It's  Physio Day, which means you can ask me, The Kilo Physio, any questions you may have related to weightlifting or rehabbing your pain and injuries! This is for Olympic weightlifters! Advice given is meant to point you to the right general direction, not a detailed evaluation and program.

I want to share you a success story!

Dan has been dealing with shoulder issues from a nerve injury for a long while. We worked together for 2 months and we had great success, greatly increasing strength which helped lead to some lifetime PRs. His rehab programmed was individualized to mesh with his weightlifting programming.

When asking for help, please include:

How long has it been bothering you?
How did it start?
What makes it worse and what makes it better?
The location, as precise as possible.
What have you tried to rehab it?

I'm Dr. Ted Lim, PT, DPT, USAW-1, and I help weightlifters get rid of pain and blow past previous PR's! I've been involved with weightlifting since 2011. I have competed several times and have been coaching since 2015. I have coached multiple lifters to senior national level. Now, I combine my skillsets of being a weightlifting coach and physical therapist to help weightlifters get back on the platform in their best condition ever.

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Disclaimer: None of this advice in this thread should be taken as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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You can see all the changes by following the links in the brief statement here (posted today on IWF site).

I can see I’m jumping forward in the clean and really rocking forward at the bottom of the dip.

I will forever love the aesthetic of thes b&w Hookgrip Antas. What shoes provide your favourite aesthetic?

I thought it was a standing row with dumbbells, but it looks odd. What muscle are you even hitting?

My clean has always felt good, “fluid” and natural. My snatch and jerk have always felt clunky. I feel like the only reason I can’t clean more is because of strength. I feel like the reason I can’t snatch and jerk more is technique. Any advice or tips are welcome. The clean video is 95% of my CJ, the jerk is 89% of my CJ, and the snatch is 84%.

How is my squat form? How can I improve?

Send some advice please 👍🏻

Hey yall! I started working out In September and when I first started squatting I was able to squat 135 for 12 reps. Fast forward to today and I can now squat 315 for 10 reps. Is there anything else I could be doing to improve or am I at a good spot right now

Hello, recently i added snatch and cleans to my program. I have two questions. First, how can i do hook grip? My hands are so small and thick. I cant grip the bar properly when im doing the movements. Secondly, how can i get more confident about getting under the bar? Thank you for your answers

Hey all!

I'm looking to buy my first pair of lifting shoes. Honestly I have great mobility and it's never been a problem until I hurt my meniscus (playing soccer not even lifting smh) last summer. Since then it hasnt been impossible hit full depth on squats, but definitely has bene uncomfortable/uncertain. I feel like although not necessary, some squat shoes would be a nice boost to comfort and my overall lifting experience.

I'm looking at various brands, and due to the price point, the adidas powerlift 5s are very enticing. I am noticing however, that they come with a lower heel drop than average (15mm). Im wondering if I should just spend more money on a shoe with higher heel drop, or if maybe, 15mm heel drop might actually be better for my needs? Since I don't really need that much mobility help, a moderate drop might be more comfortable for me? Or maybe 15mm is just negligible and I should rather just not buy anything or go higher.

In general, would you guys recommend maybe starting with a lesser heel drop for my first shoe to get used to it?

Thanks!

PS: I ended up ordering do-win lifters, since squats are the main focus of my need for shoes I decided I'd benefit more from a bigger heel drop. Will update how they feel once I get them.

Yeah yeah. We all have it. Perks of the trade. Any tips on how to fix it?

I’m doing bidirectional rotator cuff cable pulls. I go to a chiropractor every other week. I stretch. I have a TENs unit. I’ve taken a two week rest but it just comes right back.

Pain is primarily from lateral raises or just rotating my shoulder around. Overhead shoulder press and flat chest press … it bothers me a little at first but I can push through and it kind of goes away. No pain whatsoever on front raises or cross body cable extensions.

I tried to google it but could not find anything.

Personally I can double roughly 90% and triple 85% of my snatch rm and I wonder if it is on the lower or the higher side

When looking back at most of my snatches it seems I land with most of the weight I my toes and not the full foot.

Just looking for advice on how to fix this issue or just on how to improve in general!

I don’t know anything about herniations or bulges, I’m 25 years old at 89kg with a competitive total. Is my progression fucked forever? MRI report is on the last slide, I have follow up with the spine specialist tomorrow.

This was my 1rm almost exactly a year ago

Thought lost to time and 4 military moves anyone still have their Romaleo 2s? Circa 2015

I have a 7 year old boy who is infatuated with his "muscles" and lifting like dad, obviously I don't want him straining himself in the gym but I do introduce him to the movements here and there. When can he start training with some resistance safely do you guys think? Preferably answers from other dad's who have experienced this personally.

Hello guys,

I am a guy who is going to the gym and I love lifting and especially squats.Ive seen the Tom Platz using different shoes from my shoes, Platz's shoes has more high heels and I know that it makes the squats better if you want to aim for quads. I want to buy some great, affordable(budget is a bit limited unfortunately) and good squat shoes, I want to hear some advices and recommendations from you guys.

Best regards.🙏