Glute Dominance, Hip Pain, and Spinal Control

Whenever you're ready... here are 3 ways we can help you look, feel and perform at your best:   1. Grab a free copy of 1 of our BRAND NEW Peak Performance Protocols. This is for high performers looking to 10x their training and nutrition results by becoming 10x more effective. Click here - https://go.muscleintelligence.com/high-performance-executive-report/   2. Join the Muscle Intelligence Community and connect with other men like you who want to uplevel their health and fitness. It’s our new Facebook group where I coach members live, share what’s working with my private clients and announce tickets to my upcoming trainings and events. Click here - https://www.muscleintelligence.com/community   3. Work with me 1-on-1 If you’re a top performing executive or entrepreneur who wants a fully customized comprehensive health protocol and support from a team of world-class specialists, click here to speak with a member of my team to review all of your goals and options: https://www.muscleintelligence.com/apply?utm_campaign=YT     In this episode, Ben Pakulski sits down with world-renowned spine expert Dr. Stuart McGill to uncover the real science behind back pain and how to fix it for good. They explore the mechanics of spine health, how elite athletes build resilient backs, and the common mistakes that keep people in pain. Dr. McGill reveals why most treatment approaches fail, what truly causes injury, and the proven methods he’s used to help thousands avoid surgery and return to peak performance. Whether you’re an athlete, executive, or everyday lifter, this episode is packed with insights to help you move better and live pain-free.   5 Key Points:

•  The real root causes of back pain revealed
• How to build a resilient, injury-proof spine
• Why most back pain treatments fail
• The truth about strength vs. mobility
• Dr. McGill’s proven recovery system

Episode Links:  Learn more from Dr. Stuart McGill: https://backfitpro.com   About Ben Ben Pakulski is the Chief Performance Officer to elite executives, successful entrepreneurs, and top athletes.With over 25 years of experience, he coaches high achievers to build the physical, psychological, and metabolic resilience required to lead at the highest level. As the creator of the Muscle Intelligence framework, Ben specializes in aligning biology and behavior to drive sustained peak performance. His mission is to redefine what’s possible for people in their prime and push the boundaries of human potential.   Guest Bio  Dr. Stuart McGill is one of the world’s foremost authorities on spine health, injury prevention, and performance. As a Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Waterloo, he spent over 30 years researching the biomechanics of back pain and has published more than 245 peer-reviewed papers. Dr. McGill has consulted with elite athletes, military personnel, and global organizations to solve complex back issues that others couldn’t. He’s the author of Back Mechanic and The Gift of Injury, both considered gold standards in back rehabilitation. Known for his precise, science-based approach, Dr. McGill’s work bridges the gap between clinical research and real-world results—helping thousands build stronger, pain-free spines.