Low back (lumbar discogenic) pain in powerlifters
Powerlifting is a popular sport around the world. It consists of the Big 3: bench press, squat, and deadlift. This sport relies on the...
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Oct 10, 20224 min read
Returning to deadlift after a low back injury
In our previous blog “Deadlifts 101”, we talked about the different types of deadlift to suit individual needs. Today, we are going to...
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Breathe Physio & Pilates
Aug 13, 20223 min read
Can a weightlifting belt reduce the risk of low back injury with exercise?
If you have ever walked into a gym and wondered why everyone is wearing big belts around their waist, you’re probably not alone. Owing to...
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Breathe Physio & Pilates
Jun 17, 20223 min read
How to Improve Overhead Mobility for Weightlifting and Crossfit
Shoulder and thoracic spine mobility are essential for hitting appropriate positions in weightlifting and CrossFit. Without sufficient...
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Breathe Physio & Pilates
Jun 10, 20223 min read
The "strength curve": how to train better and more efficiently
Are you spending hours training but not seeing the results? Feel like you're doing heaps of exercises but spinning your wheels? The...
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Breathe Physio & Pilates
May 24, 20224 min read
How to Assess & Improve Hip Mobility for Squatting
Hip flexibility is important for achieving a full depth squat, particularly the ability to flex (bring the knee to the chest), and...
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Breathe Physio & Pilates
Mar 3, 20222 min read
Bracing during weightlifting - what exactly should you do?
By Emma Garrett, Physiotherapist and Olympic Weightlifter Bracing is the ability to keep tension throughout your core so you protect your...
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Breathe Physio & Pilates
Feb 15, 20223 min read
Is weightlifting in children safe?
By Emma Garrett, Physiotherapist, Olympic Weightlifter & Crossfit Coach One question I frequently get asked while coaching is, is...
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Breathe Physio & Pilates
Nov 13, 20213 min read
Olympic Weightlifting Part 3/3: The Jerk
Welcome to the final post of our series on Olympic lifting! What is the jerk? The clean and jerk is the second lift completed during...
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Breathe Physio & Pilates
Oct 21, 20213 min read
Olympic Weightlifting Part 2/3: The Clean
What is the clean? The clean and jerk is the second lift completed during Olympic weightlifting competitions. It involves moving the bar...
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Breathe Physio & Pilates
Oct 11, 20212 min read
Olympic Weightlifting Part 1/3: The Snatch
Welcome to a three-part series detailing Olympic weightlifting! What is Olympic weightlifting? Weightlifting is an Olympic sport and...
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