Fitness With Dr. Capicotto

The fitness section highlights Dr. Capicotto’s passion for powerlifting and the importance of regular exercise for a healthy spine. Discover workout routines designed to strengthen your core, improve your posture, and enhance your physical wellbeing. Learn how integrating fitness into your daily life can lead to a stronger, healthier spine and improved overall health.

William Capicotto in front of a squat machine discussing facing out vs facing in.

Squats: Facing Out vs Facing In

Did you know when performing plate loaded squats, it's more difficult facing out than facing in? Why use this machine vs a traditional squat? Because ...
Close up of William Capicotto MD in a grey crewneck discussing the importance of calf muscles.

The Importance of Calf Muscles

Do great soleus muscles really lead to a longer lifespan? Can't confirm or deny, but regardless, you can't ignore the calves! Struggling with chronic back ...
Spine surgeon William Capicotto in a gray sweatshirt discussing plate loaded squats.

Plate Loaded Squats

Plate loaded squats:→ 30 reps with 1 plate per side → 20 reps with 2 plates per side → Now 3 plates, then 4, then ...
William Capicotto demonstrating how to use a plate loaded pull back machine.

Plate Loaded Pull Back Machine

Strength is never a weakness. Weakness is never a strength. Let me demonstrate how to use this plate loaded pull back machine. Struggling with chronic ...
Mel performing Machine Pull Downs

Machine Pull Downs

Prepping for Christmas and looking back at our pre-Thanksgiving workout for some fitness inspiration for the upcoming holiday! Like these machine pull downs where Mel ...
William Capicotto performing a pull exercise.

Early Morning Pull Workout

Nothing like an early morning pull workout to get you energized for the day. 💪 Struggling with chronic back or neck pain? Give William Capicotto ...

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Best Morning Routine for a Healthy Back

Best Morning Routine for a Healthy Back

You may not be a morning person, but doing these things can help you to maintain a healthy back throughout the day and avoid back ...
How to Prepare Your Back for an International Flight

How to Prepare Your Back for an International Flight

Is one of your New Year's resolutions to travel to Europe? Traveling to Europe is such an amazing experience; however, the back pain that comes ...
Why Your Sleep Setup Matters More Than You Think

Why Your Sleep Setup Matters More Than You Think

If you wake up with back pain, your spine may be sending you a message and your sleep setup could be the cause. Many people ...
How Sitting Less in the New Year Can Save Your Spine

How Sitting Less in the New Year Can Save Your Spine

The New Year is a time to reset habits. A habit you should consider changing is how much you sit. Prolonged sitting can take a ...
Back Care Resolutions: How to Start the New Year Feeling Better

Back Care Resolutions: How to Start the New Year Feeling Better

The New Year is the perfect time for fresh starts and a fresh start you should particularly include is one for your back. Here are ...
Common Back Problems at the End of the Year

Common Back Problems at the End of the Year

As the year winds down, many people notice their back pain getting worse. Between holiday stress, the cold, travel, and changes in your routine, the ...