Lats, traps, spinal erectors – read how gyms and members are making mistakes while training these large, strong muscles that impact overall health, posture, and support.
I’m heading into an extended vacation/break from the gym in about a month. While I’m normally careful to take rest days as needed, I’m approaching my long layoff by grinding on nonstop. I’m reminded of a story I read in a bodybuilding book many years ago. The author was trying to make a point about…
Last weekend I came across an article from a fitness influencer with the stunning title: “Does This Invention End Low Back Pain Forever?” I had mixed emotions as I began to read—sorry to see my side hustle fall, but grateful for an end to this terrible affliction. As I should have expected, the breakthrough turned…
Throwing out my back while deadlifting used to be a once-a-year proposition. When I found the Starting Strength guide for deadlifting a decade ago, I was delighted to learn some thoughtful benchmarks for form. Instead of just grunting max weight off the floor, I had cues for how to set up my deadlift, such as:…
I used to work at a public relations firm where the leaders of each specialty (social media, crisis communications, etc.) had offices along the same hallway. You could open any door along this strip and find a communications pro able to pass along incredible insights in his or her area of expertise. For a mid-level…