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Conventional or sumo- an easy way to know your deadlift stance
When it comes to picking your deadlift stance, a common recommendation is train each style, sumo and conventional, for a few months each, then go with the one that feels better and or the one you’re stronger with. That there’s no surefire way to determine which style is better without testing them out for a […]
Assessing the hips in the transverse plane (why your lower back hurts)
January 11, 2019
When referencing hip alignment the sagittal plane (forward and backwards) is predominantly mentioned. This normally revolves around anterior pelvic tilt: Simplistically, this is a sign of tight hip flexors and lumbar spinal erectors, and weak abdominals and glutes. However, often times an anterior pelvic tilt -or too much lumbar extension- is accompanied by issues in […]
You shouldn’t stretch your hip flexors if you have hip pain
November 23, 2018
From A Better Quad Stretch: “This isn’t a great stretch for those with hip pain. Form becomes absolutely crucial and you’re honestly just playing with fire if you have hip issues and you do this stretch.” From Standing Version of the Best Damn IT Band Stretch: “Whenever you stretch the hip flexors it is crucial to have […]
Some thoughts on hip flexion strength and knee pain
June 22, 2018
Mike Reinold ran a post about the importance of hip flexion strength when it comes to knee pain. He mentions hip flexion strength is often lacking in people with patellofemoral pain (knee cap pain) issues and how to assess hip flexion strength. I want to expound on this and talk about how to strengthen the hip […]
Shoulders, hips, knees and lower back testimonials from the past month
April 23, 2018
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About once a month I update my testimonials page. There is a lot of debate in the fitness world, but it’s hard to argue with results. The more results, the better! There is no better way for people to assess whether someone knows what they’re talking about then to hear it from others. Here are some from the […]
My visit to the Washington University in St. Louis Physical Therapy Program
March 16, 2018
This turned into a behemoth of a post. I started writing this on the plane ride home and well, the cute girl next to me could only distract me so much. Next thing I know I had 15 pages. (Remember in college how you had trouble writing 10 pages, double spaced? Weird.) There is a […]
An easier, quicker way to shorten running stride
February 28, 2018
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There are various reasons someone might want to shorten their stride. Trying to land less on your heel and more on the mid-foot is a common one. Another lesser known benefit of lessening your stride: it can go with more activity from the ankle and foot. Notice the difference: On the left, the calves are quieter. The […]
An example of improving hip pain during squatting
July 22, 2016
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Calvin asked about the remote client process in August 2015. Here are some things he wrote when answering the questionnaire: “-What currently hurts (if anything)? My main issue is with my inner hips (inside of the thigh, high up towards the groin region). I experience pain and tightness, usually keep on alternating on each side […]
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