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Are Bicep Curls Not Functional?Both sides of the bodybuilding and functional training approach to fitness can become a bit dogmatic in their ways, or even miss the bigger picture. I
The Misunderstanding Of Hypertrophy TrainingWhy create a DVRT program specifically about hypertrophy (building muscle)? The easiest answer is that it is one of the most common questions we recei
How To Make Better Progress In Functional TrainingCory Cripe, Fitness Lying Down (Creator of Dynamic Strength & Movement Strength Program) Hello once again my DVRT friends and thank you for joining me
How Understanding True Core Training Unlocks SO MuchJessica Bento, Physical Therapist (Creator DVRT Restoration Certification, Knees Over Toes Course, DVRT Rx Shoulder, Knees, Pelvic Control, & Gait Cou
Building Smart MuscleIt might be one of the funniest questions I would get people at conferences where I was presenting. I get it, online it can be hard to get an idea of 
Surprising Keys In Building Healthy ShouldersJessica Bento, Physical Therapist (Creator DVRT Restoration Certification, Knees Over Toes Course, DVRT Rx Shoulder, Knees, Pelvic Control, & Gait CouMistakes In Mobility Training That Prevent Great ResultsThere is no way to argue that having good mobility is a valuable strategy no matter your fitness goal. Even if all you want is to gain muscle, the bet
Why THIS Key Workout Concept Unlocks Better Squats & MORE!Cory Cripe, Fitness Lying Down (Creator of Dynamic Strength & Movement Strength Program) Hello all and welcome back! If you remember, my last blog abo
How Good Functional Training Is Corrective ExerciseJessica Bento, Physical Therapist (Creator DVRT Restoration Certification, Knees Over Toes Course, DVRT Rx Shoulder, Knees, Pelvic Control, & Gait Cou
The Best Squat, Deadlift, Press, You Are Missing!Good training is about managing variables that make up a great fitness program. Not some of the variables, not just the ones you think are cool, but a
How To Build Better Beginner Workout Programs & MORE!Cory Cripe, Owner of Fitness Lying Down I’ll be honest, besides being asked on social media how heavy the Ultimate Sandbags are that I’m using, the ne
Why Squeezing Your Glutes Doesn’t WorkJessica Bento, Physical Therapist (Creator DVRT Restoration Certification, Knees Over Toes Course, DVRT Rx Shoulder, Knees, Pelvic Control, & Gait Cou
Do You Really Need To Be Doing Calf RaisesJessica Bento, Physical Therapist (Creator DVRT Restoration Certification, Knees Over Toes Course, DVRT Rx Shoulder, Knees, Pelvic Control, & Gait Cou
The Most Important But Overlooked Lifting TechniqueIn almost 20 years of teaching DVRT, there are some issues that come up pretty much EVERY time. Funny enough, it isn’t a question people have because 
Innovative Solutions To Overcome REAL Fitness ObstaclesI hope you checked out our part 1 interview with Coach Faith Martin (you can check it out HERE if you missed it). If you didn’t get a chance to listen
3 Reasons Heel Elevated Squats Aren’t Good!Jessica Bento, Physical Therapist (Creator DVRT Restoration Certification, Knees Over Toes Course, DVRT Rx Shoulder, Knees, Pelvic Control, & Gait Cou
The Weirdest Advice To Achieve Better Fitness GoalsI get it, after yesterday’s post (you can read HERE if you missed it) you might be thinking, “why is Josh being so wishy washy? Is he going to start w
The BIGGEST Boost To Your WorkoutsThis might sound a bit odd, but I haven’t read a training book or been to an educational program on training in several years. Sure, I am a bit spoile
Can DVRT Ultimate Sandbag Training Be Effective For Hypertrophy?Recently we polled our DVRT community about topics they are most interested in learning about and to be honest, I was kinda surprised that hypertrophy
Why These Squats Don’t Help Bad KneesJessica Bento, Physical Therapist (Creator DVRT Restoration, DVRT Pelvic Control, DVRT Better Backs, Knees, & Shoulders) Social media has yet again gi
Better Fitness Solutions For Winged ScapulaJessica Bento, Physical Therapist (Creator DVRT Restoration Certification, Knees Over Toes Course, DVRT Rx Shoulder, Knees, Pelvic Control, & Gait Cou
The Dead Bug The Most Underrated Shoulder ExerciseJessica Bento, Physical Therapist (Creator DVRT Restoration, DVRT Pelvic Control, DVRT Better Backs, Knees, & Shoulders) When it comes to the best sho
Why People Get Rotator Cuff Training Wrong!Jessica Bento, Physical Therapist (Creator DVRT Restoration Certification, Knees Over Toes Course, DVRT Rx Shoulder, Knees, Pelvic Control, & Gait Cou
Stability Training That Makes You Strong!!!I always believe most fitness pros and lifters think of stability training as the vegetables of the workout dinner. You should eat more vegetables, yo