Shoulder Stretching Made Simple Effective shoulder stretches do not require fancy equipment and do not require tons of time to see benefits. Sometimes we try and complicate our stretches by adding too many bands, mobility tools, and other equipment. There is certainly nothing wrong with the use of these things, and when used correctly they […]
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Why is Hip Mobility Important? Hip mobility is extremely important for both athletic tasks as well as the overall health of your joints and your body. A common finding for the clients we see for lower back or knee pain is limited hip mobility, especially with hip rotation mobility. The hip joint is inherently mobile,
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The Infamous Squat The squat is commonly coined the king of exercises in the gym. Some people love the squat, while others despise it, but few would argue with the importance of the squat. While it is a movement you will see across any gym, CrossFit box, or group class, it’s not as simple of
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Why the Strict Pullup? The ability to perform a strict pullup is essential for your health, your strength, and arguably your safety and longevity. Performing a body weight, unassisted, strict pullup requires good strength and mobility of your spine, shoulders, elbows, and wrist. Why are so many people unable to perform a strict pullup? The
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The Infamous Bench Press If you’ve spent any length of time in a gym, you’re all too familiar with the bench press. If you’re a guy that went through high school, then you definitely are familiar with the bench press. While the bench press often has a reputation for just being a ‘bro’ or a
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You’re probably aware of the importance of core strengthening exercises, but very few actually know what the core actually is (and what it is not) and how to best strengthen it. The term core strengthening gets thrown around quite a bit, and it is typically a catch all phrase referring to anything that targets the
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Are Deadlifts Bad for My Lower Back? Despite what you’ve heard at some point in your life, deadlifts are not bad for your lower back. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. Deadlifts are great for your back. They are actually essential to a healthy back. The problem isn’t that deadlifting is hurting your back, it’s
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Does your neck always feel stiff and tight? Does it feel like no matter how much you stretch and ‘crack’ your neck that it never loosens up? Do you find yourself massaging the area, only to find your neck tighten back up shortly after? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions,
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What is thoracic spine mobility and why do I need it? Before we dive into how to improve mobility in this area, we first need to know why having full thoracic spine mobility is important for both pain and performance. Thoracic Spine Anatomy: Without going too deep into an anatomy lesson, let’s keep it super
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Everyone has heard of the importance of a good warm-up to get your body ready for activity. However, the biggest problem with a good warm-up falls into either the type of warm-up being performed or the timing/duration of warm-up. The type of warm-up has to match the type of workout or activity that you are
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