Tip: How to Lift with Angry Joints
Try these workarounds to keep you in the gym when you're feeling a little banged up.
September 3
Tip: Inside-Out Shoulder Strength and Mobility
CrossFitters have shoulders of steel and excellent mobility, even if they look silly doing pull-ups. Here's their secret.
July 21
Tip: The Fastest Full Body Stretch
Don't waste half your workout trying to get mobile. Try this efficient stretch.
July 4
Stretching Gone Wrong
Most fit pros think we can't get enough stretching. Are they right? Nope. Here's why.
June 30
Tip: Bench Like a Beast Without Shoulder Pain
Here are three ways to build upper-body strength without irritating your well-worn shoulder joints.
June 19
6 Exercises for Pain-Free Shoulder Training
Shoulders feeling banged up? These exercises allow you to train them without pain so you can keep the gains coming.
May 15
Stop Stretching, Start Lifting
The right kind of lifting will increase mobility and flexibility better than stretching or goofy mobility drills. And you'll build muscle too. Check this out.
May 8
Tip: Got Angry Knees? Squat Like This
You don't have to ditch all your leg training when your knees are acting up. Try this squat variation instead.
April 30
Tip: The Important Muscles You Never Think About
Here's how your jaw can affect your posture, performance, and even your hormones.
April 12
Tip: Fix Your Anterior Pelvic Tilt, Feel Awesome
Got lower back pain? It could be caused by this common problem. Here's how to fix it.
April 10
Tip: How to Do a Full Overhead Press, Pain Free
Four ways to fix your mobility and push heavier weights over your head.
April 3
How to Build Big Legs With Bad Knees
Got angry knees? Here are the five best exercises to allow your legs to keep growing while keeping your knees happy.
March 2
Tip: Toes Down When Squatting
Squats causing lower back pain? Here's why your toes might be the problem and what to do about it.
February 21
Foam Rolling Gone Wrong
Self-myofascial release with a roller or lacrosse ball sure feels like it's working, but it may be causing permanent damage. Info here.
February 16
Tip: Deadlift Heavy, Protect Your Back
Three ways to pull heavier without wrecking your lower back. Try these proven strategies.
February 13
Tip: Fixing the Turtleback Deadlift
Most lifters who round their backs are just too weak, but rounding can also be caused by a bad setup. Here's how to fix it.
February 7
Tip: Do This Before Squatting
Do your knees hurt when you squat, even if your form is perfect? Do this exercise first and find relief.
January 31
Tip: Joint Mobilizations for Heavy Lifters
Hate traditional stretching? Limber up with these simple drills.
January 23
Tip: Fix Your Row, Fix Your Shoulders
Here are the most common mistakes made with the horizontal row (and how to fix them).
January 14
Tip: Fix Your Cranky Elbows and Sad Arms
Is elbow pain interfering with your arm training? Try this.