Is Weight Lifting with a Rounded Back Safe? In recent years, there has been an increasing debate in strength and conditioning circles about the safety of lifting with a rounded or flexed lower back. Traditionally, strength and rehab experts have advocated for maintaining a neutral spine position during lifts, arguing that it reduces the risk of injury. But as more...

Testosterone Replacement Therapy and Tendinopathies Recently, more men have started using Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT). Once rarely discussed, TRT is now common, and many medical offices and telehealth providers offer it. While this article won’t focus on who should consider this treatment or its efficacy, this article will discuss one of the common side effects seen clinically: Testosterone Replacement Therapy...

Over the last ten years, CrossFit has exploded, becoming one of the most popular forms of exercise ever. The combination of constantly changing workouts and a focus on community attracts many individuals to this training style. The growth of CrossFit has also come with a large backlash, with many in the strength and conditioning world disapproving of the methodology. This...

Shoulder Pain with the Overhead Press is one of the most common issues athletes face in the weight room. This article will discuss the most common causes of shoulder pain with overhead presses and suggest getting back to pain-free lifting. Causes of Shoulder Pain with Overhead Press Training Volume With any injury, looking back at your recent training changes is...

Elbow pain during the bench press can be a frustrating injury to overcome and stall your bench press gains. In this article, we’ll discuss the most common cause of elbow pain and the best plan of action to eliminate triceps tendinopathy with bench press. What Is Triceps Tendinopathy? Triceps tendinopathy is a painful condition where the tendon connecting the tricep...

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...

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...

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...

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...