After completing Layne Norton’s in-person assessment with Dr. Stuart McGill and myself in early 2018, it was time to move into the next critical phase: rebuilding. Layne had already experienced significant pain relief...
Back in late 2017, I found myself pulled into a situation that would spark one of the most talked-about rehab collaborations in strength sports—working with Layne Norton on his chronic back pain. Now,...
Have you ever been told that 85% of back pain cases are classified as "non-specific"? Has a clinician or coach given you this vague diagnosis? A quick Google search reinforces this claim, suggesting...
One of the most impactful lessons I learned from Dr. McGill—and continue to apply—is that if you have the ability to perform an exercise standing instead of seated, IN SOME CASES—you should choose...
The first and most important technique for avoiding back pain is mastering the lifter’s wedge. This involves locking your back in place, engaging your lats by "dropping them into your back pockets," anti-shrugging,...
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