Today I have a guest-post for you by Dr. Conrad Stalheim, a CSCS and chiropractor out of Iowa (see his bio below). This is a great article! Anterior Pelvic Tilt and Lumbosacral Pain as it Relates to the Hip Thrust…
Low Back Reconditioning
Does it Hurt? by Mike Boyle
by Bret • April 2, 2013 • 21 Comments
Today’s article comes from legendary strength coach Mike Boyle. This just might be my favorite article ever written for strength & conditioning. So simple, but so important. I get asked rehab questions all the time. I have rehabilitated athletes in almost…
How Do I Know if I Have a Glute Imbalance?
by Bret • January 25, 2013 • 7 Comments
Two weeks ago, I wrote a blogpost titled How to Fix Glute Imbalances. Since then I’ve received several questions from readers wondering how to determine whether someone possesses a glute imbalance. Here are 4 different ways to tell: 1. Ask Clients/patients are…
How to Fix Glute Imbalances
by Bret • January 12, 2013 • 63 Comments
Glute imbalances are very common – much more common than you’d imagine. Out of all of the email inquiries I receive from my readers pertaining to the glutes, the topic of imbalances comes up the most often. If you comb…
Long Lever Pelvic Tilt Plank (LLPTP)
by Bret • September 14, 2012 • 25 Comments
My friend Brad Schoenfeld and I are currently conducting a study on the long lever pelvic tilt plank (LLPTP). This is the exercise-name we came up with for the study. I’d have called it the RKC plank, as this is…
Is the Hip Thrust Dangerous? Guest Post from Brandon Alleman
by Bret • July 11, 2012 • 15 Comments
Today’s blogpost is a guest post from Brandon Alleman. Brandon’s views and experiences jive with my own, and I feel that this is very well-written. In the near future I’ll post a video further discussing hip thrusts, safety considerations, biomechanical…
The 3 Most Basic Lower Body Movement Patterns: Box Squat, Hip Hinge (RDL), Glute Bridge
by Bret • June 13, 2012 • 40 Comments
It is of utmost importance that beginners master proper form prior to adding extra load. In the video below, I showcase what I believe to be the 3 most basic lower body movement patterns – box squats, RDLs, and glute…
Think Foam Rolling and Breathing Training Don’t Work? Think Again! BIG new research studies that you need to be aware of!
by Bret • May 13, 2012 • 42 Comments
A couple of awesome studies have recently emerged and I want to alert my fitness friends about the news. One of the article pertains to foam rolling, and the other pertains to breathing training. Many folks in the S&C industries…