The McGill Pull-Up: One Rep, Maximum Intent.
In this breakdown, I’m revisiting my early pull-up work with Dr. Stuart McGill and showing exactly what the “McGill Pull-Up” is, why we use it, and how it builds explosive upper-back strength without...
In this breakdown, I’m revisiting my early pull-up work with Dr. Stuart McGill and showing exactly what the “McGill Pull-Up” is, why we use it, and how it builds explosive upper-back strength without...
We’ve seen the rise of evidence-based training influencers like Jeff Nippard. His approach is clean, research-backed, and digestible, especially for beginners. His content brings much-needed structure to a space that was once dominated...
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...
If you're dealing with a disc bulge and nerve compression, the question often becomes: Can I still go to the gym? The short answer? You can—but whether you should is another matter entirely. ...
When it comes to teaching the squat, bench, and deadlift, there are critical mistakes I see over and over again — especially among new trainers and athletes. While we could easily dive into...
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