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The Top Article of the Week

Keep (Sumo) Deadlifting: Unorthodox Rehab for Lumbar Injuries -- Andrew Lock, Breaking Muscle

 

Lower back pain is one of the most frequent injuries we see, but what is the best way to rehabilitate it? Some might argue that it's necessary to completely avoid the deadlift during rehab in this case, however this week's top article argues the counter.

Deadlifting correctly will improve strength of both the muscles of the lumbar spine, and also the glutes, therefore further reducing strain on the lower back. Andrew Lock justifies his argument and explains the breakdown of technique to ensure maximum safety and effectiveness when employing this strategy.

 

Strength Training

What's Your Optimal Squat Stance? -- Dean Somerset, thePTDC.com

What I Learned At The Russian Strength Seminar -- Keith Enderlein, Juggernaut Training Systems

Workout Nutrition Timing: Fact vs. Fiction -- Matt Mills, Lift Big Eat Big

What To Do When The "Right Technique" Doesn't Feel Right -- Elsbeth Vaino, GGS

Progressions to Dominate Your First Pull-up (Part 2) -- Trish Da Costa

 

Nutrition

Nutrition Made Simple: The Most Important Things You Need To Know About Nutrition -- Slyvon Blanco

15 Things You Should Know About Nutrition -- Tanner Baze, KiaKhadem.com

Science: Coffee Is The World's Biggest Source of Antioxidants -- Adda Bjarnadottir

Grilling Meat and Cancer. Tips to Enjoy Your Barbecue Without the Risks. -- John Berardi

10 Nutrients That You Can't Get From Animal Foods -- Atli Arnarson, Authority Nutrition

 

General Health

Training Tips For Busy People -- Ross Enamait

Do We Really Need Corrective Exercises? -- Mike Reinold

Altitude Training Masks: Helpful or Hyperbole? -- Dan Hechler and James Darley, TonyGentilcore.com

The 7 Most Dangerous Words You Can Say -- Tony Bonvechio

5 Myths About Binge Eating -- Kristen Perillo

 

Bodybuilding

4 Weeks To Bigger Wheels -- John Romaniello

7 Ways to Get Jacked With Olympic Lifts -- Christian Thibaudeau, T-Nation

Why Your Ab Workouts Don't Work -- Dean Somerset, Born Fitness

Dear Tupperware Junkie... I'm Sorry -- Mike Samuels

 

Fat Loss

Is Spot Reduction Really Possible? -- Sohee Walsh

Lose Fat by Building Muscle -- Bryan Krahn

Overcoming a Fat Loss Plateau -- Brian Compton, JMax Fitness

How to Beat Narrative Bias and Find Dieting Success -- Tanner Baze, Breaking Muscle

4 Sneaky Reasons Why You Aren't Losing Weight While Tracking Calories -- Amy Dix