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I use this little hip movement routine at least a couple of times a week to keep my hips strong and mobile. It also makes for a great warm up on days when you are doing heavier squats, deadlifts, or Olympic lifting. If you are unfamiliar with the movements it is a good idea to...

If you ever wondered why you have hurt your back and have pain from deadlifting, then you should watch this video! In it, I describe some common mistakes that folks make when doing this lift. I also offer a couple of simple form corrections that can help improve your efficiency with the deadlift, and help...

If you have hip pain or sciatica then the stretch demonstrated in this short video might be helpful! You may be familiar with the traditional "couch stretch" for tight hip flexors. While this stretch can be helpful, it may be too intense, or not address the entire range of motion available to the hip. If...

The topic for this blog is groin (hip adductor muscle) training. Read ahead and watch the video to find out more. So much focus in hip rehab gets placed on strengthening the muscles that swing your hips out (ABDucting). Unfortunately that can lead to under-training the muscles that oppose them, which can increase tightness and...

This time we are talking about exercises for calf tightness. Calf and foot tightness impact a large number of people. Some people will stretch, and stretch and never see any improvement. If you are one of them, watch this video to find out how to change your approach to potentially improve your results! If you...

Have you tried exercises like the couch stretch for your tight hip flexors and not gotten much out of it? The problem could be that the muscles need to be strengthened instead of stretched. In this video I demonstrate a couple of my favorite training exercises for loading those muscles up and getting them stronger!...

Here are a few of my all-time favorite mobility drills to give people with problems that stem from their mid and upper backs. The first exercise is called a T4 Rotation which is followed up by reach-throughs, and the second is a wall sweep. Give them a try and see what ya think! If you...

If you’re looking for more ways to train hip strength and mobility, this clocking drill may be just what you need! It differs from other hip mobility drills in that you are focusing on moving your torso over your hip, versus the other way around. Give it a try and let me know what you...

As the COVID-19 pandemic marches on, it seems that muscle and joint pain are becoming one of, if not the most frequently reported lingering effects of the disease. Back pain in particular seems to lead the charge, followed closely by neck and knee pain.  Experts suggest that the reason that this happens is due to...

This blog is about a functional shoulder exercise called stir the pot. Watch this video to learn more about this simple exercise for building up strength and coordination of your shoulders. Remember, just because something is simple, doesn't mean it's easy! Doing exercises like this one on a regular basis could help improve the health...