Squat lifting of heavy weights can lead to increased spine hyperextension and places excessive pressure on the posterior disc annulus, according to a recent study. Because of the added pressure these ...

Experienced lifters ensure that they don’t bend their spine under load, especially while doing squats or deadlifts. However, new research suggests the dangers of spinal flexion are far more complex.

A normal radiographic study of the cervical spine does not exclude the possibility of unstable ligamentous injury. This is a particularly difficult problem in patients with severe traumatic brain ...

The humble crunch has dominated core training routines for decades, appearing in everything from military fitness tests to celebrity workout videos. This seemingly simple exercise promises a path to ...

TRAINING EFFECTIVELY MEANS training smart. There are plenty of gym-centric terms floating around the fitness zeitgeist that won’t necessarily help you become stronger or build more muscle, especially ...

Flexion is the movement of a joint that increases the angle between the joint and the body part. Movement of a body part to the side is called lateral flexion. This type of movement is commonly ...

Walk into any gym and you’ll see people lined up to use the seated row machine, pulling heavy weights toward their chest with what looks like perfect form. But this popular piece of equipment might be ...

Low back pain is one of the most common cause of loss playing time at athletes. The best rehabilitation in low back pain can be considered the early prevention. In the case of injury is important to ...