What is a good exercise to build strength in the upper back? When it comes to correcting things like poor posture, rounded shoulders or an achy mid-back, we can’t always resort to smashing it with a foam roller or stretching. To be honest these things bring more of a mental relief than an actual structural […]
How do I do the reverse lunge the right way? Mastering the landmine reverse lunge should be on everyone’s bucket list. Well, maybe that’s a bit much but the landmine reverse lunge is an excellent lower body and core exercise that if done right can be an AMAZING addition to your already stellar program. 4 […]
It’s okay to hate exercise. I know you know its good for you but it doesn’t matter, the “suck” of getting in shape and working out is just too much for you. You hear over and over that exercise is fun and SOO good for you but it still feels like pulling teeth to get […]
When it comes to shoulder health and fixing issues like excessively rounded shoulders you have to spend time strengthening the shoulder as a whole. You have a lot going on in and around the shoulder with more than one muscle making things happen. This is why I always suggest strengthening the shoulder through multiple ranges […]
Have you been trying to hit your first pull-up with no luck? Hitting your first clean pull-up is one of the best feelings in the world. It’s like the right of passage in the gym world right?! Now, there are a lot of reasons why you may be struggling to get your first pull-up. It […]
The Banded Pull-Downs are a super-effective back and lat strength-building exercise. If you have a hard time doing pull-ups and you don’t have access to a cable machine grab a set of bands and rig this up where ever you workout. I do these two ways one with my feet up and the other with […]
Do bench step-ups cause any kind of weird lower back pain for you? Can you do them fine without any kind of discomfort DURING the workout but pay for it days later? In this video, I am going to show you how to master the Bench Step-Up and also show you my little secret to […]
Does the Side Plank cause lower back pain for you? Did your Physical Therapist or Doctor tell you to start doing Side Planks or other plank variations to help or prevent lower back pain? The Side Plank is one of my go-to exercises for any level of fitness enthusiast especially those with lower back pain. […]
Shoulder pressing (or any type of pressing) should be a staple in your exercise program. Unfortunately, when dealing with lower back pain this exercise becomes one that we throw out due to irritation. There are a lot of different ways to hit the shoulders but one of my go-to exercises is the staggered stance dumbbell […]
