Why Does My Snatch Suck? Fixing the Set-Up and First Pull: Part 1

firstpullsnatch Why Does My Snatch Suck? Fixing the Set Up and First Pull: Part 1I’ve written and spoken extensively about fixing the back squat, front squat and overhead squat in the past.  The squat is definitely one of  the most important exercises to get right if you’re serious about being strong and staying pain free.  Before we go any further, here are some helpful links to improving the squat, which is going to be essential if you ever want to have a decent snatch.

FPF Podcast Episode 22: All About Knee Pain – Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)

Fitness Pain Free Itunes FPF Podcast Episode 22: All About Knee Pain   Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)Today meathead doctor duo Rob and Dan tackle a very common problem, knee pain.  Today’s podcast is all about patellofemoral pain syndrome.  Here’s what’s on the menu:

  • 2:20 The nonsense stops, enter today’s topic
  • 3:10 What is patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS)?
  • 6:00 Taping as a treatment, what does the research say?
  • 8:20 Why PFPS is a bit of a catch all term. Continue reading

Evidence Based Application of the Functional Movement Screen: Part 4

deep squat Evidence Based Application of the Functional Movement Screen: Part 4In the fourth and final installment I wanted to briefly recap what the FMS has been shown to do and then direct some thinking toward figuring out how we can implement the FMS and where future research should be targeted. If you missed the previous articles, I’d recommend going back and reading them before moving onto this segment:

I wanted this portion of the series to serve as brainstorming for both therapists, coaches and trainers.  Where can we use the FMS and maybe where shouldn’t we be using the FMS?  Let’s put some thought into how we can best implement this tool!   Continue reading

Dan Pope Training May 2013

Training for May of 2013:

Make sure you check out the back and front flips mixed in there, Continue reading

FPF E21: Question and Answer Session – Low Back Pain, Knee Pain & Front Squat Technique

Fitness Pain Free Itunes FPF E21: Question and Answer Session   Low Back Pain, Knee Pain & Front Squat TechniqueToday Rob and I take a different spin on things and attempt to answer some reader questions we’ve been receiving.  Some general questions:

  • Chronic knee pain after several years of athletics
  • Back pain and thruster help
  • Conditioning for the Navy SEALS
  • Upper back rounding during front squats
  • Posture and shoulder pain Continue reading

Evidence Based Application of the Functional Movement Screen: Part 3

football Evidence Based Application of the Functional Movement Screen: Part 3I think the articles selected in the previous segments were a pretty accurate representation of the populations studied by the FMS for injury prevention.  If you missed the previous articles, I’d recommend going back and reading them before moving onto this segment:

Will Dietary Fat and Saturated Fat Give Me a Heart Attack? Maybe.

heart coronary artery Will Dietary Fat and Saturated Fat Give Me a Heart Attack? Maybe.Hey guys and gals.  You know I’m a big proponent of the Weston A. Price foundation and I’m not scared of a little saturated fat in my diet.  I’m listening to Good Calories, Bad Calories by Gary Taubes and the history of our beliefs about what a healthy diet consists of is very interesting.  I’m also a huge fan of research and developing an evidence based approach to what we eat and our health.    Continue reading

Evidence Based Application of the Functional Movement Screen: Part 2

military Evidence Based Application of the Functional Movement Screen: Part 2In Part 1 we discussed the FMS’s ability to predict injuries in the sports population.  Hopefully it turned some eyebrows and illuminated some interesting findings about the FMS.  In part 2 I wanted to speak about a few studies in the firefighting and military population.  Let’s uncover some facts and fallacies baby!  Onto the research… Continue reading

Fitness Pain Free Episode 20: Interview with Dr. Brian Strump – Chiropractor and Crossfit Gym Owner

Fitness Pain Free Itunes Fitness Pain Free Episode 20: Interview with Dr. Brian Strump   Chiropractor and Crossfit Gym Owner Join Rob and I as we interview Dr. Brian Strump, a chiropractor and owner of Crossfit Steele Creek.  Topic discussed:

  • How a Doctor of Chiropractic runs his gym
  • Adding on ramp/introductory classes to decrease risk of injury and improve client movement
  • How Brian integrates his patients back into his fitness program Continue reading

Evidence Based Application of the Functional Movement Screen: Part 1

FMS Pictures Evidence Based Application of the Functional Movement Screen: Part 1Disclaimer: This article series is particularly for the coaches, trainers and therapists out there.  It doesn’t mean  you won’t get some great info from it if you aren’t in these fields but I wanted to really focus on this population. Continue reading