Monthly Archives: February 2015
6 Moves for a Stronger Knees
Follow these techniques to strengthen your knees for optimal weightlifting performance. BY BRIAN MATTHEWS If you suffer from knees that feel like they have been bludgeoned with a scalding hot tire iron, you are not alone. One study from Gallup-Healthways found that 26% of the adult population in the US suffers from knee pain. Causation can be varied. Over use, under use, mobility restrictions and muscular imbalances are some of the big factors than can factor in to knee pain. »
12 Things Never to Do in a Gym
You already know about curling in the squat rack, but to truly master gym etiquette, avoid these lesser-known faux pas. BY ANTHONY J. YEUNG, CSCS When it comes to gym etiquette, we already know to avoid cellphone conversations, re-rack our weights, and curl anywhere outside the squat rack. But there are plenty of lesser-known blunders you could be making at the gym that upset and disrupt others. Worse, some of these mistakes could negatively affect your health.»
