The barbell front squat is an exercise I like to use as a progression to goblet squats. It’s an exercise you can load up, while not having to worry about grip strength demands. And it tends to be shoulder (external rotation restrictions) and spine friendly. To perform a barbell front squat, there a few requirements
I’ve been on a roll lately when it comes to discussing low back pain. And rightfully so, considering it’s my niche and personal to me; however, I thought today I would change it up and discuss a different topic, which is “How to Land a Professional Sports Strength & Conditioning Internship.” Once in a while,
Over the past few years of coaching a wide variety of people, I’ve found that verbal responses to a question such as “how’d that weight feel?” provides a good indication if you need to progress, regress or stay the same in weight. For instance, the other day I had a new client with a history
From the start of my youtube channel and blog – I have received hundreds of messages from people asking me what I did to recover from my low back problems and how I returned to exercise. The response I often give is: Patience with a good recovery and training program. People are often in a bit of
The Deadlift. A lift that I thought I know how to perform five years ago, yet looking back, knew nothing about. And it’s part of the reason I threw my low back out. After spending a few years with severe back issues and overcoming them – I worked back to deadlifting. But this time I
Carries are one of my favourite exercises to program. And for many reasons: Simple to coach. Versatile. Get’s people moving. Challenges core stability; scapular stability; grip strength. And everyone f*cking enjoys them. What is a Carry? A carry is an exercise that involves a person holding an object (e.g., dumbbell, kettlebell) in one or both
