swayback – ZacCupples.com

September 18, 2023 Zac Cupples

The REAL Reason Tim Ferriss Has Lower Back Pain

im Ferriss’ battle with back pain decoded! Dive deep into the overlooked connection between hip dynamics and lower back discomfort. Discover actionable exercises that might just be the game-changer Tim (and you!) need. A fresh perspective on rehab, backed by science. 📚🔍

February 20, 2022 Zac Cupples

Training After Two Total Hip Replacements | Case Report

How to coach and program for someone who is very strong and stiff There’s a TON of information out there on how to best help people who have limited mobility, but very rarely do we see the practical application of it. Thanks to my boy Andy McCloy, that changes today. Andy is a FREAKY strong strength coach who unfortunately had two total hip replacements. He wants to train pain-free. Here’s how we are doing it. Check out the video and post below, let’s dive in!

June 13, 2020 Zac Cupples

Compensatory Movement Patterns

Know different postures you will see inside and out! It seems like there are a bazillion different types of postural presentations. Is there any way to simplify the confusion? Interestingly enough, things like flat back, extreme kyphosis, and even the common compensatory pattern can be explained through the movement lens we discuss on a weekly basis. All of these postural deviations are compensations atop of compensations How bad do you want to be able to 1) identify these postural strategies and most importantly, 2) know how to best improve these compensations? If it’s bad (I’m talkin’ reaaaaaaal bad), then check out Movement debrief Episode 124.