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....
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Sep
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...
20
Aug
Understanding the McGill Assessment: Building Resilience, Reducing Pain, and Progressing with Purpose
The McGill assessment isn’t about handing out a cookie-cutter list of exercises. Its true purpose is to identify the root cause of pain, understand your unique injury history, and establish a prognosis for...
15
Aug
Inside the Mind of a Spine Master: My Candid Conversation with Dr. Stuart McGill
What happens when you sit down with one of the most respected spine experts in the world — and a man who quite literally helped rebuild you from the ground up — and...
13
Aug
The Myth of “Even Rounding” in the Spine: Why Context and Nuance Matter
It’s one thing to be in a quadruped position on the floor and segment your spine without any significant load. That might be fine. But put a 900-pound deadlift in your hands and...
