Category Archives: Back Pain

Should We Train People in Pain?

Today I want to pose a philsophical question, and get your guys’ thoughts on it. Should a personal trainer or strength coach train someone in pain? Is it really black and white? Is it as simple as if someone is … Continue reading →

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Get Me To The Starting Line

Today, I want to share with you a testimonial from a guy who’s not only a great friend, but an amazing success story as well. Rather than butcher it myself, I’ll just let Brian tell his story. I think you’ll … Continue reading →

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Proper Clam Shell Performance

The clam shell is a fantastic exercise for those suffering from knee and/or lower back pain, as well as those who are trying to avoid it in the first place! In fact, there’s research that correlates hip weakness and/or dysfunction … Continue reading →

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Q&A Front Squat Issues

Q: I’ve got most of your products and look forward to getting the newest one coming out soon.  I have one question and hope you can help me. Front squats cause my lower back to ache and tighten up when … Continue reading →

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Bulletproof Knees and Back Seminar Recap

I figured a write-up/summary of my Bulletproof Knees and Lower Back seminar in Vancouver this past weekend might interest some of you, so here goes.

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Spinal Stupidity?

Today, I’m taking the gloves off. I may lose a few followers in the process, but hopefully I’ll pick a few up as well. I’m frustrated with our industry.  Everyone wants to have an “angle,” or they want to get … Continue reading →

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Understanding Your Abs, Part II

Stay up late some evening, and I have no doubt you’ll be bombarded for core training products like the Bender Ball, Ab Dolly, or an assortment of other ridiculous contraptions promising to help sexify your abs. In Part 1 of … Continue reading →

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Understanding Your Abs

There’s been tons of talk lately about the abs, and even more specifically, the rectus abdominis (RA).  After all, everyone wants that lean, sexy six-pack before summer hits, right? Here’s the problem:  We’re still caught up in outdated training methods, … Continue reading →

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Re-Building the Reverse Hyper

As everyone knows, I’m a huge fan of powerlifting.  It has provided a great link between my athletic career and my love of strength training.  More importantly, I feel like the sport has molded me into the person I am … Continue reading →

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November 5th, 2009

Robertson Training Systems Newsletter 5.20 My Thoughts on the Lumbar Spine and Low Back, Part III In case you missed the first two installments, you can find them linked below. In Part I, we covered my basic thoughts and ideals … Continue reading →

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