The shoulder joint is one of the most vulnerable joints in the human body. There is so much range of movement that it is surprising

When we use imaging to look at the spine, we can see things like degeneration, disc bulge, scoliosis, or maybe even an extra vertebra. These

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Shoulder pain sucks. If you’ve been lifting for any significant amount of time, then you’ve likely felt it. Maybe it was just a little pinch

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Donnie Thompson, or Super D, is a retired powerlifter turned physical therapist. He now owns his own gym, and trains athletes using powerlifting techniques to

Your shoulder is a complex joint. Think of how many ways your shoulder can move and how we ask it to support loads in all

In gym folklore not much surpasses the bench press. From Monday being International Bench and Curl Day to the constant “How much d’ya bench, bro?”

In a perfect world we’d all be able to do everything and training sessions would consist of performing freestanding handstand push ups, lifting more than

If you perform strength training, then you’ve probably experienced shoulder pain. You’re not alone. About 36% of injuries in the weight training population occur at

A few weeks ago I wrote on the importance of addressing the upper back musculature to develop a stable and functional shoulder joint and shoulder