Definition On average, Americans are sitting an average of 13 hours a day. Between commuting to and from work, the modern desk job lifestyle, sitting while eating and even sitting during a netflix binge, we seem to be on our butts ALOT. The effects of this lifestyle over time can lead to muscular imbalances around…
The Deadlift. The king of all exercises. Learn how to master the deadlift, build a powerful core, avoid injuries, and stay pain free. The deadlift is one of the purest forms of strength training. It is a classic movement that has stood the test of time. What could be more simple than picking something up…
The Dead Bug is a great exercise that can be used as a rehab technique for lower back pain. The exercise avoids spinal flexion and keeps the lower back in a safe and neutral position while building a solid core at the same time. It can also be used to build spinal stability and core…
Mckenzie Method The Mckenzie Method is a means of evaluating, treating and preventing lower back pain. The Mckenzie method was created by Physical Therapist, Dr. Robin Mckenzie, . The Mckenzie method, or mechanical diagnosis and therapy method (MDT), is a classification and treatment system based on 3 steps. The 3 steps are evaluation, treatment and…
The McGill Method The McGill Curl up is one of Dr. Stuart McGill’s Big 3 core exercises. The McGill Big 3 are the 3 foundational movements that Dr. McGill uses to strengthen the core and ultimately eliminate lower back pain and disorders so that you can return safely to exercise or simply get back to…
Learn how to properly and efficiently execute the bird-dog exercise. Create core stability, fix low back pain, and prevent injuries. When it comes to learning how to properly control and engage your core, you can’t beat the basics. The bird-dog is one of Dr. Stuart McGill’s Big 3 exercises. These exercises are the key to…
Begginer to Advanced Plank Progression: This is your “order of operations”, if you will, for the progression of difficulty of the core plank exercise. I thought this would be a good video for everyone because it is not only a great core workout but if done properly it is a safe workout. Notes of execution:…
Fix Low Back Pain With The Single Arm Farmers Carry: The single arm farmers carry is a great exercise that can be used to strengthen and re-balance the core and Quadratus Lumborum. By using this exercise to help re-balance your core strength, you can also alleviate low back pain or prevent low back pain all…
Diaphragmatic Breathing: Train your core with proper breathing! This may come as a suprise to some of you, but the diaphram (your breathing muscle) is part of your core! The very top muscle of the core to be exact. And, order to have a well rounded, strong core, you should be training this muscle…
