Progressive Rehab & Strength

Since the world of strength sports has entered the online sphere, more and more coaches are providing services remotely. This shift is incredible, but it leads us to question what a "cue" really is and highlights a huge misconception of what constitutes cueing for barbell athletes. And for those who are still coaching in person, cueing can be a bit overwhelming for you and your athletes. Constantly wrestling with questions such as: "what is the best cue for this athlete or this particular movement?", "When is the most appropriate time to provide a cue?", "how many times do I use the same cue before you try a new one?" and "why isn't this cue working for this individual?" In this episode, PRS Clinical Coaches Dr. Rori Alter, PT, PRSCC, SSC and Dr. Alyssa Haveson, PT, PRSCC, CSCS get into the nitty gritty of "cueing." They answer all your questions in just 10 minutes (with a few bonus minutes!) and cover: ✔️How to effectively "cue" someone online and what you may be doing wrong ✔️The various types of cues, their effectiveness, and how to identify the best one ✔️The proper implementation of cues for the main barbell lifts when you are providing real-time coaching ✔️9 Elements of Safe and Effective Barbell Training After listening to this episode, you will gain confidence in your ability to give cues effectively. The what, when, why and how so that you can efficiently communicate with each of your clients to ensure they maximize strength while reducing the risk of injury. Join our Facebook Community for free form checks, live Q&As & more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PRS.Barbell.Mastery Got questions or guests you'd like to hear on the show? Submit them here: https://forms.gle/7Vu2HmgHoeQY9xM59 Get in touch with the show! Web: https://www.progressiverehabandstrength.com Email: [email protected] Rori IG: @rorimegan_prs Alyssa IG: @alyssahope_prs

Many barbell athletes experience aches and pains during their training even when they feel like they're doing everything right. Unfortunately, despite their best efforts or adherence to a specific template program or movement model, they can be left feeling less than ideal and struggling to push through discomfort or pain. Whether you are a barbell or powerlifting coach working with athletes, a physical therapist or chiropractor rehabbing injured powerlifters through the athlete recovery process, or the person experiencing this, it can be very frustrating for everyone involved. Don't get us wrong, training should be challenging and require you to push the limits from time to time. At PRS, we have helped countless athletes dealing with injuries, and there always seems to be very distinct trends: They are following a generic template program incorrectly, that does not accommodate for fatigue, is chronically at too high of an intensity, or is not tailored enough to match their individual capabilities. They try to subscribe to and replicate a movement model they read in a book, watched on youtube, or are trying to emulate their favorite athlete's technique without considering their own attributes. It's crucial to understand that each of us are different. From our anthropometry, chronological and training age, injury history, time constraints, life stressors, ability to recover, and so much more. All of these details provide the distinction between coaching a movement and coaching the person and must be considered when implementing a program and performing the barbell lifts. So rather than forcing a rigid movement model or programming template on an individual, it's best to evolve each of these based on their individuality. It's easy to fall victim to the "BEST" way to lift, coach, or program, especially with all the advice and programs on the internet. However, in this episode, PRS Clinical Coaches, Dr. Rori Alter, PT, PRSCC, SSC and Dr. Alyssa Haveson, PT, PRSCC, CSCS provide insight into how they have evolved a systematic movement model and program that adapts to every individual and discuss specific cases. Episode Resources: Barbell Movement Masterclass (sign up for free) >> https://bit.ly/3DR7KPe The PRS Lifting Manual >> https://bit.ly/3CDDs0p The Sustainable Training Builder >> https://bit.ly/3zgMtux Join our Facebook Community for free form checks, live Q&As & more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PRS.Barbell.Mastery Got questions or guests you'd like to hear on the show? Submit them here: https://forms.gle/7Vu2HmgHoeQY9xM59 Get in touch with the show! Web: https://www.progressiverehabandstrength.com Email: [email protected] Rori IG: @rorimegan_prs Alyssa IG: @alyssahope_prs

Many barbell athletes experience aches, pains, and injuries. Whether a specific incident happens during or outside of lifting, these injuries can impact training and leave you confused about how to best manage continuing to train in pursuit of your strength goals. The last thing you want to do or tell someone is to "stop lifting." Here at PRS, we want to ensure athletes stay lifting and working toward their goals no matter what. To do this, we have created four core goals that we aim to accomplish when working with any client: 1️⃣Maximize Strength and Muscular Development 2️⃣Reduce Injury Risk 3️⃣Maximize Performance and Goal Outcomes 4️⃣Maintain Longevity So to satisfy these four core goals at Progressive Rehab and Strength, we approach pain and injury with one thing in mind: Stay as close as possible to the main movement, volume, and, ideally, relative intensity to support the program's intention. This will help you continue to make progress, stay on track toward your goals, get stronger, and overcome your injuries without any major detours. In this episode of the PRS Podcast, Dr. Rori Alter, PT, PRSCC, SSC, and Dr. Alyssa Haveson, PT, PRSCC, CSCS, shed insight on navigating pain and injuries to keep you training. Here's what you'll find in this episode: First order, actionable steps to modifying the lifts and keeping them as close to the main lifts as possible Manipulative variables that can be applied to each main barbell lift to help keep you on track with your goals Insight on equipment alternatives: the when, why, and how to best utilize each Gear recommendations to ensure you aren't stalling your progress How to keep you and your clients in the gym and training hard If you are a barbell strength or powerlifting coach, athlete, or a clinician, this episode will help you navigate pain and injury without major detours. This episode goes great with our Pain & Injuries in Training series (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3). Join our Facebook Community for free form checks, live Q&As & more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PRS.Barbell.Mastery Got questions or guests you'd like to hear on the show? Submit them here: https://forms.gle/7Vu2HmgHoeQY9xM59 Get in touch with the show! Web: https://www.progressiverehabandstrength.com Email: [email protected] Rori IG: @rorimegan_prs Alyssa IG: @alyssahope_prs

