The Truth About the Ab Wheel: Helpful Tool or Back Wrecker?
I get asked all the time about the ab wheel. Is it good for your core? Is it bad for your back? Should you be using it if you want a stronger, more...
03
Dec
22
Oct
When Lifting Becomes Dogma: Why Context and Coaching Matter More Than the Barbell
Let’s get something straight right from the start: almost every injury I see in the clinic starts with a squat or deadlift. Four out of five, easily. And most of those injuries? They...
24
Sep
Dear Lifting Dorks: Stop the Generic Advice
There’s something I need to say to all the so-called gurus out there—the closet physical therapy experts, the internet chiropractors, and the self-proclaimed barbell coaches who don’t know a barbell from a dumbbell....
19
Sep
Pain-Free Doesn’t Mean Healed: Lessons from Back Injury Recovery
One of the hardest lessons for people dealing with back injuries is understanding that pain-free doesn’t mean healed. In my own journey, I learned this the hard way. After being out of pain...
03
Sep
Overtraining vs. Under Recovery: What Lifters Get Wrong
Are you truly overtraining—or are you just under-recovered? After three decades under the bar, I’ve learned that most people don’t know the difference until it’s too late. They grind, push, and convince themselves...
