injury

If you’re an athlete, chances are you’ve encountered an injury or two. Whether it be a simple, two-day bout of severe DOMS or a full-blown hamstring tear, chances are, you’ve had to recover at home. The stress that floods in after a twisted ankle or tweaked muscle is normal, but there is no...

Ass to grass or just below parallel? That is one of the most common questions in the gym when it comes to squatting. The depth on the ‘King of All Exercises’ is something that needs to keep being addressed, and you may be surprised to find out what our angle is. The correct answer to that...

It’s happened to almost all of us at one point or another. You take an extra day off to rest, which turns into a week, then you’re taking 2 weeks off from the gym. Before you know it you’ve been out of the gym for much longer than you'd like to admit. If you’re like most lifters you are looking...

Having a shoulder injury can affect the whole upper body workout of a bodybuilder. Shoulders of a human being have a rotator cuff. The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint. How does a person acquire a shoulder injury? The answer lies in the fact that...

Let’s face it, being out of the gym sucks, there’s no getting around that, especially when you’re used to a training regime which requires you to spend several days per week training. We get into routines so that working out becomes almost a second nature to us, and becomes just as regular as...

Athletes in the offseason — from weekend warriors to GOATs — primarily focus their training regimens on staying in game shape and minimize the risk of injuries. Some spots oftentimes need extra attention, your hamstrings being one of those muscle groups. Almost weekly during the regular season...

Let’s face it, being out of the gym sucks, there’s no getting around that, especially when you’re used to a training regime which requires you to spend several days per week training. We get into routines so that working out becomes almost a second nature to us, and becomes just as regular as...

When an injury occurs, it takes time for your appetite to adjust to reduced activity. This is when people make the common mistake of second-guessing how many calories to consume. Rather than focusing on restricting calories, you want to ensure you’re listening to your hunger cues and getting...

Even the most dedicated athletes can struggle to fit in a scheduled daily workout. While your initial inclination might be to skip a day and do your best to get back on track tomorrow, the truth is, there are alternative options to explore to still get in that quality workout. From hopping on...

See you later, spring fever! Warm weather and longer days are finally here, which means we are entering into the long-awaited season of outdoor activities and fitness training but on the flip side this also means a greater potential for getting injured. Now, before you spring into your favorite...

Chances are, foam rolling is already a part of your health and fitness regimen, especially if your goal is to prevent injuries. The hurt-so-good, tension-relieving gadget has gained steam over recent years, and rightfully so since it provides the same benefits—without the high price tag—as...

Let’s face it, being out of the gym sucks, there’s no getting around that, especially when you’re used to a training regime which requires you to spend several days per week training. We get into routines so that working out becomes almost a second nature to us, and becomes just as regular as...

One of the easiest body parts to injure is most certainly the lower back, or lumbar back. The word lumbar is derived from the latin word lumbus, meaning lion, which is fitting considering that many weight lifters get injured while performing their lower back workout, trying to unleash their...

Sometimes when I work a body part to hard sometimes I get serious pain in that muscle. I know that sometimes this could be growth happening in the muscle or an injury. I am wondering is it good to keep going even when you are feeling serious pain or should you just rest? What do you guys...

Christopher Bailey Former World's Strongest Man Eddie Hall has had his fair share of injuries. After all, you don't become the strongest man alive without putting in a ridiculous amount of training, and training for any sport comes with risks. But during an interview with British tabloid The...

David Zalubowski/AP/Shutterstock The message Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes posted on Instagram following the scary knee injury he suffered during last Sunday’s 30-6 win against divisional rival Denver Broncos is what you’d hope to see from your All-Pro quarterback: “God was...

Adam Hunger / AP / Shutterstock There were very few positives for the New York Giants following Sunday’s 27-21 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, but having No. 26 return to the offensive backfield may have been the team’s only good news. Running back Saquon Barkley, arguably the team’s best...

Powerlifting and strongman phenom Larry “Wheels” Williams revealed over the weekend that he tore his bicep while lifting Atlas stones. It’s unclear how long he’ll be on the sidelines for, but the injury will definitely cause him to miss Giants Live, a World’s Strongest Man 2020 qualifier, in...

At the 2019 Arnold Sports Festival, Brian Shaw tore his hamstring during a world record-breaking deadlift attempt, hindering his performance throughout the weekend and resulting in an eighth-place finish. Before this injury-shortened showing, Shaw hadn't finished below second in the last six...

WWE kicked off the new year with the opening of its second Performance Center in London. The London-based complex, run alongside its existing facility in Orlando, is part of WWE’s expansion into localized markets and comes hot on the heels of the launch of NXT UK, a weekly television show shot...