Contrary to popular belief, fats are not evil! They’re actually important to our health. Want to know the real scoop regarding dietary fat and why we shouldn’t swear by the “low fat,” “reduced fat, “no fat,” lifestyle? Keep reading. If not, carry on!
Read moreTreat The Issues, Not The Tissues
The endless wealth of information on the internet definitely has its benefits. Accessibility to information has allowed businesses to expand, entrepreneurs to set out on successful journeys, and people to expand their knowledge at quick and affordable rates. BUT! Like the hazards of Web-MD and self-diagnostics, people often times misinterpret and incorrectly apply information to their individual circumstances.
Read moreA Case For Individuality
In this articleDr. Rori illustrates the intricacies that go into appropriately diagnosing and treating common aches and pains. She helps the reader understand why there are no "simple fixes" that can generally be applied based on a symptom descriptor and the importance of identifying what's causing issues in conjunction with follow up care.
IPF Bench World 2018 Meet Recap
Part 5 of 5: Getting Back Under the Bar Postpartum
In this article we discuss the postpartum period and how it relates to training.
Read morePart 4 of 5: How To Barbell Train During Pregnancy
In this article we're going to discuss what steps you can take before and during pregnancy to modify your training to serve your body and baby while baking the bun in the oven.
Read morePart 3 of 5: Training During Pregnancy - Meet Us At The Bar
In this article we are going to discuss the squat, bench press, overhead press, deadlift, and power clean, barriers you might encounter with them during pregnancy, and alternatives to continue training around them.
Read morePart 2 of 5: Barbell Training & Pregnancy - The Myth Buster
In Part 2 of 5 we explore the common myths associated with barbell training and pregnancy.
Read morePart 1 of 5: Pregnancy and the current recommendations for exercise & strength training
This is Part 1 of 5 of the PRS Pregnancy Series. In Part 1 we discuss what are the the current recommendations for exercise and strength training during pregnancy.
Read morePart 3 of 3: 3 Reasons Your Bench Hasn't Progressed & It’s Not Your Programming!
Often times when lifters come to me for shoulder, neck or other injuries of the upper back or upper extremity, one of the FIRST things I have to fix is their EYE GAZE, something that greatly influences how much you bench.
Read morePart 2 of 3: 3 Reasons Your Bench Press Hasn’t Progressed & It’s Not Your Programing
Leg drive gets its own article as is a huge component of the bench press that can make or break a maximal attempt in competition or the completion of a training set as fatigue sets in throughout more and more reps. Additionally, in my physical therapy practice with barbell athletes, lack of leg drive is a common cause of shoulder injuries and pec strains while benching.
Read moreYou WILL Get it...12/2/2017 Meet Recap
Earlier this year I decided to sign up for a meet and make it a goal to one day qualify for Raw Nationals, which is a pretty lofty goal for a new mom, but who am I to set limits on myself? This past year I trained my ass off and on December 2nd, 2017 I competed in the Brother Bennett Memorial in Mississippi, which was my first ever USAPL meet.
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Part 1 of 3: 3 Reasons Your Bench Press Hasn’t Progressed & It’s Not Your Programing!
The first of three KEY things regarding your bench press TECHNIQUE that can be a game changer for your bench press without making programming adjustments or adding in fancy toys - getting tight.
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