Kayla Lee Physio

01/02/2026

It’s not about “training women differently” - it’s about understanding the anatomical & physiological patterns that can influence how they move.

Patterns seen in research 🔍
➡️ Women have larger q-angles on average than men
➡️ Women are more susceptible to hyper-mobility and joint laxity than men
➡️ Women show altered neuromuscular control and landing mechanics
➡️ Women report a greater incidence of knee related pain and injury than men

As female coaches, this doesn’t mean we limit training (the opposite).

It means we might:

✅ Skew their movement prep more towards stability than mobility
✅ Bring more awareness to movement patterns we might expect to see
✅ Change cues slightly to work with her anatomy rather than against it (e.g. “knees not in” vs. “knees out”)

If you’re a coach who works predominantly with Women and you want to learn more about these patterns in your female clients.

Comment “fix” and I’ll send you my free guide 😊

01/02/2026

“BACK” PULL-DOWN vs. LAT PULL-DOWN

The prone grip lat pull-down or “back pull-down” utilises many muscles including rhomboids, traps, rear delts, teres major & of course the lats.

With the supinated or more lat-focused pull down we disadvantage some of these muscles so we can bias more lats.

I would include both these movements in my clients programs (in different phases) as the “back pull down” allows for more shoulder blade movement while the supine grip can help mitigate load but still drive tension.

Which is your fave?

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31/01/2026

31/01/2026

Women GENERALLY have smaller, more rounded rib-cages, meaning our natural shoulder position when performing certain exercises is slightly forward of the body (the scaption plane).

This is roughly 30-45° in front of your body, between true shoulder abduction and flexion.

This:
✅ Keeps the shoulder joint in a neutral, stable position
✅ Reduces strain on the rotator cuff & AC joint
✅ Maximizes force output of prime movers with less risk of impingement

How to perform:
➡️ Lateral Raises: Instead of going straight out to the side, angle slightly forward (~30°). This targets the delts without unnecessary joint/ rotator cuff stress.

➡️ Shoulder Press: Bring the elbows slightly forward rather than directly out to the side to allow smooth scapular upward rotation.

➡️ Side Planks: Maintain slight protraction and rotate the torso to keep the scapula engaged and stable.

Try this cue with your clients who experience shoulder pain or discomfort with these exercises and it will likely ease immediately.

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28/01/2026

Big bust problems at the gym? Not anymore.

If chest-supported rows feel more like a b**b smash than a back workout, try this simple switch:
• Lower the seat
• Stand instead of sit
• Stabilise with your hand
• Row like a pro - no squish, full range

Save this for your next lift and tag a friend who needs this tip!

26/01/2026

On average, women tend to have a larger carrying angle at the elbow than men 📐

This angle between the humerus (upper arm) and forearm (when extended and supinated) can impact:

🔸 where force and load are placed through the joint when lifting
🔸 grip strength and joint stability
🔸 elbow tracking during lifts
🔸 wrist position and potential compensations

This is especially relevant in barbell work and closed-chain movements like push-ups and chin-ups.

Some cues to help your female clients:

🔹 “allow natural elbow tracking”
🔹 use dumbbells over fixed bars
🔹 use neutral or pronated grip where needed
🔹 don’t dismiss wrist or elbow discomfort

Not every woman will need changes. Not every man is exempt.

Great coaches have awareness and make adjustments where necessary.

If you want to be that coach, drop “fix” below and I’ll send you my free female lifting fix guide 👇🏼

25/01/2026

Comment “FIX” for my FREE female lifting fix guide with more anatomical and biomechanics considerations for Women when training

23/01/2026

comment “FIX” for my FREE female lifting fix guide with more anatomical considerations for Women 👇🏼

Women GENERALLY have smaller, more rounded rib-cages, meaning our natural shoulder position when performing certain exercises is slightly forward of the body (the scaption plane).

This is roughly 30-45° in front of your body, between true shoulder abduction and flexion.

This:
✅ Keeps the shoulder joint in a neutral, stable position
✅ Reduces strain on the rotator cuff & AC joint
✅ Maximizes force output of prime movers with less risk of impingement

How to perform:
➡️ Lateral Raises: Instead of going straight out to the side, angle slightly forward (~30°). This targets the delts without unnecessary joint/ rotator cuff stress.

➡️ Shoulder Press: Bring the elbows slightly forward rather than directly out to the side to allow smooth scapular upward rotation.

➡️ Side Planks: Maintain slight protraction and rotate the torso to keep the scapula engaged and stable.

Try this cue with your clients who experience shoulder pain or discomfort with these exercises and it will likely ease immediately.

22/01/2026

You guys asked for lat pull down tips for larger carrying angles or elbow pain so here it is…

On average, a Women’s carrying angle is 5-7° greater than in men.

Thought to be an adaptation to narrower shoulders and wider hips, so the hands miss the hips during arm swing.

However, some Women report elbow pain or discomfort with pull ups or lat pull downs - anything with a fixed grip.

Through awareness in anatomical differences and finding the path of least resistance, we can minimise the risk of Women feeling like there is something wrong with them.

Let me know which joint you want me to cover next 👇🏼