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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Breathe Physio & Pilates
- Oct 10, 2022
- 4 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 4 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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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