I broke down at 20, then built bulletproof shoulders for life [story]
Surgery might be your best option, Ollie. The words landed like a hammer. I sat frozen in the Harley Street office, staring at the consultant across the polished oak desk. His voice was calm… too calm… as if he’d delivered this verdict a thousand times before. The sterile scent of antiseptic clung […]
Four Exercises Claudia Used to Build Powerful, Pain-free Shoulders
INTRODUCTION Claudia came to me frustrated. She’s an ex-IFBB athlete 7 lifelong lifter who struggled with recurring shoulder issues for 5 years (including pain, tightness, recurring flare ups). She’d tried resting. Stretching. A couple of “rehab routines.” But despite her efforts, nothing lasted. And she started to wonder whether this was her normal. […]
The Hidden Cost of Ignoring Your Shoulder Issues
THE REAL PROBLEM You’re strong, disciplined, and training is part of who you are.But your shoulders don’t match that standard. Pain, tightness, instability — it’s not just physical. It’s: The fear of pushing too hard and breaking down again. The frustration of wasting more time and money on fixes that don’t last. The […]
Why Resting Your Shoulder Makes It Worse (Not Better)
Does this sound familiar? You’re training, playing sport, swinging a golf club or tennis racket… then it flares up. A frustrating tweak, pinch or nagging tightness in your shoulder. So you take some time off to rest. A few days or weeks go by. Your symptoms start to fade. ”Maybe rest is […]
The shocking speed of muscle loss (and why you can’t afford to wait)
The Shocking Truth:Muscle Loss and Injuries Did you know it takes only 30 days to lose 3 months of gym progress and muscle gains (if you don’t train)? It’s true. In the brand new study below, participants trained for 3 months, and then stopped. It took them 10 days to lose 50% of […]