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 astoundingly common and can usually be...
Hip Hinge Exercises for Strength and Mobility The hip hinge - the “forgotten” movement pattern that is king for building strong, mobile hips, glutes & hamstrings that pop and a resilient low back. You do push and pull movements for the upper body, right? You...
Introduction to shoulder mobility You’re here because you want to improve your shoulder mobility. Perhaps you’re in pain or perhaps you just feel restricted and unable to perform certain exercises well (overhead press, anyone?). Either way, it’s limiting you and...
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 a logical, biological reason for this: it targets the deepest stuff. This is a principle of effective mobility training. To expand range of...