It may surprise the many who consider me to be the go-to guy for spinal problems, that I conquered shoulder problems long before I began my quest to be the best spinal rehab professional. A Little ... Continue Reading
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Feel Better, Look Sexier, and Live Longer: Walk More
Want to feel better, look sexier, and live longer? Walk more. As health advice goes, it’s not exactly earth shattering. But it’s often ignored. ... Continue Reading
8 Steps to Instantly Improve Your Squat
Let’s face it. When you read an article about improving your squat, you’re not particularly bothered about developing the way you move. Nor are you especially concerned about keeping squat injuries at bay. ... Continue Reading
8 Steps to Immediately Improve Your Squat
Let’s face it. When you read an article about improving your squat, you’re not particularly bothered about developing the way you move. Nor are you especially concerned about keeping squat injuries at bay. ... Continue Reading
Learn to Run Strong, With Andrew Read, Ep 18
In this episode, we talk with longtime Breaking Muscle contributor Andrew Read. Someone we would call one of the BM "OG." Andrew has a brand-new book out this week, Run Strong, so we decided to ask him how ... Continue Reading
Gym-timidation: Just Say No
Once upon a time, I had a first-time client who arrived at her very first personal training appointment decked out in the latest and cutest workout outfit, replete with makeup, lots of jewelry, lots of ... Continue Reading
Cycling: 4 Ways to Test Your Progress
I am fanatical about numbers. I guess that comes with an engineering science background. I find that measuring things helps to keep training focused and gives you an understanding of where you are in your ... Continue Reading
The Dangers of Hyperventilation (And CrossFit Social Media)
When we were kids, we all had contests in the pool to see who could hold his or her breath the longest. That’s a rite of passage as a kid in summer, claiming your spot as the reigning champ of underwater ... Continue Reading
Manual Therapists: Training Tips to Stay Healthy on the Job
Massage therapists and other professionals who practice bodywork do wonderful things for people. However, it is estimated that as high as 80% of professionals in this field dropout after two years. This is ... Continue Reading
Individualized Coaching and the Future of Competitive CrossFit
When I competed in the CrossFit Games in 2011, the competition area that was set up in the StubHub Center (then known as the Home Depot Center) was “Parking Lot 17.” I had hit the big time. Painted parking ... Continue Reading
Build Athleticism and a Superhero Body With Rest Pause Training
When we first take an interest in fitness, the most popular reason is to make changes to our physique. We crave strength. We crave athleticism. We crave feeling as invincible as we can be in our human ... Continue Reading
3 Lessons From Injury: Making Lemonade From Lemons
Ten reps. That's how many I demanded of myself on the fateful set of tire flips. By the fourth rep I was struggling, fatigued from previous sets, but I soldiered on - in retrospect, not the wisest ... Continue Reading
Should You Split Jerk With a Wide Grip?
As I mentioned in my last article, I recently attended the Pan American Games. The one thing that stood out to us technique watchers was the wide grip jerks employed by quite a number of weightlifting ... Continue Reading
5 Fundamental Core and Abdominal Exercises for Beginners
If you’re newer to training or getting back into shape, I’m sure you’ve heard about core training. Perhaps you’ve heard about it in magazines or maybe your doctor recommended it. So, that’s all ... Continue Reading
The Problem Isn’t Your Strength Program – It’s You
I am hopeful that in an advanced modern era of fitness that the majority of us might recognize a “one-size-fits-all” program only works for the beginner. Unfortunately, right after finishing this article ... Continue Reading
A Case for the Wide Grip Jerk: It’s Hard to Argue With Success
As I mentioned in my last article, I recently attended the Pan American Games. The one thing that stood out to us technique watchers was the wide grip jerks employed by quite a number of weightlifting ... Continue Reading
5 Underrated Reasons You Should Pick Up a Martial Art
“Why study a martial art?” is a question that has many answers. The benefits of the training are widely touted and the popularity of mixed martial arts has brought new insight and perspective to the arts. ... Continue Reading
CrossFit and the Real Meaning of “No Excuses”
Sometimes it’s hard to go to the gym. Work stress creeps in. Obligations begin to take over. Maybe a nagging injury flares. I know I have my excuses. After I met Joe Fonseca I started to suck it up ... Continue Reading
A Recipe for Summer Fun in the Sun (And Mad Skewer Skills)
Summer is meant for outdoor family fun. What better way to break a sweat than to grab the family and go to the nearest park and play? Primal play is one of the greatest things we adults can do for ... Continue Reading
Train Your Mind: The Real Meaning of “Mind Over Matter”
Before embarking on any form of training whether it be as a tactical athlete or complete beginner to exercise, it is important for us to have our mind in the right place. Getting up at 0500 in the snow to ... Continue Reading
Skipping Leg Day: Smart Strength With Charles Staley
Note: Charles is here on a weekly basis to help you cut through the B.S. and get to the bottom of the biggest questions in health and training. Post your questions directly to Charles in the comments below ... Continue Reading
My Transition From Professional Baseball to Competitive CrossFit
I flunked out. The past four years of pursuing professional baseball at all costs was valiant in effort, against the odds, but I fell short of my ultimate goal. Much like my collegiate clock ran out in ... Continue Reading
Keep (Sumo) Deadlifting: Unorthodox Rehab for Lumbar Injuries
One of the obvious questions I get from readers and athletes is why and how I use deadlifting as a lumbar rehab exercise when most health professionals avoid it. The start to that answer is pretty simple: ... Continue Reading
3 Bang-for-Your-Buck Mobility Exercises for Bigger Lifts
You’re stuck spending thirty minutes on your warm up and wondering why you can’t make any gains in your training. Even more importantly, your squat depth is abysmal, you lack a comfortable and effective ... Continue Reading
