Lately besides doing strongman exercises, I have been incorporating more unilateral training into my workouts. Unilateral work is great for correcting weaknesses. If you think about it, you move your body using unilateral movements more often then you do with bilateral movements. So why wouldn’t train that way?
Here is a video I shot using unilateral [...]

I constantly see article in the magazines listing the top ab/core exercises. Usually they same type movements, crunches, knee raise, reverse crunch, etc… I am going to start sharing more functional and more effective core movements for you to incorporate into your training. Start using these movements and I will guarantee you will notice the [...]

Lately I have noticed there is a lot of misinformation and confusion about certain training principles and techniques. One of those areas that have stirred a lot of discussion is functional training. It quickly became a buzz word when the concept was first introduced. Since that time, there seems to be more detractors then proponents for it.

I believe the reason so many people are starting to speak out against it, is due to all of the confusion as to what functional training actually is. In my opinion, there are two main problems that have led to this confusion. The first is confusing functional training with sport specific training and the second problem is the extremists that have taken a good idea and twisted it into something resembling a circus act.

If you have followed me for a while or have read my Function Correction Manual, then you know I am big on mobility exercises. Wall slides are a great mobility exercise for the upper body. They Help stretch the pecs, while simultaneously activating the upper back muscles.
Here is a video I shot demonstrating the movement, [...]

I hope everyone had a great Christmas!
With the coming New Year everyone usually focuses on what they are going to accomplish and change. Well I am not waiting till then to make a few changes. If you explore The Strength Doctor site you will notice several changes so far. As always we continue to tweak [...]

Well it’s time for another talk on Twitter! This week we will be talking about Belts, wraps, and straps. If you have wondered how to best use these devices, then this talk is for your. I have posted the information below on the talk, If you have questions about Twitter or how the talks work, [...]

Here is a unique workout that a friend Josh Henkin introduced me too.  Give it a try, it will spice up your workout routine.
-Tim-

P.S. keep a look out for the new Thera-Strength Manual, It’s Coming Real Soon!!!

I was looking through all my old videos and realized that I never posted this video. It covers several good exercises to increase thoracic mobility, an area a lot of people have trouble hitting. Hope you enjoy!
Yours in Strength,
-Tim-

This week I will be the guest expert on another Twitter Chat.
We will be discussing just about every aspect of stretching that you can think of.  From best times to stretch to products to help in the process. If you are serious about building a fit body then you should be doing some form of [...]

For Some time I have been saying how much I love the TRX system. I personally incorporate it into my workouts on a weekly basis. I have also used it with my physical therapy patients with great results.
Well the word is starting to spread about the TRX, the trainers at the Biggest Loser T.V. show [...]