...

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12 Apr Bad Exercise? Open vs Closed Chain Knee Extension Exercises

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The seated knee extension machine is a great way to isolate the knee extensors, mainly the #rectusfemoris and #vastimuscles. However, caution must be taken for any individuals with knee osteoarthritis, meniscal injuries, or any other pathology that is sensitive to high shearing forces and loads. From...

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12 Apr Bad Exercise? Shoulder External Rotation Standing vs Sidelying

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Gravity goes DOWN! Not sideways! Shoulder external rotation exercises are a great way to target the #rotatorcuff. However, these exercises must be done against resistance in the appropriate plane. In this example, the force of the dumbbell is directed DOWN. So, which muscles am I...

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12 Apr Bad Exercise? Donkey Kong Leg Kicks

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The quadruped hip extension or “kneeling leg kicks” has become a fairly popular #glute exercise, especially amongst the female population. However, one of the BIGGEST compensations I commonly see in the gym is LUMBAR SPINE EXTENSION which can place undue stress on your spinal facets. The...

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12 Apr Bad Exercise? Behind The Neck Pushing And Pulling

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Improving ankle joint range of motion (ROM) should be a stable of your prehab routine. Ankle dorsiflexion (DF), in particular, is a major roadblock to many movement patterns such as squats and pistol squats. Over the next 2 days, we’ll be posting 2 different ankle...

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12 Apr Ankle Mobilization With Superband

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Improving ankle joint range of motion (ROM) should be a stable of your prehab routine. Ankle dorsiflexion (DF), in particular, is a major roadblock to many movement patterns such as squats and pistol squats. Over the next 2 days, we’ll be posting 2 different ankle...

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12 Apr Point Stimulation For Pain Management?

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Point stimulation at trigger points or other areas of low impedance are one of the many modalities/pain management techniques that your physical therapist can employ. Unfortunately for us PTs in California, we cannot (yet) utilize dry needling techniques (state laws), so trigger point stimulation is...

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12 Apr Swissball Storks

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Storks, if done properly, are one of the best GLUTE MEDIUS exercises out there. YOU WILL FEEL IT INSTANTLY! Adding a dynamic component, as shown in the video above, can even further progress this exercise. Heres how to properly perform a stork: use as small of...

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