In part 3 of this shoulder injury rehab series, we look at how to integrate your scapula motion and rotator cuff work, into training pressing and pulling motions. So you’ve got your shoulder blade (scapula) moving a little better, and you’ve focussed on those deficits…
In part 2 of this shoulder injury rehab series, we look at how to assess and improve the function of your rotator cuff muscles. In part 1 we discussed how to assess and address limits in scapula motion. During part 2 we move outwards from…
In the first of this three part series, we take a detailed look at how to rehab your shoulder injury, starting with motion of the scapula. Firstly please note that I haven’t met you and I can’t see your shoulder. What I’m going to share…
In this post we discuss why you should probably stop stretching your hip flexors and train them instead. Hip flexion is a motion that rarely gets much attention. Beyond a stretch at the beginning or end of an exercise session, the muscles responsible for it…
In this post we look at how to use isometrics to reduce joint pain and improve muscle function. Isometrics are an extremely accurate form of stimulus to your muscular system. Used intelligently, they can help you improve muscle function, rehab from injury, increase range of…
In this post we look at why the plank is not the best core exercise and give you some other, more effective options. There you are, on your elbows again staring at the floor. Have you every wondered what you’re achieving with a plank? When…
In this post we discuss why reps and sets for injury rehab are not important and what you should focus on instead. Don’t misunderstand me, details are important. Paying attention to the right details is more important however. How many repetitions you complete of an…
In this post we look at how to become a stronger, injury free cyclist this winter and lay the foundations for better performance in 2020. In the U.K it’s that time of year. The leaves are falling, the sun is losing its warmth and there…
In this post we’ll look at how to recover from long term injury using resistance training. I’ll use a particular case study to show you what’s possible when you apply the principles we’re about to discuss. First a little background. I’m very fortunate to work…
If you’re over the age of 50 I’m pretty sure you’ve had that moment where you think shit, is this what getting old feels like? The spark for that thought can be anything from difficulty playing with your kids, suffering from ever more aches and…
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