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.
Read moreEpisode #30: Inspirational Interview | Post-Hysterectomy Return to High Level Powerlifting Competitions
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.
Read moreEpisode #29: Inspirational Interview | Barbell Training With Scoliosis, Osteoarthritis & Osteopenia
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.
Read moreEpisode #28: Inspirational Interview | Don’t Let Surgeries Stop You From Barbell Training or Powerlifting
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.
Read moreEpisode #27: Inspirational Interview | How to Avoid Hip Surgery With the Barbell & Mindset Shifts
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.
Read moreEpisode #26: Inspirational Interview | Barbell Training After a Heart Transplant
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.
Read moreEpisode #25: Live Hot Seat Q&A Session | Clinical Coaching, Technique, Injury Rehab & More
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?
Read moreEpisode #24: Danny Lennon, MSc - Cutting & Confining to a Powerlifting Weight Class | A Decision Hierarchy
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.
Read moreWhat We Saw Wednesday #4: How to Breathe in the Overhead Press (Top or Bottom?)
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.
Read moreEpisode #23: Dr. Robert Santana, PhD, RD, SSC | Weight Gain & Lean Body Mass Increases for Strength Athletes - Does gaining weight make you stronger?
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!
Read moreWhat We Saw Wednesday #3: Does your butt come off the bench like THIS?
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.
Read moreEpisode #22: Facebook Live #2 - Programming, Nutrition & Injuries!
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?
Read moreWhat We Saw Wednesday #2: Are You Making This Bench Press Leg Drive Mistake?
Learn about a common leg drive error that may be contributing to pec or shoulder pain or abruptly failing one to two inches off the chest.
Read moreEpisode #21: Mindset & Habits To Build A Healthy Relationship With Food For Strength, Performance, Physique & Life With Alessandra & Josh Scutnik of SD Evolution
Deciphering accurate health and fitness information can be challenging in a world of information overload! Especially when trying to fit it into your already busy life.
In this episode, Dr. Rori Alter, PT, PRSCC, SSC, and Dr. Alyssa Haveson, PT, PRSCC, sit down with special guests: Alessandra and Josh Skutnik, the creators of SD Evolution and FIT Coach Pro. They cover essential and practical tools that you must hear to achieve your desired, healthy lifestyle:
Read moreWhat We Saw Wednesday #1: Knee Pain When You Lift? Check This Unracking & Reracking Mistake!
If you’re experiencing knee pain when you barbell train or powerlift and you’ve done all the things to try and address it, check this unracking and reracking mistake.
Read moreEpisode #20: Dr. Christy Alexon, PhD, RD | Nutrition for Strength Sport Performance, Physique & Optimal Health
After listening to this episode, you will have informative, knowledgeable, and practical tools to take your nutritional game to the next level. Even if you feel like you are juggling many things, it’s time you support your life and training goals with adequate and effective nutrition strategies.
Read more[Exclusive Interview] Why Study Strength Training & Coaching As A Physical Therapist With Dr. Al Lin, PT
Physical therapists and chiropractors no longer focus solely on pain management, short-term relief, isolation techniques, manual therapy, and modalities. Instead, they aim to influence the whole person in front of them and achieve global long-term tissue change with a patient’s unique goals in mind.
Read more10 Minute Tip #12: Staff PT to Cash PT | 4 Hacks to Transitioning From Working FOR Someone to Working For Yourself
Wondering how to stop PT burnout and transition to Cash PT? Here are the four things you need while keeping your day job as you transition your side hustle to the career of your dreams!
Read moreEpisode #19: Client Spotlight: Why Powerlifters Need To Learn About Technique & Programming With Stephanie Tracy
A coach’s job is to educate a lifter on safe and effective barbell technique, maximize strength and muscular development, help ensure goal attainment through appropriate programming and technique, provide support throughout the process, and ultimately keep people happy and lifting for years to come.
Read more10 Minute Tip #11: Choosing the Right Cue in Barbell Training
What is a coaching cue and how are they used in barbell training? The concept of cueing is a bit elusive, and people either use the term incorrectly or get overwhelmed and try to focus on too many cues at once.
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