Perfect Posture.......not.

OK, here is a demonstration on how NOT to perform a deadlift. (When performed correctly, this is definitely one of the best overall exercises you can do.)

Note how his back is not quite flat, therefore putting a slight strain on those lower back muscles, and in time would quite possibly lead to some kind of injury........OK; his back is more rounded than the edge of a coin, it will be massively stressing his lower back, and he'll probably damage ligaments, vertebrae, and will soon be having a big layoff from training.

Oh.......nice gym setup by the way....very health and safety conscious!

The big return!

Tonight marks the return of Wasps and England fly-half Danny Cipriani to first class rugby. One of English rugby's best young prospects, he was caught in a tackle in May 2008, dislocating and fracturing his right ankle (top left- not quite pointing the right way for running!). He is returning to first team action 6 weeks ahead of schedule. As well as first class rehabilitation, and youth on his side(!), a combination of first class nutrition, and a positive attitude to return, has made this recovery a great success both for him, Wasps and English rugby - especially as Jonny Wilkinson is back in the treatment room for the forseeable future. - How can such a fit, strong, athletic guy get injured so much?!

WILKO'S POST-2003 INJURY WOE
Oct 2008: Dislocates knee
May 2008: Shoulder operation. Misses England tour to NZ
Sep 2007: Twists ankle. Misses first game of RWC
Nov 2006: Suffers kidney damage. One month on sidelines
Sep 2006: Knee ligament injury. Misses autumn Tests
Jan 2006: Torn abductor muscle
Nov 2005: Groin operation
Sep 2005: Appendix operation
Jul 2005: Shoulder injury v NZ. Misses third Lions Test
Mar 2005: Injures same left knee on comeback
Jan 2005: Knee ligament damage. Two months out
Oct 2004: Haematoma in right arm. Misses autumn Tests
Feb 2004: Shoulder operation. Misses Six Nations
Dec 2003: Shoulder injury.