You need to STOP using ice on injuries and sore muscles.Continue reading Don’t Ice, Walk it Off!
SquatU Seminar Chicago June 2020!
Location: River North CrossFit (330 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60654 US) What To Expect Day 1: Movement Mastery Who Can Attend: This course is for those seeking a blueprint for fixing movement errors due to poor mobility or stability that hinder perfect technique. It is designed for the general public and for any healthContinue reading SquatU Seminar Chicago June 2020!
Squat University Seminar in St. Louis
When: January 18-19th, 2020 Where: D1 Training (St. Louis) DAY 1: MOVEMENT MASTERY Who Can Attend: This course is for those seeking a blueprint for fixing movement errors due to poor mobility or stability that hinder perfect technique. It is designed for the general public and for any health & fitness professional looking to expand theirContinue reading Squat University Seminar in St. Louis
What is ‘Gluteal Amnesia’?
Have you heard of the term ‘gluteal amnesia’? Decades ago, a renowned clinician named Vladimir Janda began to notice certain patterns in patients with back pain, specifically he noticed that these patients had signs of inhibited weak glutes. Now at the time, there was little research to back up his theories as to why thisContinue reading What is ‘Gluteal Amnesia’?
Squat University is Moving to St. Louis!
I have a huge announcement! My wife and I have decided to make a move from Kansas City to our hometown of St. Louis! My 7+ years working at Boost Physical Therapy & Sports Performance have been truly amazing and I am excited to take this next step in my career! I have recently acceptedContinue reading Squat University is Moving to St. Louis!
WARNING! Stop Wearing A Weightlifting Belt For Back Pain!
I once worked with a powerlifter who was trying to recover from a recent flare up of back pain. During one of our sessions where we were re-introducing the barbell back squat, he asked if he could use his weightlifting belt. In his mind, a belt was to be used any time you touched theContinue reading WARNING! Stop Wearing A Weightlifting Belt For Back Pain!
Reverse Hyper & Roman Chair Back Extensions?
There are a few exercises common to strength athletes that require some caution, especially in the context of recovering from back injury. In today’s blog I want to briefly go over the following exercises so that you may better understand their use. Hip Extension “Reverse Hyper” Machine Back Extension Machine or Roman Chair Hip ExtensionContinue reading Reverse Hyper & Roman Chair Back Extensions?
Do You Need More Internal Rotation?
One of the most common questions I receive in reference to the shoulder is, “Do I need more internal rotation?” The answer is, “It depends.” More mobility isn’t always a good thing, especially when it comes to overhead athletes who often have excess motion at this joint. On top of that, we can’t assume someoneContinue reading Do You Need More Internal Rotation?
The One Ton Challenge!
Hey everyone, my friends at the Shrugged Collective (Barbell Shrugged) are releasing their newest training program this week called the One Ton Challenge. I love the idea and wanted to share it with you. The idea is simple… It’s all about getting as STRONG AS POSSIBLE. The goal is to train specifically to improve yourContinue reading The One Ton Challenge!
The Use Of Blocks For Weightlifting
When Dr. Aaron Horschig, aka Squat University, asked me to collaborate with him on the topic of “why a weightlifter would want to lift from blocks”, I was incredibly excited. Dr. Horschig is doing an incredible job informing and educating the public regarding the barbell movements. My entire life has been spent competing, coaching, andContinue reading The Use Of Blocks For Weightlifting