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Random Training Ramblings: Neutral Spine Concepts -- Dean Somerset

 

It's hard. Really hard. In fact, verbalizing these three words is probably one of the most difficult things a trainer must do throughout his career.

No one loves having to announce "I was wrong". But you know what? If you are a good trainer who is constantly expanding his/her exercise science knowledge; you will be wrong sometimes. In order to grow, we -- the personal training industry -- need to embrace evidence that tells us there is a better way. If we are never wrong, then we can never improve. So, with that in mind, how will you react when Dean Somerset challenges your idea of a "neutral spine"?

General Health

The Smartest Way To Squat To Save Your Spine -- Alex Nurse, Drjohnrusin.com

Top 5 Squat Mobility Drills -- Michael Mash, Barbell Rehab

Tip: How to Foam Roll on Rest Days -- John Rusin, T-Nation

Do this on the your next off day to move better and feel better. Take a look -- John Rusin, T-Nation

Your Guide To Preventing Nearly All Joint Injuries -- Dan Blewett, Bodybuilding.com

Strength Training

How to Determine If An Athlete Should Olympic Lift -- Wil Fleming, Eric Cressey

How To Add Gymnastics to Your Workout Program -- Ingrid Marcum, Girls Gone Strong

Fatigue vs Fatigue Compensation: Functional Abdominal Training -- Brian LeRiche, EliteFTS

Tip: A New Way to Build Your Traps -- Tony Gentilcore, T-Nation

The Best TRX Rehab Exercises -- Zach Long

Nutrition

How to Cheat On Your Diet and Still Lose Weight? -- Ines Subashka

What Women Should Eat To Build Muscle  -- Cassandra Forsythe, Girls Gone Strong

Could These Nutrient Deficiencies Harm Your Fitness Goals -- Amy Dix

Bodybuilding

Bodybuilders Bible To Bigger Calves  -- Steve Hall

Build Big Biceps Without Curls -- Eric Bach

Fix Your 5 Biggest Chest Blunders -- Bill Geiger, Bodybuilding.com

5 Things Natural Lifters Can Learn From Pros: Lessons from the Greatest Bodybuilders of All Time -- Christian Thibaudeau, T-Nation

Fat Loss

Your Calorie Tracker May Be Busting Your Body Comp: Use These Tweaks To Fix It. -- Amy Dix

There Is No “Healthy” Obesity -- Arya M. Sharma

I Eat Healthy But Can’t Burn Body Fat  -- Jeff Kuh, Wet Wolf

Biggest High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Mistakes -- Rudy Mawer