Station 3:
dead hang
Why it Matters: Dead hang is a surrogate of grip strength, a key marker of physical resilience, shoulder health, and spinal decompression, and has been shown to improve with repeated training.
How Can I Improve?
Farmer's Carry
The Farmer’s Carry improves grip strength by requiring sustained, loaded holds that challenge the forearm muscles and enhance overall hand endurance. Start slow – the goal is 100% of body weight in men and 75% of body weight for women for 30-60 seconds. Keep good posture.
Dead Hang
The dead hang strengthens grip by engaging and conditioning the forearm and hand muscles through sustained bodyweight suspension. Exercise caution if you have shoulder issues.
Marguerite Weston, MD-IFMCP
DIRECTOR OF FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE
Dr. Weston combines conventional medicine with the best contemporary functional medicine practices to optimize your health. By addressing the root cause of your symptoms, you can take back control of your life!
Dr. Weston combines conventional medicine with the best contemporary functional medicine practices to optimize your health. By addressing the root cause of your symptoms, you can take back control of your life!
Colleen Bush, RDN, LDN, IFNCP
Registered Functional Dietitian
With an emphasis on nutrition education, Colleen crafts sustainable lifestyle plans to manage weight, ease gastrointestinal symptoms and improve each patient’s overall well-being.
With an emphasis on nutrition education, Colleen crafts sustainable lifestyle plans to manage weight, ease gastrointestinal symptoms and improve each patient’s overall well-being.
Tricia Granchi, MSN, FNP-C
Functional Medicine Expert
Mobility. Strength. Nutrition. Sleep. The choices we make daily have a profound impact on our long-term health. Tricisa believes in bridging that care gap by complementing traditional medical care with proactive, patient-centered and science-backed therapeutic strategies.
Mobility. Strength. Nutrition. Sleep. The choices we make daily have a profound impact on our long-term health. Tricisa believes in bridging that care gap by complementing traditional medical care with proactive, patient-centered and science-backed therapeutic strategies.
Courtney Gilbert, PA-C
SEXUAL WELLNESS EXPERT
As our sexual wellness provider, Courtney’s experience in urogynecology — coupled with her empathetic approach — makes her exceptionally qualified to treat some of the most intimate issues that many women face.
As our sexual wellness provider, Courtney’s experience in urogynecology — coupled with her empathetic approach — makes her exceptionally qualified to treat some of the most intimate issues that many women face.
Dr. Mike Genco
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Mike Genco is a dual board-certified sports and orthopedic physical therapist with NovaCare in partnership with OhioHealth, where he also serves as Sports Program Coordinator for the Columbus market. He earned his DPT from The Ohio State University, coordinates Select Sports Centers of Excellence nationally, and has presented on sports medicine topics both nationally and internationally.
Mike Genco is a dual board-certified sports and orthopedic physical therapist with NovaCare in partnership with OhioHealth, where he also serves as Sports Program Coordinator for the Columbus market. He earned his DPT from The Ohio State University, coordinates Select Sports Centers of Excellence nationally, and has presented on sports medicine topics both nationally and internationally.
Dr. Katie D'Amato
physical therapist
Dr. Katie D’Amato is a Physical Therapist who specializes in sports medicine and movement longevity. If you’re curious about your own movement biomechanics and want guidance that will keep you active for the long haul, connect with Katie during the event or online to learn how she can support your individual goals.
Dr. Katie D’Amato is a Physical Therapist who specializes in sports medicine and movement longevity. If you’re curious about your own movement biomechanics and want guidance that will keep you active for the long haul, connect with Katie during the event or online to learn how she can support your individual goals.