In clinical rehabilitation there is often a separation between therapeutic exercises and strength training. Clinicians take a "bottom-up" approach to treatment, starting as simple and gentle as possible, often prolonging the rehab experience or even leaving it incomplete. Our philosophy at PRS is that strength training should be the foundation of physical therapy utilizing a "top-down" approach, starting at the highest functional strength training level a patient can tolerate. In order to do so, physical therapists and chiropractors need to be coaches in addition to just therapists. There 3 major problems physical therapists and chiropractors face are: Most clinical settings do not have the appropriate equipment for strength training with barbells (even at low levels) Strength training prescription and coaching of any kind is not taught in our education process They treat patients as fragile Through mentoring clinicians in our Clinical Barbell Coaching Institute since 2019 we've found that an overwhelming majority of them struggle to create an integrated approach to rehab and exercise prescription to effectively rehabilitate clients using a "top-down" approach. In this episode, we discussed the importance of having a background in barbell training, exercise prescription, and movement coaching of people without injuries or medical concerns. Because from there, you can then easily modify the movements based on the very unique circumstances of the person presenting to you for rehab. In this episode of the PRS Podcast we deep dive into: The problem with viewing the barbell movements as JUST barbell movements applicable to ONLY well-individuals and barbell athletes How you can modify the lifts based on the very unique circumstances of each individual Building confidence with complex or post-operative cases The importance of acquiring the skills of coaching and programming beyond the clinic How you can integrate the principles of barbell strength training from a "top-down" approach and in a clinical setting with limited equipment At the end of this episode you will be equipped with insight and resources so that your critical thinking and clinical outcomes go beyond TherEx and modalities. We want to ensure that your clients get results they deserve and you become the clinician you've always wanted to be. Free Resources: PRS Lifting Manual Clinical Coach Starter Kit Secret Society of Barbell Mastery oin our Facebook Community for free form checks, live Q&As & more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PRS.Barbell.Mastery Got questions or guests you'd like to hear on the show? Submit them here: https://forms.gle/7Vu2HmgHoeQY9xM59 Get in touch with the show! Web: https://www.progressiverehabandstrength.com Email: [email protected] Rori IG: @rorimegan_prs Alyssa IG: @alyssahope_prs

Chin ups and pull ups are essential exercises for all strength based sports, including powerlifting. At the same time, they are the hardest exercises to progress and it often takes months to years for people to get their first pull up and add more reps to their pull up and chin up bank. In this episode of the PRS Podcast we discuss: How to choose the right assisted version based on your goals, abilities, and equipment access. Why pull-ups are hard and progress slower than the main lifts The number one way to eventually be able to do a pull-up (it's our little secret) Criteria to move from easier version to more challenging versions Even if you CAN do pull ups and chin ups, this episode provides insight to progress them so you're not chasing after one more rep for months! Are you a barbell strength or powerlifting coach? Use this episode to help you more effectively program the chin up and pull up for your clients to improve shoulder health, strength, and reduce their injury risk! Join our Facebook Community for free form checks, live Q&As & more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PRS.Barbell.Mastery Got questions or guests you'd like to hear on the show? Submit them here: https://forms.gle/7Vu2HmgHoeQY9xM59 Get in touch with the show! Web: https://www.progressiverehabandstrength.com Email: [email protected] Rori IG: @rorimegan_prs Alyssa IG: @alyssahope_prs

There is a lot of fear surrounding the spine and weight training. When it comes to scoliosis and resistance training with barbells, there is even more fear and warnings from doctors, personal trainers and family members that lifting heavy with barbells will worsen the scoliotic curve. We brought in scoliosis and spine expert, Dr. Beth Terranova, physical therapist, scoliosis specialist, barbell strength coach, and a graduate of our courses here at PRS to discuss the benefits of barbell training for people with scoliosis. In this episode Dr. Beth discusses all about scoliosis, strength training, and getting under the barbell. Dr. Beth shares: How weightlifting and progressive overload helped her keep her curve from progressing or being painful The Scoliosis spectrum and the difference between structural versus functional How, when, and why you should integrate barbell training into rehab and strength training for people with scoliosis Why our discs aren't jelly donuts and why it's important to load them even with scoliosis and other spinal deformities If people with with asymmetries and muscular imbalances should get under a barbell or wait to "correct" them Connect with Dr. Beth: @strengthandspine Scoliosis Strength Club (on Facebook) Join our Facebook Community for free form checks, live Q&As & more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PRS.Barbell.Mastery Got questions or guests you'd like to hear on the show? Submit them here: https://forms.gle/7Vu2HmgHoeQY9xM59 Get in touch with the show! Web: https://www.progressiverehabandstrength.com Email: [email protected] Rori IG: @rorimegan_prs Alyssa IG: @alyssahope_prs

The standing barbell overhead press or military press is an essential exercise to include in all powerlifting programs and strength, conditioning programs for sport athletes, and rehabilitation of the upper extremity. So in this episode, we're going to share how to overhead press optimally and without pain. The overhead press is often misunderstood by strength coaches, physical therapists, and doctors. Additionally, its importance in supplementing the bench press is often overlooked by most powerlifting coaches and powerlifters. In this episode of the PRS Podcast, we discuss how to effectively optimize your body position and execution of the overhead press to successfully include it in shoulder and upper extremity rehabilitation, powerlifting programs, and strength and conditioning programs. When performed optimally, the overhead press is safe to execute in all populations, even with active shoulder injuries, and is essential to the strength and rehab process because of how it trains the entire shoulder girdle. Want some visuals to go along with this episode? Download the PRS Lifting Manual here >> https://bit.ly/3CDDs0p Overhead Press Start Position: https://www.instagram.com/p/B3VpPBWgjGT/ Join our Facebook Community for free form checks, live Q&As & more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PRS.Barbell.Mastery Got questions or guests you'd like to hear on the show? Submit them here: https://forms.gle/7Vu2HmgHoeQY9xM59 Get in touch with the show! Web: https://www.progressiverehabandstrength.com Email: [email protected] Rori IG: @rorimegan_prs Alyssa IG: @alyssahope_prs

In this episode of the PRS Podcast, our special guest is Dr. Jenna Nitowski, chiropractor, barbell strength and running coach, in-person and remote clinical coaching business owner, and a graduate of our courses here at PRS. Jenna discusses her journey to creating a chiropractic practice that bridges the gap between traditional chiropractic care and exercise rehabilitation. Dr. Jenna shares her insight on: How her journey as an injured highschool runner led her to seek higher education and a profession integrating exercise and rehabilitation The difference between traditional and progressive chiropractic care Why we we shouldn't rely on x rays or imaging to dictate our care or movement abilities What spinal manipulation is, how it works, and when it's appropriate What the sound that we hear with manipulation is and why it may be painful or feel really good If it's OK to get under a barbell with spinal pain or injuries What you should be doing as a student or practicing clinician to help advance the field of clinical and exercise rehabilitation in physical therapy or chiropractics Her best pieces of advice for clinicians, athletes, and coaches As always, our episodes are for athletes, coaches, and clinicians, and Jenne provides a unique perspective on the spine, exercises, and rehabilitation. Connect with Dr. Jenna, DC: @dr.j.nitowski, lotusspine.com Join our Facebook Community for free form checks, live Q&As & more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PRS.Barbell.Mastery Got questions or guests you'd like to hear on the show? Submit them here: https://forms.gle/7Vu2HmgHoeQY9xM59 Get in touch with the show! Web: https://www.progressiverehabandstrength.com Email: [email protected] Rori IG: @rorimegan_prs Alyssa IG: @alyssahope_prs

