The APX Physiology Podcast

I went through questions that had come in via social media. These include:

• Integrating weight training and conditioning sessions
• How to progressively overload
• How to structure mobility programmes into your training
• Dealing with thoracic outlet syndrome
• Warm up protocols
• Range of motion tests and how to interpret them
• Intensity techniques without focusing too much on load

I discuss how Deltoid training plays a key role in shoulder flexion and extension, plus how arm training is way more than aesthetic based.
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Also includes this week's Q & A on Shin Splints, unilateral imbalances and much more

A discussion of how low someone should squat when training, Glute Bridges and the effectiveness of the exercise, plus exercise considerations for females

In this week's show, I discuss the topic of asymmetries and whether it's something we should be concerned about. 
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This week's movement principle is thoracic rotation and why it's such an important component in upper and lower body movements.
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The question of the week was which is better; Yoga or Pilates? I discuss the pro's and con's of both and which one may be more suitable for you.

Jay joins me on the show to discuss the challenges both physically and mentally of getting stage lean

Topic of the week: Barefoot training, foot mechanics and what to wear when training
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Tip of the week: Integrating remedial work into compound lifting
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Discussion of the week: What assistance work to do if you do Crossfit

Topic of the week: Deadlifting 

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Discussion of the week: What the deadlift pattern actually trains and how you utilise it based on your goals 

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Tip of the week: How to off set your deadlift training with other movements that will help with joint management

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Questions of the week: All deadlift related questions

Topic of the week: Hamstring Tendinopathy’s and training clients with hyper laxity 

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Discussion of the week: Pull up programme design for females

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Tip of the week: Understanding frontal and sagittal plane movement in the hip when running

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Questions of the week: More on booty bands and how big toe mechanics impact ankle, knee and hip extension

Topic of the week: Shoulder mechanics and why you feel one side more than the other when pressing and rowing
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Discussion of the week: Pelvic tilt and whether it's problematic or now
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Tip of the week: The VMO, Glute Med link and how this can improve your squat technique
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Questions of the week: Raising the heels, CARS and booty bands

I discuss how proper squat mechanics work and why so many people struggle with this movement. This then takes me into structural imbalances, how they occur and what you can and can't do about them.
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Finally I go through which breathing strategy is best to use based upon the exercise and effect you're trying to have on the joint.