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So you’d like to start resistance training because you’ve read about it’s benefits, particularly as you age. Like most people you have some existing physical issues. A knee that feels stiff in the morning perhaps, back pain that comes and goes, or a shoulder that gives you trouble on occasion. You want to get stronger […]

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. At a glance Face pulls are high-risk, low-benefit for those with shoulder issues. Why face pulls hurt: Better alternative: Supine reverse cable crossover Introduction Perhaps the most significant part of my work is not the exercises I […]

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 […]