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Smart Cuffs BFR Review

Blood flow restriction training (BFR) has emerged as a promising training tool for building strength, hypertrophy, and conditioning during periods of time when we want or need reduced loads. Research on BFR has exploded in recent years, as has the number of available BFR devices. This article will be a review of Smart Cuffs BFR, my favorite BFR band for...
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Addressing Knee Valgus in Squats

Knee valgus collapse is a common issue in squats that can lead to injuries and pain. In this video, Dr. Zach Long will discuss the causes of knee valgus with squats and solutions for this problem. Understanding Knee Valgus Collapse Knee valgus collapse is a common issue that many individuals experience, especially during squats. This movement pattern, where the knees...
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Eliminate Shoulder Pain During the Bench Press!

Everyone’s favorite lift that too frequently comes with a nagging ache in your shoulders. While the bench press is among the best exercises for building upper body pushing strength, we all hate when that tweak happens and forces us to back off our training for a few sessions. Here are six things you can do to eliminate shoulder pain during...
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Choosing the Best Blood Flow Restriction Device

Blood flow restriction (BFR) is a technique used in strength & conditioning and rehab to achieve performance benefits at low loads or intensities of exercise. In this video, we will discuss the criteria for choosing the best BFR device and recommend some top options. Related Articles: The Science of BFR Training Application of BFR Is BFR Safe? Criteria for Choosing...
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Best Exercises for Low Back Strength

Whether you want to PR your squats and deadlifts, or need a stronger back to reduce low back pain flare-ups, you need to be doing these exercises. While they don’t replace the back strength built with compound movements like the deadlift, these accessory moves are great supplemental work to build low back strength up with less overall fatigue. This video...
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Most Common Squat Mistakes

If you are struggling with squats, whether due to pain or lack of progress, then make sure you aren’t making any of the mistakes covered in this video. Most Common Squat Mistakes #1. Learn to keep your upper back tight. Lifting weights and performing compound exercises like squats require proper form and technique to maximize results. One common mistake that...
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Best Exercises for Overhead Mobility

This video will share four of our favorite exercises for improving overhead mobility. So, if you’re struggling with your overhead lifts, handstand work, or gymnastics-based skills on the rig, you want to try these drills out to unlock their shoulders and get them in a better position.   Suggested Program: Overhead Mobility Overhaul Best Exercises for Overhead Mobility Transcript Sleeper...
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Rep Fitness Hades Deadlift Bar Review

Today, we will review the Rep Fitness Hades deadlift bar and why you should consider purchasing it if you want a deadlift-specific bar. Rep Fitness Hades Deadlift Bar Review Let’s start with the differences between this barbell and other powerlifting or general strength. First will be the diameter of the barbell. The Rep Fitness Hades Bar is a 27mm diameter...
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Squat MaxMD Review

Today we’re going to review the Squat Max MD, which I believe to be by far the best belt squat option on the market. This machine has many great features that we’ll cover in this Squat MaxMD review. Purchase Options: Direct from Squat MaxMD – use code “Physio$50” to save $50 Titan Fitness Version Squat MaxMD Review Why the Squat...
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