When Stretching a Tight Muscle Doesn’t Work – A Look at the Gastrocnemius & Soleus
As personal trainers, certain teachings become so ingrained that we rarely question them. One such principle is: “If it’s tight,…
Debunking the Tight Hip Flexor Myth: Understanding the Modified Thomas Test
Are Your Clients Really Dealing with Tight Hip Flexors or an Anterior Pelvic Tilt? It’s a common narrative: hours spent…
Can Changing Your Foot Position Isolate And Grow Different Quadricep Muscles?
Recently, I sparked a debate on Facebook regarding the impact of foot position on squats and its influence on quadricep…
Foot Biomechanics : The Over Pronation Fallacy
Foot Biomechanics Made Simple: The Overpronation Fallacy Introduction With summer around the corner, it’s the perfect time to kick off…
Why We Should Consider Adding Hip Hitching To Our Clients Programmes
Why You Should Add Hip Hitching to Your Clients’ Programmes Incorporating hip hitching into your clients’ training can benefit both…
Why The Turkish Get Up Is Valuable To A Personal Trainer’s Programming
Why the Turkish Get-Up is Essential for Personal Trainers The Turkish Get-Up (TGU) is a versatile and effective exercise that…
Risk Reduction & Intrinsic Biomechanics
gh Introduction In the realm of personal training, regardless of the sports or exercises your clients engage in, understanding and…
How To Identify If Your Quadratus Lumborum Muscle Is In Spasm & It’s Effect On Lower Back Pain & Movement Ability
Identifying Quadratus Lumborum Spasm and Its Impact on Lower Back Pain and Mobility The quadratus lumborum (QL) muscle plays a…
How To Reduce Your Own Back Pain: The Rugby Edition
How to Alleviate Back Pain: A Guide for Rugby Players Back pain is a widespread issue, affecting up to 80%…