Stay ahead of the game with strategies to keep your workouts safe. Learn how to minimize risks and protect your body while reaching your fitness goals.
It happened again Another professional pitcher, another shoulder issue, another press conference with the classic “don’t worry, it’s just inflammation” tone. The lucky guy? Pablo López, pitcher for the Minnesota Twins. The problem? The same cursed shoulder. And before you say “well yeah, but I don’t play baseball,” hold up a second. Because if someone […]
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I’ve been training for years, but there was one phase where I got a little too comfortable with my deadlift. You know that feeling when you’ve been doing something so long you think you’re untouchable? Well, that was me—until I realized my form had slowly drifted into bad habits. One day, mid-lift, I felt a
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Building a strong chest is awesome. But overemphasizing it can lead to muscle imbalances. This imbalance might cause you to hunch. Imagine building a house with a strong front but a weak foundation. Not ideal, right? When your chest muscles overpower your back, it pulls your shoulders forward. This creates that hunched appearance many dread.
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Lifting weights is awsome for beefing up your strength and getting fit, but it can also throw a curveball at your joints, especially your knees. Keeping those knees happy and pain-free while you’re lifting is crucial for keeping your training on track, safe, and effective. So, let’s analyze 10 solid strategies to prevent knee pain
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Wondering if you can still pump iron with that nagging back pain? The answer’s not so simple, but let’s dive into it. Back pain’s got a long list of culprits: sitting too much, slouching, injuries, disk issues, muscle or joint troubles, and more. Surprisingly, ditching exercise can be a big part of the problem. Staying
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Anyone who has lifted weights has probably benched at least once without using the proper barbell collars. I have to admit that I did too while being well aware of the risks I was taking. Barbell collars are an essential tool for our safety and the safety of others when we train. They also allow
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Working out in the gym is an extremely beneficial activity for physical and mental health. Sport in general helps tone the body and strengthen joints and muscles; it improves blood circulation, keeps the brain healthy, and stimulates concentration. Going to the gym is a panacea for mental health because physical activity is the best way
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