Pull ups are on the list of desires for many women in the weight room. Few body weight movements make you feel as strong and capable, so it makes sense that you want one! Before we dive into how that happens, we need to cover a few bases. First, chin ups and pull ups are […]

Dealing with an injury + finding the right practitioner This topic is not simple. And I don’t wish to oversimplify. But I do wish to encourage you with all the ability you have, to be an advocate for your health (regardless of if you have an injury). I’ve had amazing doctors (also in the form […]

When to use lifting straps: When your little baby infant hands can’t even. Kidding, kind of. First off: They’re a piece of equipment. And not one you should need all the time. There are different kinds – A single loop or tear drop, figure eight and pull through style (like I use in the video […]

There are women out there wondering if because they are obese, they need to change their body before lifting weights. I know because I received this question in an instagram Q&A box months ago – and while it broke my heart a bit, it’s a valid question based on this industry. You are welcome here. […]

We call this a “squat day” because squats are the main lift. All accessory work following the main lift supplements the muscle groups used for squats – quads, hamstrings, glutes and adductors. The movement prep focuses on preparing for said patterns for the day. You will never not see me doing these patterns. And you’ll […]

Is full range of motion (ROM) REALLY needed? What’s the benefit? When is full ROM not suggested? Does that scenario exist? First off, a joint’s given ROM will be determined by passive ROM (flexibility) and then active ROM (mobility) within said range provided by flexibility. This is joint by joint but also expresses itself in […]