At PRS we believe that the sumo deadlift and conventional deadlift are actually extremely similar and should be executed exactly the same. We've identified only three differences between the conventional deadlift and in this podcast episode we dive into them! Stance - how we set our feet relative to our knees & why we don't recommend going too wide Toe Position - dictated relative to the hip position and thigh position Grip Width - inside your feet with one issue for small people In addition to the three differences between sumo and conventional deadlift, we discuss a common issue people face with their hands, thighs, and hook grip. We discuss why you can lift more weight with sumo even though you may not be getting optimally strong. Lastly, we discuss when and why we would recommend sumo versus conventional and why it's important to train both simultaneously if you decide to compete with sumo deadlift. Join our Facebook Community for free form checks, live Q&As & more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PRS.Barbell.Mastery Got questions or guests you'd like to hear on the show? Submit them here: https://forms.gle/7Vu2HmgHoeQY9xM59 Get in touch with the show! Web: https://www.progressiverehabandstrength.com Email: [email protected] Rori IG: @rorimegan_prs Alyssa IG: @alyssahope_prs

If you're a physical therapist, chiropractor, or personal trainer struggling to know when and how to choose multi joint exercises, like the main barbell lifts, over single joint isolation therex, this episode is for you. In this episode we discuss the benefits of starting at the top with our exercise selection (the main barbell lifts) instead of the bottom and why we feel therapists and coaches default to isolation or therapeutic exercises. We further discuss if there is a difference between training and rehab and how do we bridge the gap if there is. In our discussion with Clinical Coach and Exercise Science profession, Dr. John Petrizzo, PT, CSCS, SSC, PRSCC, we have engaging and exciting discussions answering the following questions and much much more: Is the functional movement screening or other movement screening system contributing to false beliefs about the client's ability to perform higher level exercise? Do we need to spend time working on specific isolation exercises if the person has the functional prerequisite to perform the main squat, bench, deadlift, and overhead press or close variation thereof? How do we screen someone's ability to perform movement? Should we use isolation/therapeutic type and mobility exercises to address injuries or movement maladaptations in strong barbell trainees? Why is the single joint exercise/therex mentality so pervasive in physical therapy? What is the unspoken advantage of utilizing large multi joint barbell exercises into rehabilitation? In what situations would you try to start with a barbell or multi joint exercise and in what situations would you default to starting with isolation exercises? What are the biggest problems we see in the rehabilitation realm when it comes to exercise? What's the problem with "return to sport" or "discharged from PT?" Is there a difference between rehab and training? Barbell Beginner Strength Training Program: https://bit.ly/3RgB59Z Looking for a comprehensive online course on barbell training technique, theory, & practical application for all clinical, coaching and athletic levels, join the waitlist for Barbell Coaching & Movement Optimization now and get access to an exclusive $200 discount and special bonuses when enrollment opens. >> https://bit.ly/3RLJmSJ Join our Facebook Community for free form checks, live Q&As & more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PRS.Barbell.Mastery Got questions or guests you'd like to hear on the show? Submit them here: https://forms.gle/7Vu2HmgHoeQY9xM59 Get in touch with the show! Web: https://www.progressiverehabandstrength.com Email: [email protected] Rori IG: @rorimegan_prs Alyssa IG: @alyssahope_prs

Of all the powerlifts, the deadlift is usually the heaviest for most people and it's performed last in competition. Because of the absolute load and relative fatigue of the deadlift, it's important to optimize your mechanics to lift the most amount of weight possible while reducing your injury risk. However, like many of the other barbell lifts, there is a lack of consensus on the best way to perform the deadlift. In this episode of the Progressive Rehab & Strength Podcast we review the most important key factors for optimizing your position and execution of the conventional deadlift to lift heavy weight safely to get as strong as possible. We cover how: To position the bar relative to your body to get in the most optimal position You should stance to generate the most power To grip the bar without affecting the bar position Your bar position and anthropometry dictates what your individual start position is Set your back Generate tension against the bar to pull out the slack Check out our deadlift tutorial here: https://youtu.be/yQnTawejagg Looking for a comprehensive online course on barbell training technique, theory, & practical application for all clinical, coaching and athletic levels, join the waitlist for Barbell Coaching & Movement Optimization now and get access to an exclusive $200 discount and special bonuses when enrollment opens. >> https://bit.ly/3RLJmSJ Join our Facebook Community for free form checks, live Q&As & more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PRS.Barbell.Mastery Got questions or guests you'd like to hear on the show? Submit them here: https://forms.gle/7Vu2HmgHoeQY9xM59 Get in touch with the show! Web: https://www.progressiverehabandstrength.com Email: [email protected] Rori IG: @rorimegan_prs Alyssa IG: @alyssahope_prs

If you're here, you're likely a barbell athlete who is interested in becoming a coach or a physical therapist or chiropractor interested in taking a more progressive approach to rehab but something is holding you back. In today's episode we discuss and provide strategies for the five most common things that hold people back from pursuing a career as a barbell coach or clinical barbell rehab coach. 1 - Mindset & imposter syndrome 2 - Putting yourself out there 3 - Where to get your first client 4 - Feeling prepared to accept clients 5 - Discerning what information or certifications are right for you Join our Facebook Community for free form checks, live Q&As & more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PRS.Barbell.Mastery Got questions or guests you'd like to hear on the show? Submit them here: https://forms.gle/7Vu2HmgHoeQY9xM59 Get in touch with the show! Web: https://www.progressiverehabandstrength.com Email: [email protected] Rori IG: @rorimegan_prs Alyssa IG: @alyssahope_prs

