Not achieving full knee extension on the last rep of a barbell squat lockout may lead to anterior knee pain, a weak lockout, and other issues. Here are ways to fix your squat lockout.
Unlike squat and deadlift, the knees remain bent during the bench press. Though this greatly reduces the likelihood of having knee pain while benching, it can still happen. If you’re wondering what to do about your knee pain during bench press, we’re here to help.
Are you too old to lift weights and barbell train? The thought is, it’s not safe to lift heavy weights if you’re old. But when done optimally, it’s safe, leads to improved function, and protects long term health.
A common but often overlooked issue we see with the bench press is that the lifter does not fully lock out their elbows on the bench press after the un-rack and before the start of the first rep.
While the deadlift is not as tough on your knees as the squat, you may experience anterior knee pain when deadlifting. If you’re wondering what to do when your knee hurts while deadlifting, we’re here to help!
When you experience chronic pain or injury that stops you from participating in your sport it can cause depression and a loss of identity. Barbell training is one of the few things that can positively impact your recovery and mental health long term.
Three reasons your weight shifting forward on squats and how to fix it! When we see the heels pop up, knees slide forward, or a forward shifting bar path in the squat, we know that your squat technique is not optimal.
Squat frequency, intensity, volume, and technique all play a part in anterior knee pain from squatting. Here we are going to address technical considerations of the squat and knee pain to assist in reducing it.
Functional anatomy of the knee: understand normal forces on the knee joint combine powerlifting programming and barbell movement mechanics to maintain healthy, pain free movements.
A hysterectomy is a major surgery that needs time to recover from. Returning to powerlifting after a hysterectomy is safe but a process that needs to be respected and slow in order for the body to heal and rebuild.
Is barbell training safe for me? Barbell resistance training is one of the best ways to reduce joint pain, improve posture, and slow the progression of your curvature and bone loss due to osteopenia and osteoporosis.
Unexpected or elective surgery may temporarily interrupt barbell training or entirely lead to a change in participation. Here is a discussion on important shifts in focus and mindset to stay motivated and not lose what we’re so passionate about.
If you have hip pain with squats and are faced with choosing between surgery or parting ways with your barbell training, there may still be another answer to addressing your pain. It’s possible to overcome a labrum tear and continue barbell training without surgery.
Heavy resistance training after a heart transplant might scare most people but it’s important for long term health and function. Learn how barbell training can help you get stronger and improve your quality of life after a heart transplant.
Live Q&A Session with the PRS Clinical Coaches | How long should we wait to increase the weight on the bar for a new lifter? What are some good cues for getting someone to keep tension in the bottom of a squat?
During the competitive growth of a powerlifter, they are faced with the decisions to choose a specific weight class to compete in. In this episode of the PRS Podcast, expert nutritionist, Danny Lennon, MSc discusses the topic of weight manipulation for the weight class sport of powerlifting.
The Valsalva Maneuver is an important part of the overhead press. We discuss where to breathe in the overhead press to optimize your training and reduce your injury risk.
Caloric intake is important for building strength and muscle mass, but just how much you need depends on your goals and your current body composition. Can you build muscle mass in a caloric surplus, at maintenance, or in a deficit? Find out here!
Is your butt popping up when you bench press? It shouldn’t! Here’s an interesting variation of unintentional butt lift during the bench press, a cue to fix it, and a not so common reason why it may be happening and difficult to fix.
Q&A time! Curious about the intention of exercise selection and the purpose of variations, technique cues you might be missing, maintenance vs. competition nutrition and the nuances of counting macros for all ages, genders, goals, and life phases?
