Fixing My Back Part 3 - Lifting Instruction from Dr. McGill and Brian Carroll

In this video Dr. McGill breaks down my MRI and injury and we head to Brian Carroll's gym to discuss how to change my form and adjust my rehab exercises to fully rehab my back and get me back to full strength. Make sure you pick up Brian and Dr. McGill's books "The Gift of Injury" and "The Back Mechanic" available on amazon and their websites www.backfitpro.com and www.powerrackst...
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[@biolayne1]

Spoiler alert for the trolls... at no point did either of them give me the advice that I need to squat more upright, in fact Brian acknowledges that is not in my bio-mechanics... we need to focus on keeping my back in place throughout the movement.

[@TheMPDC5120]

biolayne , Do you think you'll change your training program ?

[@biolayne1]

of course

[@nathan9286]

Congrats on the progress man! gotta stop trying to fight the trolls though they will always be there. Your demeanour way better when your just trying to help others and show us about yourself instead of arguing the "internet trolls". Ps it would be sick if you teamed up with Austin Bariki

[@TheMPDC5120]

biolayne cool, and my question I guess should have been, will you be doing less frequency

[@fkhothatchi]

You did look more upright after all the cues they gave you.. Can't wait to see you back on the platform!!

[@RooneyBerbatov1]

"When you have pain free days, stop looking to see if the pain is still there". That is so true. Love watching this.

[@gbnsierra1]

Honestly the main reason I like your channel is because a lot of your material is for the adept bodybuilder/powerlifter. I hate the “how to get a shredded six pack” videos that flood KZbin. THIS is the content that real athletes want. The information in this series has been pure gold. Thank you for allowing your supporters to see you learn how to become a better and more efficient lifter, these are the concepts that so many people need to hear in order to help us break PRs and stay healthy. You’ll be back and better than ever, stay the course, your ship is strong 💪

[@Queenofbells]

It's nice to see you with the other shoe on for a change, you look really humble in this video and taking the advice like a new kid on the block. Nice to see this side of you Layne for a change. :-)

[@RoyPumphrey]

The master at work....I've seen several presentations from Dr. McGill and its always very impressive (at least to me) how precise and diligent he is in every aspect from the assessment to the teaching of technique.

[@EricDBruce]

Hey these back rehab videos have completed changed the trajectory of my fitness. Thank you!

[@varvaraseliutina4095]

Stu McGill is the man. Im so jealous that you were able to get assessed by him and to look at your form. I was introduced to him through my personal training certification that I did through Fit-Pro Academy by Dave Parise. We had to watch all of Stuart McGills videos and learn about the spine, forms, and herniations. And this was for just a CPT lol.

[@thearthurmigliazza]

What an awesome video. Thank you for posting this!

[@willow-7794]

thank you, Thank you! for sharing this!!!! Stue is awesome...heard him in a pod cast and went on a hunt to find a person to help me and i did...with great communication and my due diligence in training and understanding the gye wires of the spine ...i was able to take a spine that had every vertabra out of alignment .severe lordosis, kyphosis and scoliosis...and am looking at doin my first power lift comp at 51 years old.3 years after my original diagnosis ..ive come a long ways and Stue's info and exposure s have been huge info!!

[@Jessica-tz3wb]

I first got to your channel because of the interview you did with others, I remember you mentioned your lower back pain, recently, I also hurt my back and I found Dr Sturt and now, I saw your video with him. what a surprise, feel all the stories got together.

[@diodato22]

You are a privileged man for being helped by those two guys. My back is hurt too. 2 herniated discs. They affect my legs. I’ll do the three moviments and try to buy the book. Thanks for the tips and for this series.

[@RooneyBerbatov1]

Can't even describe how good this is. Especially the talk in the second part of this video.

