Tag Archives: Lifting

Here’s How to Relieve Back Soreness After You’ve Been Lifting Heavy

In a recent YouTube video, physical therapist and MobilityWOD founder Kelly Starrett demonstrates a series of decompression exercises that he recommends to his clients for dealing with back stiffness and soreness after a heavy lifting session. “If you’re feeling stiff, oftentimes what you’ll see is that the solution to that is to put a little… Read More »

Is Lifting Safe for Children?

My mother never taught me how to be physically strong. Sure, she showed me what it meant to be mentally strong, emotionally strong, and transcend strength into my work, education, and personal aspirations — but being physically strong was not something I learned from her. I wish it had been though. Sure, she brought me… Read More »

How to End Shoulder Pain From Lifting

Shoulder injuries don’t discriminate. They account for up to 36% of all major weight-room injuries (that is, the ones severe enough to require medical attention), and they target big and small guys equally. Morey Kolber, Ph.D., C.S.C.S., was one of those casualties. “I separated one shoulder and partially tore the rotator cuff on the other… Read More »