(Do these daily) The McGill Big 3: Full Breakdown with Brian Carroll

1) 0:50 Birddog
2) 3:54 Side plank
3) 7:04 Curl-up

The most misrepresented exercises on the web (almost).

Here’s how to do them. #mcgillbig3 #backpainrelief #backinjury #birddog #sideplank #situps

Back Pained and want to return to lifting? Or need some guidance?

A competitive powerlifter since 1999, Brian Carroll is one of the most accomplished lifters in the sport's history. Having lifted at the elite world-class level since 2005, Brian has well over a decade of world-class lifting experience. He has totaled more than ten times his body weight in three different classes, and both bench pressed and deadlifted over 800 pounds in two different classes. In his career, he’s totaled 2600 over 20 times in 2 different weight classes with his best totals of 220-2376, 242-2651, and 275-2730. Most recently (10.3.20) -Brian set the highest squat of all-time (regardless of weight class) with 1306lbs – being the first man to break the 1300lb squat barrier at a body-weight of 303lbs. Brian is now retired from competition is now dedicated to helping others avoid the same mistakes that he made in the past through private and group coaching.

Brian’s impressive recovery, documented in the best selling book co-authored with Dr. McGill 'Gift of Injury' has given him the opportunity to teach and deliver talks to physical therapists, chiropractors, medical doctors, professional strength & conditioning coaches and experts from all facets of sport, on how to avoid injury, while building anti-fragile strength and resilience in athletes.

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[marypaulinelowry]

This is the BEST video online for learning the McGill Big 3. I watched several other videos that teach it incorrectly before I found this one. It's gold!

[stephcurrychiken]

Brian and Dr. McGill’s work has been changing my life the last two months. I literally cannot recommend enough buying gift of injury and getting 1 on 1 coaching with Brian.

[johns]

You know what, despite his accomplishments, this man is so humble. Excellent delivery of content. Thank you so much for making this available.

[toried]

This is the best video I’ve seen so far on the Big 3!!

[deborahcurran]

As an older person just embarking on an exercise program for low back pain, I found that the Regressive Core Program (sort of the Beginner’s version of the Big Three) and as outlined in detail in Lysander Jim’s book “Specific Spine” was invaluable. I was so frustrated because I could not properly do the side plank or the Bird Dog. The Regressive Core exercises are the perfect substitute for true beginners.

[FatNinjaTurtle]

Great videos my dude 👊🏼

Herniated my L5-S1 (9mm) and started doing core work IMMEDIATELY + a lot of walking everyday. I’m at the 2 month mark and I’m at about 80% healthy.

The Back Mechanic is what I’ve been abiding by. You HAVE to move your body (obviously avoid painful maneuvers) and you HAVE to strengthen that core.

Wish I could hit a core workout with you bro, nobody does this stuff at the gym.

[brian]

Coming back off a bulging disc and sciatica. This is the best walkthrough I've found so far. Cheers Brian.

[bufenuf]

This is the definitive guide to the McGill Big 3. Thanks Mr. Carroll. You have reminded me that the routine done every day creates stiffness in the immediate 2-4 hours following. That’s great for my golf and pickleball. You also educated me that it’s going to create a residual stiffness that stays with you if done daily. Stiffness. Corsette. Residual. And having Brian Carroll level discipline.

[markschoon]

I finally understand how to do and coach these. This is definitely the best video on these I've seen. Thank you!

[ScottCommon]

It’s truly amazing how many trainers coaches whatever totally screw these exercises up. Thank you so much for this content!!!

[gtsipejr]

Hi Brian,
I stumbled onto Stu McGill over a decade ago, and have used that routine as my warm-up every day that I do a w/o routine(5 days/wk). It has basically fixed my chronic back problems. I'll be 73 in 10 days, and wished I'd learned this routine when in my 20's. I did learn your refinements that I'm anxious to try; raising the foot and head during the curl-up.
I've found that the warm-up using a cat arch(stretch), gently, as Dr. McGill advised made the movements less stiff to start. I also do them in the reverse order you have them listed. This was very helpful and I subscribed to your channel. Thx. GT Sipe

[Beakerandgreg]

Best explanation and demonstration of a simple exercise I have ever seen. Thank you.

[wehmanm]

Just ordered your book Gift of Injury off Amazon. Have had bulging discs in my L2-L3 and L3-L4, and herniated discs in my L4-L5 and L5-S1 for over 2 years now and been doing anything I can to avoid surgery like some rehab and radio frequency ablation shots. But I’m gonna work on using your methods from now on after seeing all your videos

[paulgriffiths]

I've been doing bird dogs for years, just followed the instructions in this video, and managed 3 per side and couldn't do another one!! Bloody hell theure hard when done correctly. Many thanks for this video.

[hanawilliams]

Love that you can follow along aside from the last set of curl up

[silverbackgorilla]

This is the best McGill Big 3 instruction I've ever seen. Thank you Brian.
I wish I would have found your channel before now. Liked, Subbed, and Bell Rang

[baji]

Those are really good verbal cues. 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻

[ashleyrose]

Thank You passing on wisdom and technique.

[LeeHnson]

I'm sure when I commented on your Elitefts video you said 'there's no better big 3 tutorial online' or words to that effect, this is at least as good content, great video mate

[curtisboysen]

Excellent material and great delivery as always! Thanks Mr. Carroll