Brian Carroll, Author at Power Rack Strength

25 Jun

When Good Intentions Go Wrong: The Dangers of Overusing McKenzie Press-Ups for Back Pain

One of the most common mistakes I see in the rehab world is the over prescription of McKenzie-style “floppy push-ups” for low back pain. Yes, they can help in the right context, but...

20 Jun

Why I Hate the Jefferson Curl

Every few years, the fitness world gets obsessed with a new “cure-all” exercise that promises bulletproof results. One of the most persistent offenders? The Jefferson curl. Once again, I’m seeing it make the...

18 Jun

Why Bigger Disc Herniations Sometimes Heal Better

When people get their MRI results back and see the words “massive disc herniation,” it usually sends them into a tailspin. Understandably so. The word “massive” sounds catastrophic—but here’s the paradox: in some...

13 Jun

Understanding L4/L5 and L5/S1 Disc Herniations: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions

If you’ve ever reached out to me and said, “Brian, I’ve got an L4/L5 or L5/S1 disc bulge—what do I do?” you’re not alone. These are the two most commonly affected areas of...

11 Jun

Pushing the Limits: Why Eric Bugenhagen’s Wild Lifting Style Deserves Respect

I’ve been captivated lately by Eric Bugenhagen — and not in a mocking or critical way. The guy’s doing absolutely unhinged, rounded-back deadlifts, belt squats with Jujimufu standing on the platform, and bizarre...

When Good Intentions Go Wrong: The Dangers of Overusing McKenzie Press-Ups for Back Pain

Why I Hate the Jefferson Curl

Why Bigger Disc Herniations Sometimes Heal Better

Understanding L4/L5 and L5/S1 Disc Herniations: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions

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