While the bench press is one of the easiest barbell exercises to learn, performing it optimally takes knowledge and precision. In this episode of the PRS podcast we discuss all the important components of the bench press and how to optimize them. We cover: How to position yourself on the bench relative to the bar and where your feet should go. Where to set your grip and how to figure that out based on your own body anthropometry. How to safely unrack the bar to reduce unwanted energy expenditure and safely bench alone Setting your shoulders, back, and arch in the bench press Looking for a comprehensive online course on barbell training technique, theory, & practical application for all clinical, coaching and athletic levels, join the waitlist for Barbell Coaching & Movement Optimization now and get access to an exclusive $200 discount and special bonuses when enrollment opens. >> https://bit.ly/3RLJmSJ Join our Facebook Community for free form checks, live Q&As & more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PRS.Barbell.Mastery Got questions or guests you'd like to hear on the show? Submit them here: https://forms.gle/7Vu2HmgHoeQY9xM59 Get in touch with the show! Web: https://www.progressiverehabandstrength.com Email: [email protected] Rori IG: @rorimegan_prs Alyssa IG: @alyssahope_prs

The CSCS is considered one of the most prestigious strength and conditioning certifications but interestingly, many people who obtain this certification continue to struggle with exercise prescription and barbell coaching. In this episode of the Progressive Rehab & Strength Podcast Dr. John Petrizzo, PT, CSCS, SSC, PRSCC and professor in Exercise Science at Adelphi University joins us to discuss some of the missing links between the theory and practical application of strength and conditioning, barbell coaching, and clinical rehabilitation. Some missing links include: Actually performing a barbell strength training program consistently Time and experience Mentorship Continuing education In this episode we cover a ton of questions regarding physical therapy and barbell strength coaching. Some things we discuss: Does physical therapy school prepare you to exercise or strength train people as part of their rehabilitation? Are physical therapists under-qualified to prescribe exercise or comment on if someone can or cannot do a barbell lift and if so, why? Why physical therapists should barbell resistance train themselves. Why the mechanical principles of barbell training carry into all physical therapy settings, not only the outpatient/sports PT setting. Why passing the CSCS (or other personal training certifications) doesn't necessarily mean you know how to practically apply programming or coach the barbell movements. How do you go from having book knowledge to practically applying it and gaining experience? Should you get a coaching certification before they start coaching people, or can you start coaching people or training people getting a certification? How might someone who barbell trains but has never coached someone start to integrate this into their clinical practice? Looking for a comprehensive online course on barbell training technique, theory, & practical application for all clinical, coaching and athletic levels, join the waitlist for Barbell Coaching & Movement Optimization now and get access to an exclusive $200 discount and special bonuses when enrollment opens. >> https://bit.ly/3RLJmSJ Join our Facebook Community for free form checks, live Q&As & more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PRS.Barbell.Mastery Got questions or guests you'd like to hear on the show? Submit them here: https://forms.gle/7Vu2HmgHoeQY9xM59 Get in touch with the show! Web: https://www.progressiverehabandstrength.com Email: [email protected] Rori IG: @rorimegan_prs Alyssa IG: @alyssahope_prs John IG: @johnpetrizzo

Having a framework for teaching and a baseline movement model for the low bar squat can help you easily lift more weight and reduce the risk for wrist pain, elbow shoulder pain, knee, hip and lower back pain with the low bar squat. It will also help you develop the technical intricacies of the squat that are unique to each individual. In this episode of the Progressive Rehab & Strength Podcast we'll walk you through our exact framework and movement model for the low bar back squat and how to optimize for the individual. We cover low bar squat: Stance Bottom Position Rack height Getting under the bar Grip Low Bar Squat Execution Adaptation for other bar positions Video: The Low Bar Back Squat - https://youtu.be/vB99m-lSSuE Free Ebook: The PRS Lifting Manual - https://bit.ly/3CDDs0p Looking for a comprehensive online course on barbell training technique, theory, & practical application for all clinical, coaching and athletic levels, join the waitlist for Barbell Coaching & Movement Optimization now and get access to an exclusive $200 discount and special bonuses when enrollment opens. >> https://bit.ly/3RLJmSJ Join our Facebook Community for free form checks, live Q&As & more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PRS.Barbell.Mastery Got questions or guests you'd like to hear on the show? Submit them here: https://forms.gle/7Vu2HmgHoeQY9xM59 Get in touch with the show! Web: https://www.progressiverehabandstrength.com Email: [email protected] Rori IG: @rorimegan_prs Alyssa IG: @alyssahope_prs

If you're a rehab clinician who wants to combine physical therapy and strength training, or you're looking to become a barbell coach or powerlifting coach but you don't know where to start or fear is holding you back, we want to share our journey with you. We were once in your shoes. We were the new grad physical therapists who also happened to train with barbells in the gym. We knew there was a better way than the traditional model of physical therapy to get people better, but it wasn't taught to us in school, and we didn't want to be stuck in the mill-model/franchise physical therapy practice setting. Our story begins with being uncomfortable with the status-quo If you're a student physical therapist or practicing clinician: → Who is feeling burnt out, doesn't agree with over-billing and over-booking cookie cutter treatments guided by insurance → But is scared to do something different because you need to pay bills and student loans If you're a Personal Trainer or Strength Coach who: → Has a CSCS, NASM, ACSM, or other certification → But isn't confident because you clients aren't getting results and you struggle with apply the stuff you studied to pass the exam → Feel overworked and underpaid working at a commercial gym or aren't charging your clients enough If you're an Athlete who: →Has experienced the value of barbell strength training and wants to help people with it but feels that you can't until you have a certification We want to share our story to let you know that you just need to start! In this episode of the PRS Podcast, Clinical Coaches Dr. Rori Alter, PT and Dr. Alyssa Haveson, PT share their tips for beginning the journey of the next phase of your career. You have to just start. You're never going to have all of the answers from your formal education or training. You need to gain experience by just doing. Get comfortable with being uncomfortable. Dive into this episode for more details! Looking for a comprehensive online course on barbell training technique, theory, & practical application for all clinical, coaching and athletic levels, join the waitlist for Barbell Coaching & Movement Optimization now and get access to an exclusive $200 discount and special bonuses when enrollment opens. >> https://bit.ly/3RLJmSJ Join our Facebook Community for free form checks, live Q&As & more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PRS.Barbell.Mastery Got questions or guests you'd like to hear on the show? Submit them here: https://forms.gle/7Vu2HmgHoeQY9xM59 Get in touch with the show! Web: https://www.progressiverehabandstrength.com Email: [email protected] Rori IG: @rorimegan_prs Alyssa IG: @alyssahope_prs John IG: @johnpetrizzo

