The Phases of a Proper Rebuild: Respecting the Process
One thing I need to make clear up front: I don’t speak for Dr. McGill—or anyone else but myself. What I share is what I’ve lived and what I’ve used successfully with others....
17
Sep
15
Sep
From Injury to 1306: Lessons I Shared with MOPs & MOEs
When you’ve been around strength sports long enough, you start to realize that pain and setbacks are part of the process. For me, that reality hit hard in 2009. I was already a...
10
Sep
Why I Continue to Promote Dr. Stuart McGill
Some memories never fade. For me, one of those is the 2011 Pro-Am in Covington, Kentucky. That meet was something special. Donnie Thompson totaled 3,000 pounds—the first man in history to do so....
29
Aug
Dry Needling, Back Pain, and Finding the Root Cause
When it comes to back pain, people often search for a quick fix. Dry needling is one of those treatments that gets a lot of attention — and rightfully so. It can be...
27
Aug
Mastering the McGill Big Three: Progressions, Variations, and Common Pitfalls
The McGill Big Three—bird dog, side plank, and modified curl-up—are cornerstone exercises for core stability and back resilience. But one thing I emphasize with all my clients is this: the right variation, the...