[@ahmadsamir48]

Layne you are a legend in the the sport and science. I learn so much from your videos thanks

[@kingarthurusatenniscoach1415]

Keep the form keep the discipline It is helping my back Thank you Dr McGill

[@georgehalet8997]

What a gift to be able to see Dr Stu McGill coach. Props to Brian C for being such an insightful and eloquent exponent of the McGill way and to BioLayne for sharing this and his humility. I tried the Big 3 years ago and it was meh. Rediscovering it with new back pain, I realized how important the intensity is - this didn't come through for me in Back Mechanic back then, but watching video demos and feeling the results of doing them correctly was an epiphany. 3 reps of each and I'm sweating 👍

[@bucksdiaryfan]

"For those of you who like to tell me my squat form sucks..." lol... I couldn't stop laughing after that interjection

[@AnandJ]

Thanks for sharing, Layne! I just finished reading The Back Mechanic and it's fantastic. Thanks for the reccomendation.

[@biolayne1]

You’re welcome

[@okayogut]

Oldschool. Pure gold.

[@lentilsbrah]

Thank you so much for posting this!! This is absolute gold

[@cjcowan4630]

I cant believe this series dosent have more views.

[@aritradas4328]

Heyy layne I am from India...a huge fan of yours...u symbolize strength,science backed by studies...keep up the good work man...may be we can meet oneday....learned a lot from you...Thank you

[@bofadeez5482]

New Biolayne upload, perfect with my morning cup of Joe 👌

[@biolayne1]

thanks!

[@Thebuttsinferno]

I fucking love this series.

[@Fitt-on]

ive currently got Scitica, i have an mri scan in the next few weeks which im sure is going to amount to a herniated disk issue. these vids have been a great help thanks layne

[@candorsspot2775]

Awesome videos. A lot of general takeaways on approach to injury in general and great to know there's always hope if you want it bad enough.

[@Dluu22]

"A ship is safe in harbor, but that's not what a ship is for".

[@vjr6939]

agree that was a great one!

[@cameronbarratt4595]

Really enjoyed this series Layne. Well done on your progress so far and your dedication to the process of getting better and pain free.

[@somertyme23]

This was an awesome series. Great job putting this together.

[@bennygilligan]

Absolutely amazing they are unreal sure knowledge anyone would be foolish not to listen to them

[@6gatornation]

Tell Brian the next time Stuart comes to Jacksonville to let me know I just want to shake his hand and say thanks for writing that book,

[@classiclarry88]

Curious if Dr. McGill has ever sent anyone to surgery? Aside from loss of bladder or paralysis, are there any cases where his methods just didn't work or there was some physical obstruction, like a piece of disc lodged in the epidural space, and surgery is the only option?

[@someoneelse9585]

Actually at 16:57 of video 2 he says you have to set higher as your torso is short compared to your femur. Then compares it to a swing and a merry go round.

[@fabianobuganza1181]

Thanks for sharing! great video 🙌 If people criticising your form without knowing nothing about your body they are just dumb ignorant. Don’t worry about them😊.

[@jeffsetton9553]

Hilarious. Your form here is perfect, as soon as the expert leaves...back to leaning tower of layne!

[@The_LongIsland_Foodie]

Awesome Video, Thank you so much Layne !

[@tenzin8968]

Hey layne! Even with pain(disc bulge) is it ok to try lifting with body mechanics? In this video are you pain free? Just wondering. I liked this video so much n very informative. Thank you🙏🙏

[@kevinbort4249]

This same thing happens to me...... don´t u notice a slight movement forward when you´re at the bottom part of the squat? I can´t seem to be able to fix that. Btw thanks for sharing this man. honestly, it´s a big help.

[@felipemendoza7533]

hats off, great series , great videos, thx

[@ucfnathan]

very cool, thanks layne! its all worth it if it helps!

[@JeanKlaud93]

At the end Dr. Stu used Chicago as an area where they do NOT have a provider. This video is from 4 years ago. Any providers have been trained and available in the Chicago area since this video came out?

