Due to the physical and psychological stress placed on the body during weight training, it’s inevitable, at some point you will get injured. Whether it’s just aching joints, a stiff back or a muscle strain, the articles below will help you to avoid injury and speed your recovery when one does occur.
Injury, Rehab and Stretching
Lower Body Warm-Up - 10 Minutes to Better Performance!
Nick Tumminello - February 15, 2010
This warm-up takes no more than ten minutes. If you are serious about improving your performance and breaking new PR’s, you'll do well to listen to Nick Tumminello as he gives an lower body warm-up 101. Read more...
Upper Body Warm-Up - 10 Minutes to Better Performance!
Nick Tumminello - November 25, 2009
This warm-up takes no more than ten minutes. If you are serious about improving your performance and breaking new PR’s, you'll do well to listen to Nick Tumminello as he gives an upper body warm-up 101. Read more...
Get Big Legs with Bad Knees
Nick Tumminello - September 29, 2009
We bring you Knee-friendly training, exercises that maximize results in strength and muscle but place minimal stress on the knee joint. After reading this you will no longer have the option of using the “I have bad knees” excuse when it comes to building muscular legs! Read more...
How Gluteal Atrophy Affects Posture & Performance
John Izzo - June 1, 2009
Optimal function from the glutes will enable you to perform optimally for sport and to get the most out of your hard work with the iron, aswell as helping reduce the risk of low back pain and other associated injuries. Read more...
Static Stretching for Dynamic People
Nate Green - April 19, 2007
Want to know how to prevent injury, fix nagging imbalances, gain some extra strength, and be able to perform nearly all of the Kama Sutra positions (even Splitting of the Bamboo!) with ease? Nate introduces Static Stretching... Read more...
Small Balls That Please - Correcting Soft Tissue Dysfunction
Maki Riddington - November 12, 2006
So how exactly does a small piece of rubber, massaging oneself, and strength training relate to one another? You’d be surprised. Maki takes us through the benefits of using small balls and demonstrates several exercises along with video examples of each exercise. Read more...
Shouldering Through The Pain
Boris Bachmann - June 27, 2006
Whether you’re a competitive athlete, an avid strength trainer, or someone involved in a power sport, you can be sure the shoulders will take a beating. Understand what precautions should be taken to strengthen the shoulders and how to fit them into your current program. Read more...
Having a Blackberry Doesn’t Mean You’re Mobile
Dave Tate - September 18, 2005
It's no secret that Dave has had to endure countless injuries and set backs over his lifting career. But it's these set backs and his desire to overcome them that has made him a better lifter. Some great advice on improving mobility within. Read more...
Warm up for your spine
John Paul Catanzaro - November 10, 2004
Three easy methods to warm-up the spine for activity - The Foam Roll, Camel/Cat Exercise and Pelvic Rocks on a Swiss ball. If you are currently experiencing some form of low back pain or want to prevent back pain, perform at least one of the methods before your workout. Read more...
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