Wrist pain while squatting is not uncommon but it's not something you need to experience forever. There are many reasons your wrists hurt while squatting but it's really an easy fix! If you have wrist pain with the low bar squat it could be due to: Bar Placement Bar Rolling Grip Width Elbow Position Excessive Wrist Extension Grip Type In this episode of the Progressive Rehab & Strength Podcast we address all the reasons your wrists hurt while you squat and give you ways to reduce your wrist pain based on the reason it's happening. You don't have to deal with wrist pain forever, you don't have to stop squatting, use the safety bar, or rely on wrist wraps. You can low bar squat without wrist pain and we'll help you get pain free wrists in the low bar squat in this episode. Links: Fixing bent wrists when you squat: https://www.instagram.com/p/BtKLSnsAUlB/ How to achieve a neutral wrist in the squat: https://www.instagram.com/p/B7cG5mQAuGY/ How to low bar back squat: https://youtu.be/vB99m-lSSuE Looking for a comprehensive online course on barbell training technique, theory, & practical application for all clinical, coaching and athletic levels, join the waitlist for Barbell Coaching & Movement Optimization now and get access to an exclusive $200 discount and special bonuses when enrollment opens. >> https://bit.ly/3RLJmSJ Join our Facebook Community for free form checks, live Q&As & more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PRS.Barbell.Mastery Got questions or guests you'd like to hear on the show? Submit them here: https://forms.gle/7Vu2HmgHoeQY9xM59 Get in touch with the show! Web: https://www.progressiverehabandstrength.com Email: [email protected] Rori IG: @rorimegan_prs Alyssa IG: @alyssahope_prs

The powerlifting bug. We all get it eventually. When we get under the barbell and train consistently we start to wonder "when should I do a powerlifting meet?" The problem is that doubt starts to creep in and you think: "I'm not strong enough." "I don't want to lose." "I'm not ready yet." But the truth of the matter is, it doesn't matter. If you're thinking about doing a powerlifting meet it means it's time to do one. There are no prerequisites other than reading the rule book and being somewhat familiar with executing the movements. The goals of your first powerlifting meet are to have fun and get your feet wet. So drop the pressure and get signed up. In this episode of the PRS podcast, PRS Clinical Coaches Dr. Rori Alter, PT, Dr. Alyssa Haveson, PT, and Dr. John Petrizzo, PT talk about their very first, and very different, experiences and motivations surrounding their first powerlifting meets. Just remember: we all start somewhere! Looking for a comprehensive online course on barbell training technique, theory, & practical application for all clinical, coaching and athletic levels, join the waitlist for Barbell Coaching & Movement Optimization now and get access to an exclusive $200 discount and special bonuses when enrollment opens. >> https://bit.ly/3RLJmSJ NEED A BARBELL TRAINING OR POWERLIFTING CLINICAL COACH? BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION WITH ONE TODAY! Join our Facebook Community for free form checks, live Q&As & more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PRS.Barbell.Mastery Got questions or guests you'd like to hear on the show? Submit them here: https://forms.gle/7Vu2HmgHoeQY9xM59 Get in touch with the show! Web: https://www.progressiverehabandstrength.com Email: [email protected] Rori IG: @rorimegan_prs Alyssa IG: @alyssahope_prs

Low back pain in powerlifting and barbell training is a common complaint injured lifters report. However, low back pain in the bench press does not have to stop you from continuing to train through the athlete recovery process. In this episode of the PRS Podcast we answer: -Why your back hurts from bench pressing -If it safe to bench press with an arch -What to do if you have back pain with the bench press lift off -How to address back pain with leg drive in the bench press Looking for a comprehensive online course on barbell training technique, theory, & practical application for all clinical, coaching and athletic levels, join the waitlist for Barbell Coaching & Movement Optimization now and get access to an exclusive $200 discount and special bonuses when enrollment opens. >> https://bit.ly/3RLJmSJ Join our Facebook Community for free form checks, live Q&As & more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PRS.Barbell.Mastery Got questions or guests you'd like to hear on the show? Submit them here: https://forms.gle/7Vu2HmgHoeQY9xM59 Get in touch with the show! Web: https://www.progressiverehabandstrength.com Email: [email protected] Rori IG: @rorimegan_prs Alyssa IG: @alyssahope_prs

One of the most common misconceptions of barbell training for various "populations" is that it needs to be different, particularly when it comes to barbell training for the Masters Lifter. In this episode of the PRS Podcast, Dr. Rori Alter and Dr. Alyssa Haveson uncover the misconception that barbell training and powerlifting programming needs to be different from the general, younger population. Here at PRS we never recommend programming templates. We always recommend that programming be catered and tailored to the individual based on their Athlete Identity. This encompasses: Continuity of training & training history Athletic abilities Medical & injury history Recoverability These four characteristics are different for every individual and change depending on where you (or your client) falls across the lifespan and throughout your training. The most important thing is to have a framework for programming and exercise selection that allows you to determine the frequency, intensity, volume, exercise selection, and rate of progression based on the barbell trainee's Athlete Identity. In this episode we cover physiological and exercise selection considerations for the Master Barbell Trainee to incorporate and help in the decision making process for programming within the PRS Sustainable Training Method. What you'll learn is that programming for a Masters Powerlifter is not all that different as programming for a 25 year old powerlifter. Articles Mentioned In This Episode: Athlete Identity Article Beginner Barbell Strength Training Article Series Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 PRS Barbell Beginner Strength Program Looking for a comprehensive online course on barbell training technique, theory, & practical application for all clinical, coaching and athletic levels, join the waitlist for Barbell Coaching & Movement Optimization now and get access to an exclusive $200 discount and special bonuses when enrollment opens. >> https://bit.ly/3RLJmSJ Join our Facebook Community for free form checks, live Q&As & more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PRS.Barbell.Mastery Got questions or guests you'd like to hear on the show? Submit them here: https://forms.gle/7Vu2HmgHoeQY9xM59 Get in touch with the show! Web: https://www.progressiverehabandstrength.com Email: [email protected] Rori IG: @rorimegan_prs Alyssa IG: @alyssahope_prs

