How Often Should You Really Do the McGill Big Three?
One of the most common questions I get is this: "In Back Mechanic, Dr. McGill recommends doing the Big Three daily, but I've heard you say six days a week is better for...
06
Jun
30
May
Why Your Back Pain Keeps Coming Back (And How to Break the Cycle for Good)
Back pain that won’t stay gone is one of the most frustrating problems for lifters, athletes, and everyday people alike. You finally start feeling better… and then it comes back. Maybe even worse...
23
May
Why Good Form Matters In Everything You Do
In sports like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the entire objective is to manipulate your opponent’s body into positions where they are forced to submit, often due to joint pain or the threat of structural damage....
21
May
Build a Core of Iron Before You Squat or Deadlift
Before we even get into bar placement, programming, volume, or which variation of the squat or deadlift is best for you, there's a crucial step lifters often skip: building the right foundation. Whether...
16
May
Stop Cutting Weight: Lessons from a Veteran Powerlifter
Cutting weight was my identity for most of my powerlifting career. In fact, I wrote an entire book on the subject back in 2013. Meet after meet, year after year—I was always trimming...