[@jessicaraddatz1488]

Thank you so so so much for this

[@dessertstorm7476]

I did bird dogs before and gave up on them after a few tries because I wasn't sure what the point was. I could probably do 1000 and feel no muscle ache, and no stretch so what was supposed to be happening? I might try them the way McGill demonstrates in this video, seems more difficult.

[@biolayne1]

way more. I was doing them completely wrong

[@lloydy3250]

Gotta push those BD's.

[@BrodeyDoverosx]

Bird dogs are not a passive movement. Engage your core completely, push your upper body away from the ground and fixate the hips. It’s crazy difficult.

[@chrishibbs]

Hey layne I'm following you progress as well as incorporating it all into my own recovery. I'm sure you've mentioned it before but how many reps or ISO contractions do you do on the bird dogs?

[@warrenmitchell3598]

My god, They’re genius’. Well done for listening Layne

[@Awkwardfruitfly]

hi layne, thanks for the series. Would it be too much to ask you to upload your MRI? thanks

[@wertytrewqa]

do u know if it is good to do this stuff even if ur not injured just to improve spinal health? i ask because ive always been worried about my back.

[@backfru]

Hi Layne, I enjpy this series because I am also "fixing my back" after a bad injury and surgery. A few quick questions about the "Mcgill Big 3" What time of day do you do them? does it matter? Is it 1x per day only? I have been doing 10 sec holds, max tension, for 5 reps each, or 5 reps/side for bird dog and side plank. Is that the correct protocol?

[@biolayne1]

it's all in the back mechanic bud =)

[@joeyharshaw3874]

Thanks a lot for this video

[@alextheballer20]

Does McGill's book cover stuff about the SI joint? Seems like a lot of people develop SI joint pain from low bar squatting. It's bugged me personally for a long time so I just switched to high bar which feels better, but weaker. Thanks!

[@nedn]

Hi man, can you show the exercises which McGill gives to you to deal with the nerve tension problem?

[@alexandermegalos6440]

Awesome content! Thanks!

[@Narendra434]

Brother, I was deadlifting one day and I really hurt my back, then had my physiotherapy and I increased my mobilty to full extent and immediately after my recovery my mobility helped me with my electrical impulses and strength and I became an intermediate with squat of 180kg with 82kg bodyweight. I always do mobility and stretching 3 times a week and some mobilty work before my workout ,u know just to reach full range of motion, but now my "fucking back injury" returned after that mobilty work also. Brother what should I do?

[@biolayne1]

If you watch the series McGill advises against too much mobility work

[@lloydy3250]

I could feel the intensity.

[@nsulejma]

Can herniated disc actually be absotbed by macrophages, and can anulus fibrosus zhe surrounding tissue of disc heal at least as a scar tissue? If it can how long does it take aprox ?

[@lionelson7098]

Yes, herniated discs can be absorbed by macrophages through a process called resorption. Macrophages help clear out the extruded disc material, which can reduce pain and other symptoms. The anulus fibrosus can heal, but it often forms scar tissue rather than regenerating the original tissue. This scar tissue is more rigid and less functional. Herniated Disc: Typically takes a few months to a year, with significant resorption usually occurring within 6 to 12 months. Anulus Fibrosus: Scar tissue formation can start within weeks, but complete healing may take several months. The healing process varies based on the individual’s health (age), extent of the injury, and treatment methods like physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications, or surgery

[@candorsspot2775]

Any recommendation on reading material for knee pain? Thanks in advance.

[@Weak1987]

Wtf. That Dr. McGill seems to be some super wisdom wizard guy from some far away land about human body. I love people who are so knowledgeable with human body. And of course not talk down Mr. Carrol.

[@Fryto250792]

Great series. However, the volume is so low I cannot hear everything clear enough. It is not the first time. Please fix it in the future, so that we can get more knowledge from your videos. Thanks.

[@underamoon]

great video

[@owenkelchner5387]

What are doctor McGill’s thoughts on good mornings? I’ve been wanting to do them but want to make sure they’re safe to do.

