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Behind-the-Neck Danger?
Q. In reading some of your articles online, I noticed that you never seem to include behind-the-neck presses for delts or...
Eric BroserMay 9, 2015 -
Recovery and Overtraining
Q: I started training for kickboxing about seven months ago and fell in love with weightlifting, powerlifting and bodybuilding. I have...
John HansenApril 23, 2015 -
Avoid these 6 Bench Pressing Errors
Q: When I bench-press, I lower the bar to a point near my collarbones. I feel more stretch in my pecs that way, but...
Stuart McRobertDecember 28, 2014 -
Protect Your Knees
You may be able to protect the ligaments in your knees to some degree by weight training, particularly the anterior cruciate...
Joseph M. Horrigan, D.C.May 15, 2014 -
How to prevent injuries before workouts
Q: As a natural bodybuilder you are such an inspiration to me. I was wondering what you do to prevent injuries...
John HansenMay 6, 2014 -
Walk It Off
According to the August ’13 Reader’s Digest, “Walking may ease low-back pain just as well as physical therapy.” The relevant study had...
Iron Man MagazineDecember 29, 2013 -
Knee Pain and Squats
“Squats are bad for you.” We have all heard that declaration, but is it true? There are so many variables involving...
Joseph M. Horrigan, D.C.December 12, 2013 -
How to bench press without shoulder pain
Q: I find I can bench press twice a week without any shoulder pain, but if I do it three times...
Charles PoliquinDecember 2, 2013 -
Recovery From Shoulder Surgery
Q: How is your recovery from your shoulder surgery going? Are you going to compete again? If so, what adjustments will...
Dave GoodinNovember 8, 2013 -
Can We Train Too Much?
When trainees are in their peak years of training, they can’t wait to have their next workout. It doesn’t occur to...
Joseph M. Horrigan, D.C.October 21, 2013 -
Solutions to Low-Back Pain
Many of us know all too well that low-back pain can be caused by training. The culprit exercises include barbell rows,...
Joseph M. Horrigan, D.C.September 30, 2013 -
Elbow Pain and the Will to Gain
Q: I’m having a continuing problem with elbow pain. I’m wondering if you’ve experienced this and, if so, what you did...
Dave GoodinJuly 14, 2013 -
The Bottom Line on Glute Training
The concept of “core training” has become so diluted that it’s difficult to define it today. Many personal trainers, trainees, athletic...
Joseph M. Horrigan, D.C.July 11, 2013 -
Concentration Curls
The biceps is probably the most popular muscle to develop, and that’s been the case for nearly 100 years. That explains...
Joseph M. Horrigan, D.C.May 17, 2013 -
What I Would Tell the Younger Me
Hindsight is 20/20, and for now time travel is merely a fantasy. If I could go back in time to my...
Ron HarrisApril 10, 2013