new research on the thoracolumbar fascia’s relationship to the abdominal muscles
THE THORACOLUMBAR / ABDOMINAL CONNECTION: HOW IMPORTANT IS IT FOR CORE STABILITY? Last week the journal Clinical Anatomy published a study titled Anatomical and Functional Relationships Between the External Abdominal Oblique Muscle and the Posterior Layer of the Thoracolumbar Fascia. Allow me to help break down the abstract and show you yet another reason that […]
what is lower crossed syndrome?
LOWER CROSSED SYNDROME: WHAT IS IT, WHY IS IT A PROBLEM, AND HOW SHOULD YOU BE ADDRESSING IT? “Understanding Professor Janda’s background and training allows one to better appreciate his contribution. His disability (polio-stricken), which began during his teenage years, enhanced his observational skills to almost unbelievable proportions. Because he was initially trained as a […]
tracy reifkind’s dramatic 100 day body transformation
Learn why kettlebell swings might just be the single best exercise for losing weight and getting in shape — fast.
stuart mcgill & core strength
MORE SITUPS AND CRUNCHES FOR A STRONGER CORE? I see too many ruined backs from those who believed they were immune from spine flexion during the deep squat or clean, including some of the trainers and coaches themselves. A few lucky ones are. It’s unfortunate how many former athletes tell me they wish they listened […]
kettlebell swings
JUST A SWINGING Taco Fleur of CavemanTraining.com from Wikimedia I used to think that squats were the single best overall body strengthening / conditioning exercise that a person could do. I’ve changed my mind. One of the secrets of the Cross Fit crowd is the Kettlebell Swing. Kettlebells (they look like a cannon ball with […]