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During a recent CK-FMS event, Gray Cook grabs Master RKC instructor, Brett Jones, for a quick session on technique and variations of the deadlift.
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FMS Helps Martial Artist Break World Records
3 months ago, in FMS Fitness by Melissa Laughlin
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Corey Howard helps martial artist Raul Meza break two Guinness World Records by applying FMS to his programming.
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The Modern Office: What's Ahead for 2013
4 months ago, in FMS Fitness by Melissa Laughlin
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The chiropractic community is evolving. Jeffrey Tucker shares what he believes a modern chiropractic office could look like in 2013.
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FMS Expert Spotlight: Frank Rizzo
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Top 10 Ways the Functional Movement Systems has helped my Business
6 months ago, in FMS Fitness by Perry Nickelston
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Perry Nickelston shares 10 Ways FMS has benefited his Business.
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Inside with Gray Cook: The Complete Series
8 months ago, in FMS Fitness by Melissa Laughlin
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Inside with Gray Cook is a 13 part series where Joe Heiler from SportsRehabExpert.com grabs an interview and in-depth tour of Gray's new clinic in his home town of Chatham, VA.
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Inside with Gray Cook: Episode 13- Movement Progressions
10 months ago, in FMS Fitness by Melissa Laughlin
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Gray explains how to have more controlled movement progressions.
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Inside with Gray Cook: Episode 12- Shoulder Mobility
10 months ago, in FMS Fitness by Melissa Laughlin
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Gray's recommendations to enhance shoulder mobility.
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Inside with Gray Cook: Episode 10- Knee Pain
11 months ago, in FMS Fitness by Melissa Laughlin
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Gray explains the steps he would take in order to help a client decrease knee pain.
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Inside with Gray Cook: Episode 9- Functional Training Area
11 months ago, in FMS Fitness by Melissa Laughlin
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Gray introduces Joe Heiler to the training area used in the wellness program at the Mountain River Clinic.
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Inside with Gray Cook: Episode 8- Dan John
11 months ago, in FMS Fitness by Melissa Laughlin
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Joe Heiler asks Gray to comment on Dan John's philosophy on lifting heavy weights overhead, off the floor, and for distance and time.
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Inside with Gray Cook: Episode 6- Self Limiting Exercise
1 year ago, in FMS Fitness by Melissa Laughlin
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Gray defines in his own words and gives a few examples of self limiting exercise.
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Inside with Gray Cook: Episode 5- Versa Climber
1 year ago, in FMS Fitness by Melissa Laughlin
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Gray breaks down the benefits of the Versa Climber and gives his recommendation on how to get the most out of this machine.
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Inside with Gray Cook: Episode 4 - Multi Segmental Ext. Pattern (Q and A)
1 year ago, in FMS Fitness by Melissa Laughlin
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According to Gray, the FMS says to fix the active straight leg raise, then proceed with shoulder mobility (T-Spine mobility).
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Inside with Gray Cook: Episode 3 - Mat Table
1 year ago, in FMS Fitness by Melissa Laughlin
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Gray discusses with Joe Heiler multiple uses the mat table provides in the Mountain River Physical Therapy Clinic.
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Expert Spotlight Mark Shropshire
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To Discover Elite Bowlers, Look for Athleticism
1 year ago, in FMS Fitness by Chris Gorski
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FMS benefits the unique, repetitive and asymmetrical sport of bowling.
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Inside with Gray Cook: Episode 2 - Dry Needling
1 year ago, in FMS Fitness by Melissa Laughlin
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Gray explains how he incorporates Functional Dry Needling into his practice at the Mountain River Physical Therapy Clinic in Chatham, Virginia.
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Inside with Gray Cook: Episode 1- Mountain River Clinic Intro and Tour
1 year ago, in FMS Fitness by Melissa Laughlin
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Take a tour of the Mountain River Clinic with Gray Cook and Joe Heiler.
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The purpose of this article is to describe and discuss the importance of utilizing the deadlift as an integral part of any strengthening program. This article is not simply designed to educate the strength coach or performance enhancement specialist, or even the fan of free weight training. This article is designed for the personal trainer, physical therapist and athletic trainer, who often find themselves in situations requiring a functional approach to strength training.



