If you lift consistently enough and for long enough, you'll need a powerlifting belt eventually. In this 10 Minute Tip podcast episode, Dr. Rori Alter and Dr. Alyssa Haveson give you the quick and dirty rundown of how to know what weightlifting belt is right for you. They cover the key components of lifting belts including: Belt thickness Belt width Belt circumference Material & stiffness Buckle type And help you figure out which is right for your body, what powerlifting belt is best to get if you're only getting one, and when to actually buy it relative to when you need it. Looking for a comprehensive online course on barbell training technique, theory, & practical application for all clinical, coaching and athletic levels, join the waitlist for Barbell Coaching & Movement Optimization now and get access to an exclusive $200 discount and special bonuses when enrollment opens. >> https://bit.ly/3RLJmSJ Join our Facebook Community for free form checks, live Q&As & more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PRS.Barbell.Mastery Got questions or guests you'd like to hear on the show? Submit them here: https://forms.gle/7Vu2HmgHoeQY9xM59 Get in touch with the show! Web: https://www.progressiverehabandstrength.com Email: [email protected] Rori IG: @rorimegan_prs Alyssa IG: @alyssahope_prs

Wondering why you pee when you lift weights? Or are you working with a powerlifter who may be experiencing incontinence when they're training? Powerlifting Urinary Incontinence is a specific type of athletic incontinence experienced by women (or men!) only when they are barbell training. In this episode of the PRS Podcast, Dr. Rori Alter, PT, and Dr. Alyssa Haveson, PT, discuss the specific condition of Powerlifting Urinary Incontinence that affects 74% of female powerlifters between the ages of 18 and 35 with no other risk factors for or symptoms of incontinence outside of barbell training. Unfortunately, peeing when you powerlift (or even pooping your pants - the male equivalent) has become something considered "normal," but it's anything but normal. Listen to this episode of the PRS Podcast to learn why peeing when you lift weights needs to be addressed from a programming, mechanical, and mental/emotional standpoint to reduce the risks of poor progress, injury, or cessation of training in those who experience training related incontinence symptoms. This episode breaks down the three contributing factors to sport-specific Powerlifting Urinary Incontinence and how you can address them without the time and emotional burden of traditional pelvic floor physical therapy. Disclaimer: Powerlifting Urinary Incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine only during barbell training. For individuals experiencing incontinence both inside and outside of training, a comprehensive pelvic health evaluation should be obtained by a qualified physical therapist. Book a free consultation with one of the PRS Clinical Coaches to discuss your symptoms and recommendations for treatment and management: CLICK HERE Article Mentioned: Technique Article 1 - https://bit.ly/3cpUh5K Technique Article 2 - https://bit.ly/3zBezAV Fatigue Management In Powerlifting - https://bit.ly/3T2htrx Looking for a comprehensive online course on barbell training technique, theory, & practical application for all clinical, coaching and athletic levels, join the waitlist for Barbell Coaching & Movement Optimization now and get access to an exclusive $200 discount and special bonuses when enrollment opens. >> https://bit.ly/3RLJmSJ Join our Facebook Community for free form checks, live Q&As & more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PRS.Barbell.Mastery Got questions or guests you'd like to hear on the show? Submit them here: https://forms.gle/7Vu2HmgHoeQY9xM59 Get in touch with the show! Web: https://www.progressiverehabandstrength.com Email: [email protected] Rori IG: @rorimegan_prs Alyssa IG: @alyssahope_prs

In our inaugural live audience recording of the PRS Podcast, hosts Drs. Alyssa Haveson and Rori Alter present the history behind the coaching delivery system they custom built for the PRS Sustainable Training Method. The PRS Sustainable Training Builder was created to integrate barbell strength and powerlifting programming with the important data analysis needed to meet the 4 Core Goals of PRS and the needs of the athlete. Maximize strength & muscular development Reduce injury risk Optimize goal attainment Instill longevity in lifting & life In this episode they review: Why they struggled with coaching platforms like TrueCoach, MyStrengthBook, and others The layout of the Sustainable Training Builder and how it easily and immediately helps you identify when programming should be adjusted How the builder integrates recovery and nutrition data with training to envision the whole picture The seamless integration of the program and training log The ease in which barbell training programs can be created in under 10 minutes (no more tediously writing each day's training) What prebuilt PRS programs are available in the click of a button View the live episode's video and see the PRS sustainable Training Builder in action here >> https://www.facebook.com/923751/videos/1208489743287701/ Grab your free version of the Sustainable Training Builder to use with yourself, coaching clients, or rehab clients here >> https://bit.ly/3zgMtux Looking for a comprehensive online course on barbell training technique, theory, & practical application for all clinical, coaching and athletic levels, join the waitlist for Barbell Coaching & Movement Optimization now and get access to an exclusive $200 discount and special bonuses when enrollment opens. >> https://bit.ly/3RLJmSJ Join our Facebook Community for free form checks, live Q&As & more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PRS.Barbell.Mastery Got questions or guests you'd like to hear on the show? Submit them here: https://forms.gle/7Vu2HmgHoeQY9xM59 Get in touch with the show! Web: https://www.progressiverehabandstrength.com Email: [email protected] Rori IG: @rorimegan_prs Alyssa IG: @alyssahope_prs

Barbell training injuries will happen no matter what because, as discussed in prior podcast episodes and articles, injury prevention is not a thing. So when barbell training injuries do happen, what is the athlete recovery process like? And how can we continue to train through the athlete recovery process? In this episode of the PRS Podcast, Drs Rori Alter and Alyssa Haveson wrap up the barbell training series on pain and injuries to help barbell trainees and powerlifters get through the athlete recovery processes efficiently. Dealing with a barbell training injury is frustrating and sometimes scary. But the most important thing to do at the moment is don't panic! It's easy to catastrophize the injury and dream up all sorts of things that might happen to your training… but a lot can change in the first 24-72 hours after a training injury. While we must caveat any injury talk with "it depends," often you can continue to get under the barbell in some capacity. So in this episode of the PRS Podcast, we cover: What to do if you experience symptoms or injuries in your barbell training session [00:16:38]. When you should see a doctor BEFORE a licensed rehab clinician [00:16:52], [00:21:49]. Why we need to ditch the RICE method [00:23:27]. A new way of addressing injuries with PEACE & LOVE [00:25:28]. Discuss the PRS algorithm for training with pain [00:32:37]. Article Links: PRS Training With Pain Algorithm: https://bit.ly/3oE9geR Athlete Recovery: Barbell Physical Therapy for Injured Powerlifters: https://bit.ly/3OGMOfN Free Sustainable Training Builder: https://bit.ly/3zgMtux Looking for a comprehensive online course on barbell training technique, theory, & practical application for all clinical, coaching and athletic levels, join the waitlist for Barbell Coaching & Movement Optimization now and get access to an exclusive $200 discount and special bonuses when enrollment opens. >> https://bit.ly/3RLJmSJ Join our Facebook Community for free form checks, live Q&As & more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PRS.Barbell.Mastery Got questions or guests you'd like to hear on the show? Submit them here: https://forms.gle/7Vu2HmgHoeQY9xM59 Get in touch with the show! Web: https://www.progressiverehabandstrength.com Email: [email protected] Rori IG: @rorimegan_prs Alyssa IG: @alyssahope_prs

