Back pain is a crazy topic to examine in the literature – it’s all over the place. In the video below, I discuss two different models of back pain: one pertaining to the body’s structure, posture, and biomechanics, and the…
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You’ll Never Squat Again: Why Physical Therapists and Doctors Should Learn Some Biomechanics
by Bret • June 15, 2013 • 57 Comments
Gene Lawrence is a badass. He’s a 74 year old powerlifter who has set tons of records in his sport. He didn’t start training for powerlifting until he was 69. Last year, he squatted 225, benched 260, and deadlifted 365,…
Knee Valgus (Valgus Collapse), Glute Medius Strengthening, Band Hip Abduction Exercises, and Ankle Dorsiflexion Drills
by Bret • June 14, 2013 • 28 Comments
Knee valgus is a very common occurrence in the weight room. It’s also common in sports. Hell, you can even go to a public place and examine people’s walking form and detect knee valgus in a minority of individuals. In…
Random Thoughts
by Bret • June 10, 2013 • 14 Comments
Hi fitness peeps! I have some random things I’d like to share with you today: 1. Upcoming Speaking Engagements Sorinex Summer Strong 6 Conference I’ll be speaking at this event along with Nick Tumminello, Zach Even Esh, and other notable…
Growing glutes without growing the legs
by Bret • June 5, 2013 • 33 Comments
Hi Bret, I had a question if you could help me out. I’ve been hitting legs/glutes a lot but I feel that my legs are getting bigger and I want my glutes to and not my legs. Squatting really makes…
30-Day Glute Challenge
by Bret • June 1, 2013 • 36 Comments
Lately, I’ve been seeing all types of 30-day Squat Challenge links (using solely high-rep bodyweight squats for workouts), and I’m highly skeptical as to whether they’re delivering good results. I realize that many people just need a simple system to…
June Strength & Conditioning Research Questions
by Bret • May 31, 2013 • 1 Comment
Hi fitness folks! Do you know the answer to the June strength & conditioning research review questions? If not, you ought to subscribe to our research review service. HERE is the link in case you’re not yet subscribed. June’s PDF will be…
A Simple Tip for Alleviating Low Back Pain When Sleeping on Your Stomach
by Bret • May 29, 2013 • 11 Comments
Many individuals wake up with low back pain. Sometimes this pain can be prevented. When individuals sleep on their stomach, the lumbar spine can go into excessive hyperextension. This jams the posterior elements of the spine together which can lead…