Given that my friends Marianne Kane and Tony Gentilcore have recently written blogposts discussing their sacroiliac joint issues, I felt that it would be a good time to jot down some thoughts, findings, and experiences with this confusing joint. The…
Low Back Reconditioning
Sitting Back to Spare the Spine
by Bret • October 6, 2011 • 28 Comments
Here is a new article I just got published on MuscleMag.com titled Bulletproof Your Back. This is a very good read so make sure you click on the link and read the article. If you’ve been personal training for a…
The RKC Plank
by Bret • September 28, 2011 • 34 Comments
Here’s a video discussing the RKC Plank. I learned this from my buddy Joe Sansalone. I’m not sure if I’m teaching it correctly according to the RKC, but this is the way I currently teach the plank, and quite frankly…
Foam Roller Core Stability Series
by Bret • March 23, 2011 • 45 Comments
I’m not sure why I’ve never written about these exercises…I learned a couple of them around 8 years ago from a chiropractor who was ART certified. I’ve always loved performing a few of them after I foam roll just to…
My Back Story
by Bret • January 20, 2011 • 30 Comments
I think that some of my readers will find this story inspirational. Around 17 years ago I spent the weekend with my Dad and stepmom. We were driving home late one night in the rain in our Volkswagen bug and…
The Deleterious Effects of Sitting
by Bret • June 18, 2010 • 54 Comments
Although we’ve known since a study was published by Kelsey in 1975 that those who spend over half their day sitting experience higher incidences of herniated discs, time spent sitting continues to rise over the years. It’s a byproduct of…
Industry Rant, Back Extensions & Reverse Hypers
by Bret • April 14, 2010 • 54 Comments
If you want to get “accepted” in the strength & conditioning industry, I’ll let you in on the secret. Just don’t rock the boat! Use the FMS, have your clients foam roll, do mobility drills, develop single leg stability and…
How to Get Rid of Chronic Back Pain
by Bret • January 10, 2010 • 22 Comments
At some point in time, 80% of people will suffer from low back pain (LBP). As a trained specialist who watches people move all day long, it is blatantly apparent why such a large percentage of people have low back…