Vincent Dizenzo's Rant on Warming Up

Vincent Dizenzo's Rant on Warming Up

Vincent Dizenzo
We would like to know your thoughts on warming-up and recovery.
Does Stretching Make You Flexible?

Does Stretching Make You Flexible?

Steve Pulcinella
This goes out to all the mobility experts, strength coaches and yoga instructors...
Remove the Extensor Block for a Faster Sprint

Remove the Extensor Block for a Faster Sprint

EliteFTS
Just like the most effective bar path in powerlifting is a vertical line, there are optimal directions for movement in sports.
21st Century Sleep Tactics

21st Century Sleep Tactics

Anthony Mychal
When we think of bettering performance, the topic of recovery is paramount.
The Rehab Guy: Q&A 1

The Rehab Guy: Q&A 1

Mike Robertson
You've got questions? He's got the answers to get you back under the bar.
Rehab Fatigue

Rehab Fatigue

EliteFTS
Like anyone who regularly reads elitefts.com™, I've struggled with injuries.
A Brief Overview of Shoulder Subluxations

A Brief Overview of Shoulder Subluxations

Brandon Patterson
Regardless of whether or not you have the surgery, you’ll need to focus on extensive warm-ups prior to activities that cause subluxations.
Tips and Tricks for Rehabbing and Preventing Common Sports Injuries

Tips and Tricks for Rehabbing and Preventing Common Sports Injuries

Daniel Schneider
When your training is going well, your body is able to recover better.
Sleep: Why It's Essential

Sleep: Why It's Essential

Kyle Newell
Sleep needs to be for more than just tissue repair.
The Rocking Boat to Recovery

The Rocking Boat to Recovery

EliteFTS
As a powerlifting coach and professional clinical social worker, I used to define "recovery" in two different ways depending on what hat I was wearing at the time.
Rehab/Prehab Work for Your Shoulders

Rehab/Prehab Work for Your Shoulders

Joey Smith
Here are 10 easy effective shoulder prehab/rehab warm-ups that we perform at NeboBarbell.
No Lower? No Problem! A Broken Down Trainer's Journey Back to Functionality

No Lower? No Problem! A Broken Down Trainer's Journey Back to Functionality

EliteFTS
I think it’s safe to say that if you're a frequent reader of this site, you know full well the extreme benefits that can be derived by lifting massive weights with our lower extremities.
Paleo Rehab

Paleo Rehab

Steve Pulcinella
So stay tuned my little Pulcimaniacs and see if Uncle Steve can bull his way through his own rehab with total disregard of the advice of doctors, friends and family without ending up with a permanent pimp walk.
What Do You Do Now That Basketball Season Is Over?

What Do You Do Now That Basketball Season Is Over?

Kyle Newell
The basketball season is just coming to an end for many high schools, and it won’t be long before many of the players are off to their AAU teams.
The Overlooked Essentials for Your Ultimate Adaptation

The Overlooked Essentials for Your Ultimate Adaptation

Kyle Newell
If only I had known these essential ingredients for getting stronger, leaner, and more energetic when I was competing in bodybuilding, it would have made things a whole lot easier.
Ice Baths: Hot or Not?

Ice Baths: Hot or Not?

Anthony Shaw
Jumping into a bath full of ice or having a cold shower is a great way to recover from exercise, right?
I’m Injured—Now What?

I’m Injured—Now What?

Doug Balzarini
The focus of this article is to discuss what you do after you've sustained an injury.
Forearm, Shoulder or IT Band Pain? Robertson has Answers

Forearm, Shoulder or IT Band Pain? Robertson has Answers

Mike Robertson
Don't forget about impacting the ENTIRE upper extremity as well.
Athletic Pubalgia

Athletic Pubalgia

Mike Robertson
I've seen a ton of hip impingements on the right side
Do You Have These Problems?

Do You Have These Problems?

Mike Robertson
I was wondering if you can help me out with a hamstring issue.
Landon's Strength and Conditioning 101

Landon's Strength and Conditioning 101

Landon Evans
Make sure there is rationale for its prescription.
Corrective Exercise: Does It Have a Place in MMA Strength Training?

Corrective Exercise: Does It Have a Place in MMA Strength Training?

Doug Balzarini
Trying to convince a combat athlete that thoracic spine mobility drills will help him in the octagon is like trying to convince my girlfriend that size doesn’t matter.
EMS – Electrical Muscle Stimulation: A tool to complement training

EMS – Electrical Muscle Stimulation: A tool to complement training

Giovanni Ciriani
The brain sends electrical impulses through the nerves to obtain voluntary muscle contractions.
How Do You Recover?

How Do You Recover?

Kevin Carr
Assuming we have someone who is fully motivated and has an adequate strength and conditioning program at his disposal, it’s time we address the educational component of action persuasion.