Shoulders are one of those things where you never truly realize how much you use them until they’re not working as they should. And perhaps the only other thing more annoying than dealing with a tight shoulder while trying to workout or exercise is not knowing why the darn thing is getting tight in the first place. If this is …
Sit-ups and Back Health: Why Science Suggests Other Exercises Instead
Strong, chiseled abs will never go out of style, but the most popular exercise for achieving them – the sit-up – certainly has. While a carved-up set of abs is indeed considered to be quite sexy, debilitating lower back pain certainly isn’t. And according to science, that might be what you’re in for if you keep performing them as part …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The ULTIMATE Guide for Deadlifting with Bad Knees
There are plenty of blog articles on the internet talking about how to squat with bad knees, which I’m happy to see. Unfortunately, there’s not a lot of internet content on strategies for deadlifting with knee pain, be it in one knee or both. But don’t sweat it; this article will provide the information and tips you’ll want to know …
How To Lift Weights After A Knee Injury (Follow THESE Steps!)
If you’re looking to lift weights and workout again after any type of knee issue, you have my genuine admiration; committing yourself to get back on track following an injury can feel daunting at the best of times. That’s why I’ve written this article, which will walk you through the necessary steps to implement to keep you confident throughout the …
Here’s Why Your Hips Ache After Working Out (And What To Do About It)
If one or both of your hips are giving you all sorts of aches and pains after working out (or after any other type of physical activity sessions), you’re not alone; this is a rather common issue faced by many active individuals (including myself). So, I’ve written this article to help you understand the common causes for why this happens …