In Part 2 of the pain & injury series, Drs. Rori Alter and Alyssa Haveson explore the three components involved in the experience of pain, the biopsychosocial model of pain, and why people experience pain differently. Pain is a complex physical and emotional response, that sometimes -- but not always! -- occurs in response to injury or physical trauma. It's tempting to trace pain and injury to a specific event, or a problematic joint or muscle, but this is often difficult to do. While MRIs are a useful tool, they don't tell the whole story about pain either. When barbell strength trainees or powerlifters get injured there is often fear of the unknown. The medical and exercise narratives often lead us to fear certain movements and hyperfocus on specific tissues, bones, or joints that are the "one" thing causing your injuries. But the truth of the matter is: Pain does not always mean damage and damage doesn't always mean pain The cause of injuries are multifactorial and there is never just "one thing" in or outside of your body that causes an injury In this episode of the PRS Podcast we are going to help you understand why it's important to continue to barbell train through injuries and as the injury rehab process. We cover: The medical-model narratives around barbell training, injuries, and pain that lead people to fear lifting. [00:08:59] Understanding the pain experience through the lens of the Bio-Psycho-Social model of pain and why everyone responds to pain and injury differently. [00:23:56] What tissue damage means for pain and dysfunction and what pain or dysfunction means about tissue damage. [00:25:38] The importance of MRI findings in the injury diagnosis process. [00:35:12] Article Note Links: A Case for Individuality: https://www.progressiverehabandstrength.com/articles/individuality HIp Fracture: https://www.progressiverehabandstrength.com/articles/overcoming-a-hip-fracture-and-squat-fails Treat the issue not the tissue: https://www.progressiverehabandstrength.com/articles/treattheissue Looking for a comprehensive online course on barbell training technique, theory, & practical application for all clinical, coaching and athletic levels, join the waitlist for Barbell Coaching & Movement Optimization now and get access to an exclusive $200 discount and special bonuses when enrollment opens. >> https://bit.ly/3RLJmSJ Join our Facebook Community for free form checks, live Q&As & more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PRS.Barbell.Mastery Got questions or guests you'd like to hear on the show? Submit them here: https://forms.gle/7Vu2HmgHoeQY9xM59 Get in touch with the show! Web: https://www.progressiverehabandstrength.com Email: [email protected] Rori IG: @rorimegan_prs Alyssa IG: @alyssahope_prs

There are a few common problems in barbell training and powerlifting surrounding training injuries: Powerlifters stop barbell training altogether, do low load, non functional rehab exercises, mobility work, jump to injections, or surgery before ever trying to address the issues that led to the problem. Lifters stop barbell training until their pain goes away and then resume training without addressing the issue and their symptoms come right back. People believe they need to know what structure is injured in order to be treated or resume/continue training. Why does this happen? Because of the narratives the medical and exercise worlds are telling us about barbell training when the majority of clinical practitioners and exercise specialists are not trained in barbell training techniques and powerlifting nor do they understand the mechanisms of injury in barbell training. They cannot effectively prescribe recommendations but confidently speak on these topics without being qualified. Because of this, we're often told to not lift or that we should focus on non-barbell training exercise modalities to "rehabilitate" injuries. Then we return to barbell training without an introductory period or addressing the issues that led to the injury in the first place. In this episode of the Progressive Rehab & Strength Podcast, we'll cover: What an injury is. [00:18:21] The difference between acute and chronic injuries and why it's easier to wrap your head around the recovery time and process for acute injuries. [00:20:42] What barbell training and powerlifting injuries are. [00:38:36] Injury Risk and why injuries happen. [00:44:16] Why we use the term "injury risk reduction" vs "injury prevention." [00:52:07] Links: Incorporating Barbell Training into Post-Op Rehab: https://www.progressiverehabandstrength.com/articles/incorporate-barbells-physical-therapy PTs are NOT Confident With Exercise Prescription: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pcQoyg2Vp8Fdepl0XqKSvDOoKJ2qTGPn/view?usp=sharing 2019 Training Load: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ydcNzXicAro1O3_10m9TDuVFk-ruyMYq/view?usp=sharing High Volume Squats, Fatigue, & Technique Breakdown: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1duHkABAbN1XQ60MalBtta5OCXMLHIadN/view?usp=sharing Looking for a comprehensive online course on barbell training technique, theory, & practical application for all clinical, coaching and athletic levels, join the waitlist for Barbell Coaching & Movement Optimization now and get access to an exclusive $200 discount and special bonuses when enrollment opens. >> https://bit.ly/3RLJmSJ Get in touch with the show! Got questions you want answered on the show? Submit them here: https://forms.gle/7Vu2HmgHoeQY9xM59 Web: https://www.progressiverehabandstrength.com Email: [email protected] Rori IG: @rorimegan_prs Alyssa IG: @alyssahope_prs

As one of the most talked about topics in powerlifting, everyone always wonders and debates about barbell training technique. Does barbell technique really matter or is it something we don't really need to worry about for "injury prevention" in powerlifting? For Dr. Rori and Dr. Alyssa, powerlifting and barbell training technique is VERY important, but not in the way you may think. Lifting with safe, efficient, and repeatable mechanics ensures that you have optimal performance under the bar, avoid form breakdown, and reduce your risk of injuries. Maintaining technique is an important and ongoing process, too. Form creep happens to the best of lifters, a phenomenon in which form gradually deviates from optimal over a period of time. Rori and Alyssa break down the 9 elements of safe & effective barbell techniques, the importance of having a barbell lifting movement model, how to maintain good technique under heavy loads, and how all of these things fit into the PRS Sustainable Training Method by satisfying the four core PRS goals: Maximize strength and muscular development Reduce injury risk Optimize goal attainment Instill longevity in lifting and lift Squat Links Fixing Bent Wrists: https://www.instagram.com/p/BtKLSnsAUlB/ Addressing Wrist Pain in the Squat: https://www.instagram.com/p/B7cG5mQAuGY/ How to Low Bar Back Squat: https://youtu.be/vB99m-lSSuE Looking for a comprehensive online course on barbell training technique, theory, & practical application for all clinical, coaching and athletic levels, join the waitlist for Barbell Coaching & Movement Optimization now and get access to an exclusive $200 discount and special bonuses when enrollment opens. >> https://bit.ly/3RLJmSJ Secret Society of Barbell Mastery - Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/PRS.Barbell.Mastery/ Get in touch with the show! Got questions you want answered on the show? Submit them here: https://forms.gle/7Vu2HmgHoeQY9xM59 Web: https://www.progressiverehabandstrength.com Email: [email protected] Rori IG: @rorimegan_prs Alyssa IG: @alyssahope_prs

