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6 Great Exercises for Firefighters
There are many great exercises a firefighter should implement into their workout routine to increase longevity on the fire-ground. Exercises that touch many elements such as core stabilization, muscular endurance and overall strength. We all know as...
5 Simple Stretches You Can Do While Watching TV At The Station
We know how it is after a long day and shift dinner. You want to sit back and watch Jeopardy or stream free movies on your fire stick. I am going to show you how you can make the most of this time by opening your hips and increasing mobility and flexibility so you can...
4 Easy Ways to Fix Shoulder Pain: Firefighter Health and Wellness
The majority of firefighters who lift weights will (at some point) develop some type of shoulder pain. It is just what happens. It could be from a number of reasons, not warming up before you bench, poor shoulder placement when you bench, tight neck, tight lats… the...
Caveman Squat Test for Proper Squat Form
Being mobile is a very crucial aspect of being healthy. If someone lacks mobility and flexibility, they are putting themselves at a significantly higher risk of becoming injured while working out or performing everyday tasks of being a firefighter. Some people need a...
Best Weightlifting Belts for the Firefighter Furnace Workout Program
Using a weightlifting belt is a heated topic where using one or not could go both ways. Many power lifters use them to help them increase strength by decreasing the chance of injury to the lower back during heavy lifts. On the other hand, many believe that it can...
Best Knee Sleeves for the Firefighter Furnace Workout Program
Knee sleeves differ from knee braces. Knee sleeves are designed to help reduce the chance of knee injury where knee braces are designed to protect the knee from a previous injury. Knee sleeves compress the knee which increases blood flow and reduces pain during and...