Is rounding your back bad for you [when deadlifting]?
Tyler Kallasy Tyler Kallasy

Is rounding your back bad for you [when deadlifting]?

Should you deadlift from the ground? Is it save to deadlift with a rounded spine? Dr. Tyler Kallasy, DPT answers these questions and describes how you should approach deadlifting if and when you have lower back pain.

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Reduce "Pinching Hip" During Squats
Tyler Kallasy Tyler Kallasy

Reduce "Pinching Hip" During Squats

Anterior hip impingement, or "pinchy hip" as I like to call it, is probably one of the most common things that I get asked about via email and direct message. While there are a variety of potential causes, I do think there are a few exercises that tend to be effective for most right away. Then, if needed, we can assess a bit further and figure out what else is going on and what else needs to be done.

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10 Tips for Training With Pain
Tyler Kallasy Tyler Kallasy

10 Tips for Training With Pain

How to continue working out while in pain. Here are 10 tips that may help to keep you in the gym and making progress, without making pain or injury worse.

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5 Exercises for Strong and Healthy Shoulders
Tyler Kallasy Tyler Kallasy

5 Exercises for Strong and Healthy Shoulders

How do I keep my shoulders strong, mobile and healthy? You’ll want to strength the shoulder, scapular muscles and mid-back from a variety of angles AND maintain full range of motion at the shoulder joint and the thoracic spine. Here are five exercises to throw into your rotation, to keep things feeling good.

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3 Tips For Healthier Joints
Tyler Kallasy Tyler Kallasy

3 Tips For Healthier Joints

What can I do to keep my joints healthy, so that I can workout for as many years as possible. Take a look at 3 quick tips to implement right away to ensure long-lasting joint health.

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Build Your Own Strength and Conditioning Workout
Tyler Kallasy Tyler Kallasy

Build Your Own Strength and Conditioning Workout

Here’s a sample of a standard strength and conditioning (xfit style) workout. Use this template to build your own workouts by replacing movements depending on the day, goals and preferences. Enjoy!

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When “Less is More” doesn’t work.
Tyler Kallasy Tyler Kallasy

When “Less is More” doesn’t work.

When it comes to reducing pain during weightlifting, “doing less” may not be helping your cause. Read about how a client of mine found this out in the best way possible.

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