Eliminate wrist pain when doing Front Squats

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Question: Ever since I started doing front squats, my wrists hurt and seem to have become weaker when I bench and do other exercises. This is primarily because when I hold the bar on my shoulders (front delts), my hands are bent all the way back to hold the bar.  Is this supposed to be [...]

Deadlift on Back Day or Leg Day

Many people have asked if deadlifts should be done when training back or when training legs when doing a body part split. I just answered that question in the Q & A section. Click the following link to find out the answer: http://www.drclay.com/2009/01/07/do-deadlifts-work-your-back-or-your-legs/#more-333

Do deadlifts work your back or your legs?

Question: I’m having trouble deciding on when to incorporate my deadlift, should it be on back or leg day? I’m just confused, I’ve heard the deadlift is the ultimate pulling exercise. I have the headbands and lycra ready to go, but I’m just having trouble formulating a plan.  Ben / Australia

Is it really 2009?

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I can hardly believe it 2009 already!  Geez… There are so many things I’m excited about for 2009, but I’ll divulge most of them later.  But one thing I’m really excited about is the overhaul and resurrection of The Dr Clay Show… Web TV style!!  More on that later:) Likewise, there are so many cool [...]

Your Shoulder Pain may be Bicipital Tendonitis

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If you have ever had pain in the anterior (front) portion of your shoulder, you may very well have suffered from bicipital tendonitis. However, there’s a very good chance that the condition was misdiagnosed as a rotator cuff problem. While these two pathologies can occur simultaneously, it’s important to know exactly what you’re suffering from [...]