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5 tips for healthy joints when lifting
5 tips for healthy joints when lifting “First, move well" Gray Cook If you take one thing away from this blog, remember that principle. Joint and soft tissue injuries in the weight room are...
Hip Hinge Exercises for Strength and Mobility
Hip Hinge Exercises for Strength and Mobility The hip hinge - the “forgotten” movement pattern that is king for building strong,...
Building Muscle After 40
Introduction to building muscle after 40 Building muscle after 40 is harder and that’s why you’ve got to train smarter! You...
Shoulder Mobility Exercises – The Expert PT Guide
Introduction to shoulder mobility You’re here because you want to improve your shoulder mobility. Perhaps you’re in pain or...
What is functional strength training?
It is about getting stronger across your body’s movement patterns, rather than just body parts. It improves athletic qualities...
Understand what core training is (and how to do it)
What are the core muscles? Look at the right image... Think of your rib cage and then your pelvis. Your core is made up of the...
Does cardio kill gains? Do it right and it won’t
‘Cardio kills gains.’ It’s the gym bro myth that will not die. The statement has been around for decades and it’s one that many...
Learn the 90/90 stretch: Eliminate tight hips
The benefits of the 90/90 stretch If your hips are stiff, pinchy or just not moving well, start with the 90/90 stretch. There is...
LIIT workouts: Get fitter and recover faster
Low Intensity Interval Training (LIIT) is a cardio workout that has repeated bouts of “low intensity” exercises combined with...
Landmine Squat: A joint friendly alternative to barbell back squats
It's leg day and squats are up! You hit the rack, slide a couple of light plates on either end of a barbell and proceed to...