How To Fix Back Pain While Deadlifting (A Physio Explains)

Hi, I’m Jim Wittstrom. I’m a physiotherapist that works with all types of high-level athletes, including National level powerlifters.     In this article, I’m going to share with you everything I know about dealing with back pain while deadlifting, from why it might occur in the first place to how you can go about solving it, both … Continue ReadingHow To Fix Back Pain While Deadlifting (A Physio Explains)

Hamstrings Sore After Squats: Is This Good Or Bad?

While soreness can be expected after squatting, hamstring soreness may indicate that there are some issues with your technique, which we’ll break down in detail later in this article.  But first, let’s answer the question… Why are your hamstrings sore after squats? Hamstrings can be sore after a squat workout for three reasons: (1) DOMS … Continue ReadingHamstrings Sore After Squats: Is This Good Or Bad?

Glutes Sore After Deadlifts: Is That Good Or Bad?

If you recently completed a deadlift workout and feel soreness in your glutes, you might be wondering why an exercise you thought targeted your hamstrings and back is making your glutes sore. You might even be concerned, depending on the severity of the soreness.  So, why are your glutes sore after training the deadlift? Glutes … Continue ReadingGlutes Sore After Deadlifts: Is That Good Or Bad?

How To Avoid Getting A Hernia While Lifting Weights (4 Tips)

If you’re a lifter who loves to push themselves and “train their guts out,” just make sure that you always take that phrase poetically rather than literally because the literal result is a hernia, which can wreak havoc and cause major setbacks to your lifting pursuits. In order to avoid getting a hernia while lifting … Continue ReadingHow To Avoid Getting A Hernia While Lifting Weights (4 Tips)

Quads Sore After Deadlifts: Is That Good Or Bad?

If your quads are feeling sore after deadlifting, you might be alarmed if you didn’t expect that particular muscle to be so affected by a lift that’s commonly said to target your back and hamstrings.  So, why are your quads sore after deadlifts? Quad soreness after deadlifts is perfectly normal, and can be caused by … Continue ReadingQuads Sore After Deadlifts: Is That Good Or Bad?

Why Do Your Lats Get Sore After Push-Ups? (4 Reasons)

When hearing the word “push-up”, sore lats might not be the first thing that comes to mind but it’s clear that this is a common occurrence — as shown here and here.  So, why do your lats get sore after push-ups? Your lats get sore after push-ups as they contract during the exercise (called muscle … Continue ReadingWhy Do Your Lats Get Sore After Push-Ups? (4 Reasons)

How To Powerlift With Scoliosis (Complete Guide)

If you think that you can’t become a powerlifter or that you should stay away from all forms of resistance training due to having scoliosis in your spine, keep this in mind: Usain Bolt – the fastest human being ever in humanity’s existence – has scoliosis. And it’s not exactly a minor case of scoliosis, … Continue ReadingHow To Powerlift With Scoliosis (Complete Guide)