September 10
Tip: No Need to Stretch If You Do This
Science shows you can improve mobility without stretching. Here's how.
August 11
8 Injections That Heal Injuries
The needle is better than the knife. Here are the latest scientific advances in healing joint, tendon, and muscle injuries.
July 6
Tip: Trigger Point Technique For Posterior Shoulder
Place a firm ball under the posterior delt. Lift the arm for 15 to 45 seconds.
June 23
Tip: Roll Your Upper Back Right
Fight perma-slouch by moving your thoracic spine into extension. Hang out in one spot for as long as you feel a stretch. As you feel it fade, shift the roller down your spine.
May 15
3 Trigger Point Drills For Pain Relief
Pain makes it harder to lift and stay motivated. Not getting relief? Trigger point therapy may be your solution. Here's how to do it.
October 24
10 Commandments of Injury Prevention
Follow these 10 simple rules and never miss another workout from an aching back, a bum shoulder, or a gimpy knee.
September 19
4 Ways to Greatly Accelerate Recovery
Here's how to heal and regenerate faster on off days so you can train harder, train heavier, and keep getting better.
August 30
Rehab Gone Wrong
Foam rollers, lacrosse balls, back walking, kettlebells. Can these work as tools to fix tightness and pain? Not when you use them like this. Here's what works better.
August 22
3 Stretches That Make Things Worse
Everyone does these three stretches... and just about everyone is screwing them up. Are you?
July 7
Top Tools for Beat Up Athletes
Feeling banged up from lifting or sports? Here are some cool new ways to prevent and treat common problems.
June 21
Tip: Fix This Tiny Muscle and Lift Heavier
Does your butt hurt on long car rides? Need frequent trips to the chiropractor? Have pain down your leg? Here's the problem and how to fix it.
May 30
The Absolute Best and Worst Therapy Methods
Four of these rehab methods are great... and two are wasting your money. Here's what works and what doesn't. Bonus: Videos of the best techniques!
May 18
4 Things to Do AFTER Lifting to Boost Gains
After training you have a 5-15 minute window of opportunity to greatly accelerate recovery and overall progress. Here's exactly what to do.
May 16
3 Ways to Move Better and Lift Harder
Do these movements before your next workout! Not only will they loosen you up quickly and make you feel awesome, they'll enhance performance.
April 13
Foam Rolling Facts and Fiction
Stop violating your foam roller! If you're going to use it, use it at the right time and for the right reason. Get the facts.
April 7
The Perfect 6-Minute Warm-Up
Don't waste all your training time warming up. But don't skip the warm-up either. Get primed to lift in just 6 minutes. Here's how.
April 6
7 Ways to Fix Anterior Pelvic Tilt
Fix this common posture problem. Not only will you look better, but you'll get better results from training.
March 23
Use Rollers and Lacrosse Balls for Gains
Break up the scar tissue that reduces flexibility, contractibility, and blood flow using a roller and a lacrosse ball. Here's how.
March 16
The 5 Dumbest Stretching Myths
For decades, gym goers and athletes stretched before workouts and competitions. Then stretching became “bad.” Here's the real story.