My son is a wizard when it comes to digital devices. Hand him an iPhone, iPad, or iMac and he’s right at home. But as much as I appreciate his tech skills, I’m not a big fan of excessive screen time—or the posture-destroying, sedentary behavior that comes with it. To counteract the effects of extended…
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 most mobile joint in the body. It can move the arm into thousands of positions—16,000, to be exact! If you don’t set the scapula and stabilize the joint properly, you…
Horizontal adduction and internal rotation of the humerus are two primary functions of the pectoralis major muscle. To stretch this muscle, you would perform the opposite actions and hold the end range as demonstrated in the video below. This particular stretch, done in a power rack, is far more effective than the typical corner or…
Staying up to date with scientific research can give health & fitness professionals an edge. Here are some recent findings to help you stay ahead of the pack: Short, Specific Warm-Ups Are Just as Effective A short warm-up is as effective as a long warm-up for intermediate performance… To increase efficiency of time for training…
In this article, we’ll explore how strength training can improve posture. I won’t bore you with why so-called “ideal” posture is important—you can read my article Woman’s Posture from a Man’s Perspective for that—but I will offer practical tips to correct poor posture. Addressing Muscle Imbalances for Better Posture Effective corrective exercise should focus on:✅…
The bench press is one of the most popular exercises in the gym, but how many people train the opposite movement? Think about what happens to your shoulders and posture after weeks, months, or even years of pressing without balancing it with pulling exercises. Over time, this imbalance can lead to poor posture and shoulder…