If you suffer from knee pain after running, you may have a common condition known as iliotibial band syndrome, also known as IT band syndrome, or runner’s knee. Here is a great stretch I do after every run to keep from experiencing knee pain.

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Hands down, one of the absolute best bodyweight exercises one can do is the pull up. A pull up done with proper technique works the latissimus dorsi, or “wings” to develop a strong, healthy, and powerful looking back. The pull up also provides benefits for many of the other muscles of the upper body including the biceps, the brachialis, the brachioradialis, rhomboids, lower trapezius and more. The grip strength developed as a result of training pull ups will increase strength, size, and appearance in the forearm muscles as well.
So, being such an awesome exercise, why don’t more people do it? Continue reading »





