Rebuilding from the Core: Post-Hernia Training Update
In July of last year, I suffered an umbilical hernia that disrupted much more than just a training cycle—it set off a chain reaction in my body. The damage to my abdominal fascia...
18
May
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...
14
May
Why Cookie-Cutter Back Pain Plans Could Be Destroying Your Spine
In today’s digital world, it's easier than ever to purchase pre-made rehab templates or follow a YouTuber’s go-to exercises for back pain. But just because a plan is popular—or even comes from a...
09
May
Rebuilding After a Disc Injury: The Road Back to the Barbell
When it comes to returning to heavy lifting after a disc injury, there’s no one-size-fits-all timeline—but a good rule of thumb is about a year-long rebuild. That doesn’t mean you’ll be in pain...
07
May
Building a Bulletproof Squat: Laying the Foundation Through Hip Hinge Mastery
Before we talk about building big quads or chasing PRs under a barbell, we need to address something far more fundamental: how to build a proper squat from the ground up. One of...
