Dr. Stuart McGill

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PhD (Professor Emeritus of Spine Biomechanics, University of Waterloo) — BackFitPro Inc.. Focusing on low back disorders, spinal stability, the 'big 3' core exercises, avoiding flexion under load. Author of Low Back Disorders (2002), Ultimate Back Fitness and Performance (2004).

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Dr. Stuart McGill: Signature Wellness Protocol

The McGill Big Three: The curl-up, side bridge, and bird-dog exercises designed to build 360-degree core stiffness without spinal flexion. Primary Focus: Low back disorders, spinal stability, the 'Big 3' core exercises, avoiding flexion under load. Key Works: Low Back Disorders (2002); Ultimate Back Fitness and Performance (2004); Back Mechanic (2015).

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Core perspective shared by Dr. Stuart McGill (BackFitPro Inc.): "The McGill Big Three: The curl-up, side bridge, and bird-dog exercises designed to build 360-degree core stiffness without spinal flexion." Key Works: Low Back Disorders (2002), Ultimate Back Fitness and Performance (2004), Back Mechanic (2015).

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