Author

Sandeep Rao

With a degree in exercise physiology, Sandeep Rao, NSCA-CSCS, coaches novice lifters at an independent barbell club. Rao competed in regional powerlifting meets for several years before opening his facility, and he regularly joins local 5K community fun runs. He writes about strength training. His coaching centers on developing consistent lifting technique for beginners.

Why Do I Feel Romanian Deadlifts in My Back?
Why Do Dead Hangs Hurt My Lower Back?
Is CrossFit Bad for Your Joints? The Real Answer
What Muscles Do Squats Work Out?
Are Deep Squats Bad for Your Back?
Why Do RDLs Hurt My Upper Back?
How to Avoid Tennis Elbow When Lifting Weights
Why Do My Thighs Hurt After Squats?
What Muscles Does the Heel Elevated Goblet Squat Work?
What Muscle Groups Do Romanian Deadlifts Work?
What Muscles Do Kettlebell Deadlifts Work?
Do Deadlifts Work the Triceps?
How to Strengthen the Teres Minor for Shoulder Stability
How to Target and Strengthen the Teres Major
Is the Leg Press Bad for You? The Risks and Benefits
Why the Bench Press Is Bad for Your Shoulders
How Long Does It Take to Fix Glute Amnesia?
Is It Okay to Lean Forward While Squatting?
How to Stop Butt Wink in the Squat
What Muscles Do Single Leg Deadlifts Work?
How to Strengthen Your Lower Back for Squats
My Legs Are So Sore From Squats I Can’t Walk
How to Bulletproof Your Shoulders Against Injury
How the Snatch Works: Muscles Used & Mechanics
Are Squats Dangerous? The Truth About Injury Risk
Why Don’t I Feel Deadlifts in My Hamstrings?
What Muscles Does the Close Grip Bench Press Work?
Why Do I Keep Falling Backwards When Squatting?
Does the Bench Press Work Your Traps?
Do Squats Strengthen Your Lower Back?