Olympic Lifting is a Privilege

On February 5, 2010, In Exercises, Sports Performance, By jcubos

NOT A RIGHT! Because the only thing you’re entitled to is sustaining an injury.

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Core Stability: Is it all a myth?

On January 21, 2010, In Exercises, Lumbar Spine / Core, Therapeutic Methods, By jcubos

The Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies recently published an article by Eyal Lederman: The Myth of Core Stability. The following information is a summary of Lederman’s conclusions.

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Turning Ineffective into Effective

On January 7, 2010, In Exercises, Fitness, Lumbar Spine / Core, By jcubos

Another snippet of “Amateur Month” at your local gym.

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Do You See What I See?

On December 24, 2009, In Clinical Testing, Exercises, Lower Extremity, Lumbar Spine / Core, Therapeutic Methods, By jcubos

Here is a 29 year old female massage therapist. Her goal is to be able to run 21K by next April. She currently runs 3 times per week of varying distances and had reached 11K earlier this week.

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Step Away From the Smith Machine!

On December 22, 2009, In Exercises, Knee, Lumbar Spine / Core, Sports Performance, By jcubos

A recent study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, examined the electromyographic activity (EMG) of various muscles during the squat exercise when performed using the Smith machine as well as using free weights. This was performed as a follow up to a 2005 study by Anderson and Behm that demonstrated higher EMG activity of the quadriceps muscles during the Smith Machine squat.

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