Injury
Don’t Do Tire Flips
Performing a mixed-grip deadlift can make you susceptible to a biceps injury on the supinated side. Trying to deadlift a heavy tire with both arms
November 21, 2022
Injury
Injury
Move to Heal
If you haven’t heard, it’s no longer cool to rest and ice an injury. Forget the old RICE method and start using METH instead. I
November 18, 2022
Injury
The Story of Invincible
Injury Prevention Strategies for Aging Athletes is a seminar that I’ve presented several times over the years to professional organizations like the Canadian Society for
September 26, 2022
Injury
Better Than an Oura Ring
Yesterday, my Oura readiness score was 94. I should have had a good workout—but I didn’t! The first exercise was bent-knee deadlifts, and my goal
October 2, 2021
Injury
Safe Pressing with Heavy Dumbbells
Believe it or not, many lifters get injured not during a set, but while getting in and out of position—either before the exercise starts or
May 9, 2020
Injury
Loading and Unloading a Barbell
Do you know what the most common injury in the gym is? It’s a weight dropping on your foot. Don’t let it happen! Here’s the
May 8, 2020
Injury
Heal Injuries Fast with BPC-157
If you’re dealing with nagging aches or full-blown injuries, BPC-157 might be the secret weapon you’ve been looking for. As I explained in Top 8
November 15, 2019
Exercise
How to Reduce Shoulder Stress During Presses
Yesterday we looked at a simple fix to reduce hip stress during wide-stance squats and deadlifts. Today, let’s shift our focus to decreasing shoulder stress
August 2, 2019
Injury
Don’t Let an Injury Stand in Your Way
A few years ago, I shared the story of Arzhang and his horrific fall off Mt. Aconcagua in the Southern Andes. Through hard work and
June 4, 2019
Injury
Stop Scratching Your Shoulder Scab
If you constantly scratch the scab, you’ll never heal. That applies to any injury, but it’s especially true for shoulder injuries. The shoulder is the
April 9, 2019