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In this post we’ll look at why tricep dips are bad for your shoulders and show how they don’t really challenge your triceps either. At a glance Incorrect muscle target: Dips load your shoulder (anterior deltoid) — not your triceps — due to the line of force bypassing the elbow joint in most cases. Shoulder injury risk: Many people […]

In this post I’ll explain how to set up the leg press machine to get the best results and what to check if you’re experiencing issues. The leg press challenges many of the muscles in the lower body including the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes and calves. It offers a safer alternative to the free weight loaded […]

In this post we explore why the face pull is bad exercise and give you a safer, more effective alternative. Perhaps the most significant part of my work is not the exercises I give people, but rather the ones I suggest they stop doing. There are a number of common exercises that represent bad choices […]

In this post we’ll look at how to make long term improvements in range of motion without the use of passive techniques such as stretching, massage and foam rolling. What is range of motion and why is it important? Range of motion is how much available movement you have at a joint or joints. How […]

In this post we look at why your hamstring gets tight when you run and why stretching doesn’t address the fundamental issue. You’re out for a run and feeling good so you decide to lift the pace. After a few minutes your hamstring tightens up. You stretch it out but the sensation lingers and now […]