Experienced lifters ensure that they don’t bend their spine under load, especially while doing squats or deadlifts. However, ...
The humble crunch has dominated core training routines for decades, appearing in everything from military fitness tests to celebrity workout videos. This seemingly simple exercise promises a path to ...
Brad: There you go. It's very simple. Mike: So the three common motions to help with centralisation are first spinal flexion going forward. Mike: Extension, or going backwards. Mike: And then you have ...
While at the Perform Better Functional Training Summit, I learned from leading spine researcher, Stuart McGill, an exercise that can certainly damage your spine. The Leg Press exerts enormous ...
Many people experience some form of back pain in their lifetime. In the United States, back pain affects 75 to 85 percent of all adults. If you have back pain, it’s best to follow up with your ...
A common issue from coaches is not being able to find hard core exercises which challenge the body, especially where the body is maintaining a streamline position. Some have heard of the spinal ...
When back pain is aggravated by excess motion in the spine and can’t be resolved with nonsurgical methods, spinal fusion surgery may be necessary. Although a spinal fusion will limit the types of ...
This image of poor Jason Day was taken at the 2016 World Golf Championships. Long time ago, but when you think about Day's career, that's how long—if not longer—he has been dealing with back issues.