[@biolayne1]

I think he’s probably ok with them if you maintain a neutral spine

[@metalupyourass9]

"It depends"

[@PP-xj7vg]

Powerlifting is a cookiecutter sport, listen to your body... -a long femured subscriber

[@MuEnViFitness]

Really enjoyed the series!

[@isak00]

Just found this series. Very good and informative. In that low back injured place right now and working my way back. Wish I had this expertice in scandinavia. Thanks for sharing your journey. @isakapelgren

[@danielodonnell2270]

Brian, you need to get that lump on the left side of your neck checked out by a doctor, brother. Get a biopsy. An old coworker of mine had a lump that looked like that and he just ignored it, thought it was just a boil but it was not just a boil. Get a biopsy now just to make sure you are ok. Please, don't ignore it. It could be something serious.

[@kingarthurusatenniscoach1415]

Brilliant Mr McGill Vic Braden says brain muscle memory

[@tjbasdf]

looks like Brian has a bump on the left side of his neck. what happened? hope he's ok.

[@jordanpike5816]

Anybody else think the bigger fella in the black shirt looks a hell of a lot like channing tatum? Edit: Brian Carroll. Didn't see his name in the title.

[@Xdev1lG00D]

Squat technique is way better now !!!

[@karlfranks4597]

Comeback update?

[@anithen]

It'd be so hard for the doc to determine what's going on with your body if you had a high body fat percentage.

[@Xdev1lG00D]

He said “give it to me”

[@MrCarstennielsen]

3:17

[@HDSourZ]

Why don't they care about the buttwink when squating

[@gladysma308]

Part 2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmqxipx7eb16m8U

[@realthatbrian]

Is anyone else bothered by how vague McGill is?

[@kingschnitz]

You’ve deflated a bit Layne

[@edward0]

Just retire lane, usapl is dead now

[@biolayne1]

Lol. Yea they only had a thousand lifters at nationals

[@thetruth5232]

so how much longer will they be affiliated with the IPF? when will they start to take drug testing seriously instead of boasting the "DRUG FREE" every chance they get while barely testing anyone?

[@mikepowers9580]

Dude needs starting strength

[@biolayne1]

Lol

[@mikepowers9580]

Final squat form was essentially a high bar squat with a low powerlifting placement.

[@BrodeyDoverosx]

mike powers how many gold medalists have you trained?

[@feigenkek9246]

McGill seems like snakeoil salesman. Mechanical model for explaining back pain has been disputed long time ago. So it is preposterous to even open a book called Back Mechanic. All you can get from it is a one giant nocebo. Also, you will never squat heavy weights with that form, especially with elbows down as McGill suggested. And you know that Layne. There was almost nothing wrong with your form before. Hire Austin Baraki to manage your training and you'll be fine. This is not one of those weird exercise/mobility suggestions.

[@biolayne1]

How is he a snake oil salesman?

[@zeljko4189]

Voluntary Bowel Movementship that username😂but yeah,you're right Layne needs someone to fix his training programming and Barbell Medicine guys are probably some of the best.

[@candorsspot2775]

He seemed to know everything intimately. Also from what I gathered he gave no guarantees or quick fixes. I think less is known in general about lifting mechanics as I'm not sure there's a way to lift to eliminate the risk of injury or even reduce it significantly with decent form, but he definitely knows the back.

[@feigenkek9246]

The way he sets you up in weird positions and the assumes there's no pain as if he's some kind of wizard is ridicilous. Sure, you can say that is because he knows what he's doing but correlation between structural, mechanical state of the back and pain is very very unconvincing in science. Doesn't mean you shouldn't care about mechanicsd. Again, contact Austin Baraki and have a chat with him. If you value scientific evidence you might consider working with him. This is a friendly advice.

[@feigenkek9246]

In response to Candor, yeah, so if we can't fix it with perfect form and even can't make it happen with bad form in most cases, what causes pain? The answer is more nuanced than mechanics. Back pain is not caused by mechanics, same as diabetes is not caused by sugar.