Wouldn't it be great if we were always motivated to train? If you've ever experienced lulls in your motivation to train with barbells or keep up with your powerlifting training, you're not alone. Barbell training motivation ebbs and flows and is a natural part of the training experience. However, there are many factors that contribute to changes in training motivation and it's how we respond to it that makes all the difference! In this episode of the Progressive Rehab & Strength Podcast, Dr. Rori and Dr. Alyssa explore strategies for creating and maintaining motivation in your training through the ups and downs of your lifting career. It's easy to train when spirits are high, you are having fun and hitting PR's, but anyone who has trained for multiple years knows that everyone goes through slumps from time to time. Whether it's an injury, the intensity of training, or life factors affecting you, training motivation can be hard to find, even for elite athletes. But by setting attainable goals, good habits, creating a solid plan for progress (and sticking to it!), keeping a log, and staying flexible, you can create and sustain training momentum. Looking for a comprehensive online course on barbell training technique, theory, & practical application for all clinical, coaching and athletic levels, join the waitlist for Barbell Coaching & Movement Optimization now and get access to an exclusive $200 discount and special bonuses when enrollment opens. >> https://bit.ly/3RLJmSJ PRS Sustainable Training Log & Program https://www.progressiverehabandstrength.com/barbell-training-builders PRS Articles: https://www.progressiverehabandstrength.com/articles/start-barbell-training-here https://www.progressiverehabandstrength.com/articles/progression-regression https://www.progressiverehabandstrength.com/articles/barbell-training-and-cardio https://www.progressiverehabandstrength.com/articles/training-fatigue https://www.progressiverehabandstrength.com/articles/tracking-barbell-training https://www.progressiverehabandstrength.com/articles/2019/4/11/9-time-saving-adjustments-to-reduce-training-anxiety Interview with Anna-Marie Oakes Joudy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kgo_I3YNSuk Secret Society of Barbell Mastery - Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/PRS.Barbell.Mastery/ Get in touch with the show! Web: https://www.progressiverehabandstrength.com Email: [email protected] Rori IG: @rorimegan_prs Alyssa IG: @alyssahope_prs

Barbell & Powerlifting Coaching and Physical Therapy are skills that require an immense amount of hands-on experience to master, and so does business! Coaches and clinicians spend lots of time working on their clinical education and skills, without considering how they will build a business and more importantly, a business that can grow and sustain itself even during lean times, such as the recent COVID pandemic. In this episode of the PRS Podcast Dr. Rori Alter, PT discusses with her co-host, Dr. Alyssa Haveson, PT, how she built Progressive Rehab & Strength in her spare time while working a traditional physical therapy job, and the strategies that help her continue to grow in a saturated field and during the pandemic. Questions answered in this episode: -How do you become a powerlifting coach? -How do you create a sustainable business? The 7 Tools To Become a Clinical Coach with a Successful Business Include: Knowledge Acquisition Mentorship Experience Core Values Core Goals Flexibility, Adaptability, and Systems Client Education Check out this episode to learn! Article - How to Manage Training Fatigue https://www.progressiverehabandstrength.com/articles/training-fatigue Article - Tracking Your Barbell Training https://www.progressiverehabandstrength.com/articles/tracking-barbell-training Looking for a comprehensive online course on barbell training technique, theory, & practical application for all clinical, coaching and athletic levels, join the waitlist for Barbell Coaching & Movement Optimization now and get access to an exclusive $200 discount and special bonuses when enrollment opens. >> https://bit.ly/3RLJmSJ Facebook Group - PRS Secret Society of Barbell Mastery https://www.facebook.com/groups/PRS.Barbell.Mastery The PRS Clinical Coach Starter Kit (FREE download): https://mailchi.mp/progressiverehabandstrength/clinical-coach-starter-kit Get in touch with the show! Web: https://www.progressiverehabandstrength.com Email: [email protected] Rori IG: @rorimegan_prs Alyssa IG: @alyssahope_prs

In the first episode of the Progressive Rehab & Strength Podcast, head PRS Clinical Coaches Dr. Rori Alter and Dr. Alyssa Haveson introduce themselves and the core principles of the PRS Sustainable Training Method. Uncover the key elements of the PRS Sustainable Training Method and understand how PRS integrates barbell training and powerlifting coaching with physical therapy to bridge the gap between rehabilitation and successful return to sport. Listen as Dr. Rori and Dr. Alyssa explain the importance of rating of perceived exertion (RPE), estimated 1 rep max (e1rm), tracking training fatigue, Athlete Identity, and the Repeat Novice Effect on injury risk reduction in barbell training and powerlifting and successful rehabilitation and strength development across the spectrum. Got questions or topics you'd like us to address or guests you'd like us to have on the podcast? Let us know by submitting requests here! https://forms.gle/mpGym44FHJCBwEFk7 PRS Articles: https://www.progressiverehabandstrength.com/prsarticles The PRS Clinical Coach Starter Kit (FREE download): https://mailchi.mp/progressiverehabandstrength/clinical-coach-starter-kit Looking for a comprehensive online course on barbell training technique, theory, & practical application for all clinical, coaching and athletic levels, join the waitlist for Barbell Coaching & Movement Optimization now and get access to an exclusive $200 discount and special bonuses when enrollment opens. >> https://bit.ly/3RLJmSJ Get in touch with the show! Web: https://www.progressiverehabandstrength.com Email: [email protected] Rori IG: @rorimegan_prs Alyssa IG: @alyssahope_prs

Welcome to the Progressive Rehab and Strength podcast. Physical therapists, strength coaches, and powerlifters Dr. Rori Alter and Dr. Alyssa Haveson share their knowledge to help barbell athletes, coaches, and clinicians demystify strength training and create sustainability under the barbell and in business. https://www.progressiverehabandstrength.com