5 Exercises To Help Fix Low Back Pain & Stiffness

Tired of dealing with lower back pain and stiffness?

You’re not alone. Eight out of 10 people experience lower back pain in their lifetime and for those who train, it can be a debilitating feeling.

In this article we break down our top five exercises that you can start implementing today to help address the underlying causes of lower back pain and stiffness.

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How To Bench Press Properly (TECHNIQUE FOR BEGINNERS TO ADVANCED)

How much is poor Bench Press technique costing you? 🤔 It could be way more than you think. In this video, you’ll learn how to Bench Press with proper technique with tips for lifters of all experience levels.

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How To Fix Your BAR CRASH | Olympic Weightlifting Technique

In this video we’re answering one of the most common questions in Olympic weightlifting... How do you fix Bar Crash in the Clean?

How To Clean: Olympic Weightlifting Technique (Beginners To Advanced)

In this video we break down our teaching progressions for how to Clean, the first part of the Clean & Jerk with demonstrations by American Record Holder Wes Kitts.

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Weightlifting 101: How To Make BAR CONTACT? (BEGINNER TO ADVANCED)

In this video we’re answering the question, where should the bar make contact (with the body) in the Snatch & Clean.

Will BODYBUILDING Make You A Better Weightlifter?

In this video, we’re giving you a license to become a JACKED weightlifter and reasons why bodybuilding and accessory exercises are critical for your long term success. If your weightlifting program doesn’t include accessory exercises that challenge you in a variety of strength training domains, you’re leaving serious gains on the table.

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How To Squat Properly: 3 TIPS To PR Your Back Squat

In this video we're sharing THREE of our best tips to help you squat properly which should lead to a PR Back Squat! At the end of this video are three of our favorite lower body accessory exercises you need to be doing for stronger legs… These are non-negotiable!

Carolyne Prevost Joins The Barbell WOD Team

We are proud to welcome Carolyne Prevost to the Barbell WOD Team! Carolyne finished in 12th place overall at the 2019 CrossFit Games and was crowned Canada’s fittest woman the same year.

She started CrossFit in 2013 and has quickly made a name for herself as one of the sport’s rising stars. She joins the Barbell WOD team from Toronto, Canada where she trains at her home gym CrossFit Colosseum. We couldn’t be more excited to work with Carolyne as we know she’ll be a force to be reckoned with for years to come!

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[VIDEO] 9 Minute Guided Core Workout

Hitting a 9 minute core workout is hard enough but to do it alone is brutal. Hit play and get after it with us!

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3 Exercises To Improve Your Posture

Did you know that poor posture could have a negative impact on your training?

Fair to say that most of us spend a significant time hunched over our phones scrolling Instagram or working on a computer. Over time this can add up resulting in rounded shoulders, a slouched back and forward head posture that can lead to muscular imbalances and put you at increased risk for injury.

Luckily we’ve found a solution! Fix (and prevent) poor posture by including these exercises in your warm up or post training accessories.

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