Training

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 […]

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 […]

In this post we look at the reasons why you keep getting injured and explain how to stop the frustrating cycle for good. At a glance Repeated injuries are sometimes a sign of underlying system-level issues, not just isolated muscle or joint problems. Most people focus on the site of pain instead of the root cause — which […]

In this post we take a look at what to do when physiotherapy doesn’t work for your injury and the potential reasons why. At a glance Physiotherapy often falls short when it focuses only on isolated body parts and passive treatments. If rehab isn’t working, the issue might be how you’re moving, not just what you’re […]