Brian Schiff

Brian Schiff, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, is a licensed physical therapist, respected author and fitness professional. Currently, he serves as the supervisor for Raleigh Orthopaedic Performance Center (formerly EXOS at Raleigh Orthopaedic). Brian conducts live continuing education webinars and presents nationally at professional conferences and seminars on injury prevention, rehab and sport-specific training.
Functionally Fit: Kettle Gryp Swing
BY Brian Schiff
July 6 2021
The kettlebell swing is effective for strengthening the posterior chain, increasing power and improving cardiovascular conditioning... View More
Functionally Fit: Single-leg Pallof Press
BY Brian Schiff
June 22 2021
This exercise is designed to promote anti-rotation core strengthening... View More
Functionally Fit: Upper Body Cone Reaches
BY Brian Schiff
June 2 2021
Whether recovering from an injury or simply looking to eliminate asymmetries and enhance function, I often utilize single leg reaching progressions... View More
Functionally Fit: Single-Leg Low Row
BY Brian Schiff
May 24 2021
This exercise will challenge single leg balance and stability, while promoting posterior chain (upper and lower body) strengthening... View More
Functionally Fit: Tall Plank Dumbbell Row
BY Brian Schiff
May 4 2021
This exercise is a challenging one that forces the client to resist excessive trunk rotation while executing a single arm row... View More
Functionally Fit: Lateral Pillar Bridge Progressions
BY Brian Schiff
April 20 2021
Improving lateral pillar strength can reduce injury risk and optimize movement and stability... View More
Functionally Fit: Tall Plank Horizontal Plate Push/Pull
BY Brian Schiff
April 7 2021
This exercise is very effective for increasing shoulder/pillar strength and stability... View More
Functionally Fit: Resisted Single Leg Squats
BY Brian Schiff
March 23 2021
This exercise can serve as a corrective exercise or warm-up prior to initiating heavier training with multi-joint lifts, jumping or cutting activity... View More
Functionally Fit: Wall Single-Leg Hip Drive
BY Brian Schiff
Feb. 17 2021
This exercise is very helpful for restoring strength and power needed in triple extension for running, jumping, deceleration and sprinting activities... View More
Supine Reverse Hamstring Curl
BY Brian Schiff
Feb. 3 2021
The supine reverse hamstring curl is an excellent exercise to resolve chronic hamstring pain and improve hamstring strength and mobility... View More
Inverted barbell rows
BY Brian Schiff
Jan. 20 2021
The inverted row is a great way to increase upper body strength and overall body control and awareness... View More
Functionally Fit: Banded Kettlebell Pallof Press
BY Brian Schiff
Jan. 5 2021
Insufficient trunk and hip stability can increase harmful forces on the lumbar spine and entire kinetic chain during sports or higher intensity activities... View More
Functionally Fit: Half-Kneeling T-Spine Rotation
BY Brian Schiff
Dec. 8 2020
Limited thoracic spine rotation may negatively impact performance in sport or cause undue stress on the lower back and/or shoulders... View More
Functionally Fit: Dumbbell Goblet Box Squat
BY Brian Schiff
Nov. 24 2020
Performing traditional barbell squats may pose significant physical challenges for some clientele based on their prior medical/injury history or simply be too technically demanding at first... View More
Functionally Fit: Isolated Active Leg Lowering
BY Brian Schiff
Oct. 14 2020
Long lever abdominal exercises are popular. However, they also pose a risk for the lumbar spine given the relatively poor abdominal strength/control and lever arm created by momentum and the iliopsoas
Functionally Fit: Kettlebell Sliding Split Squat
BY Brian Schiff
Sept. 23 2020
Split squats offer an effective way to improve lower body strength and stability. This exercise variation using a kettlebell offers a dynamic version with multiple progressions to challenge balance an
Functionally Fit: Modified Thread the Needle
BY Brian Schiff
Sept. 8 2020
Improving shoulder and core/hip stability to control body weight is critical for athletes and weekend warriors. The traditional thread the needle is effective at this, but I find it is often a bit too
Functionally Fit: Unstable Bird Dog
BY Brian Schiff
Aug. 12 2020
This is an advanced exercise that should be reserved for clientele who have sufficient upper body strength and shoulder/core stability to perform it... View More
Functionally Fit: Lateral Pillar Bridge with Hip Flexion
BY Brian Schiff
July 15 2020
Weakness in the gluteus maximus and gluteus medius is often cited in contributing to patellofemoral pain, hip pathology and even back pain. Lateral brides (planks) have been shown to be effective ways
Functionally Fit: Tall plank resisted lateral walk
BY Brian Schiff
June 2 2020
Glenohumeral and scapular stability is important for those involved on overhead lifts, overhead sports and repetitive overhead activity. The ability to sustain pillar stability and resisted unwanted m
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