Joe Gambino DPT

Joe Gambino DPT Doctor of physical therapy, Personal trainer and Adjunct Professor at Queens College. Combining my skills to bring your fitness to the next level.

If you have struggled with pain, and are having difficulty getting back to the things you love - you have found the right place. Whether it be for physical therapy or personal training, my background and experience as a personal trainer, collegiate strength and conditioning coach, and physical therapist gives me a unique lens to help you with your movement related issues.

Deadlifts aren’t bad for your back.Your body just isn’t prepared for them.And if you take ANYTHING from this post, your ...
02/22/2026

Deadlifts aren’t bad for your back.

Your body just isn’t prepared for them.

And if you take ANYTHING from this post, your spine isn’t fragile.

It’s adaptable.

But if you only train in neutral…
Never move, load or train flexion, extension, side-bending and rotation…

It WON’T adapt.

Pain isn’t proof you should stop deadlifting.

It’s a protective mechanism that needs to be reset.

Follow if you want to understand your pain and get back to lifting like you want to.

02/19/2026

Do you feel beat up all the time?

Lifting heavy? Pushing yourself?

But finding you need to rest because of aches and pain?

Listen to your body!

Aches and pain is your body’s way of trying to protect itself.

One thing that has helped me get out of back pain and stay pain-free is by doing workouts like in this post.

This is what today’s workout looked like.

It started with shoulder joint mobility/prep.
Which moves into my main strength and power work for the day.
And finished off with some accessory work to get a nice pump.
Not shown was wrapping up with some more mobility work to capture the juicy ranges that have opened up during my session.

Combining my mobility training with my workouts helps me not skip it, but also allows me to keep my body feeling its best at all times.

If you lack structure like this and battle aches and pains DM me STRONGER and I’ll send you my free training on How To Get Out of Pain Without Hours of Foam Rolling, Stretching, or Corrective Exercises.

02/15/2026

✅ Influencer angle achieved.

✅Glute pump achieved.

02/12/2026

Herniated disc - it sounds scary.

It hurts. Maybe you have numbness and tingling. Or have even had surgery.

Your fear:
• “What if this never goes away?”
• “What if I can’t lift again?”
• “What if I’m fragile now?”
• “What if this keeps coming back forever?”

A herniated disc is NOT a life sentence.

It’s an injury. And one that can heal.

And just like all injuries, pain can come down, it responds to progressive overload, and the area can become just as strong, if not stronger, than before the I njury.

What keeps people stuck isn’t the disc.

It’s:
• Avoidance
• Overprotection
• Fear
• Being told to “just be careful”

But you don’t need to avoid positions or be careful.

You need a plan that rebuilds it.

If you’re tired of wondering if you could get better,
and want a structured path back to working out, playing golf, and playing with your kids DM me BACK to learn more about how it’s possible.

Most people think of mobility as a bunch of stretching and dynamic warm-up exercises.But that misses the full picture.Mo...
02/11/2026

Most people think of mobility as a bunch of stretching and dynamic warm-up exercises.

But that misses the full picture.

Mobility training attempts to do one thing. Help you restore and strengthen your active ranges of motion.

When you have control, and better yet, the ability to produce force in a position - that sends a signal to your body that it’s safe.

That’s why mobility training improves joint health, muscle stiffness, and reduces pain long-term.

I teach mobility that actually transfers to lifting, golf, and real life.

👉 Follow for strength and mobility that works.

You don’t need motivation.You need a better system.Most fit parents aren’t struggling because they’re weak.They’re strug...
02/11/2026

You don’t need motivation.

You need a better system.

Most fit parents aren’t struggling because they’re weak.

They’re struggling because they’re constantly managing flare-ups instead of building capacity.

Pain doesn’t always equal damage.

It’s often a signal your body isn’t prepared for the demand you’re placing on it.

When you fix that, everything changes.

More intensity.
More muscle.
More confidence.
Less hesitation.

If you’re a fit mom or dad who knows you’re capable of more but pain keeps capping you…

Follow me on Instagram.

I’ll show you how to stop managing pain
and start progressing again.

02/10/2026

If I had no time to workout, but felt like I needed to start so I could feel better and keep up with my kids - here’s what I would do:

1. Short 10 minute workouts, twice a week.

This isn’t about doing the best workout possible.

This is about doing SOMETHING.

It teaches you how to carve out time to move and to build the habit.

2. Pick 1-2 mobility exercises that make your pain feel a little better and do them as close to daily as possible.

While on the floor with the kids, before work, before bed, you name it - the goal is to give your body inputs that make you feel better.

3. Use your support system

Your wife, your kids, your friends - share your goals and use them to keep you accountable.

My wife and friends will use any excuse to roast me, so they make for an excellent support system that keeps me accountable 😂.

If I were you - I’d pick one of these and do it for the next 30 days.

You’d be surprised at how easy this becomes. And you’ll even see progress too!

If you need a routine that you can get started with DM me “START” and I’ll send one over 💪.

02/09/2026

Make sure you do this one thing for stronger, more resilient ankles…

Working through full range of motion.

This helps load the lengthened positions allowing you to strengthen and have better access to those range of motions helping to create healthier, more resilient ankles.

Bonus points for wearing flat shoes with a wide toe box or being barefoot to really allow to foot to function freely.

Sneakers: Vivo - use code JOEGAMBINO15 for 15% off

Believing that activity will make your pain worse holds a lot of people back and keeps them stuck in pain.They back off ...
02/09/2026

Believing that activity will make your pain worse holds a lot of people back and keeps them stuck in pain.

They back off their workouts.
Avoid certain positions.
And flares disrupt any progress that’s been made.

If this is you and you want to break the mold…

I post about strength, mobility, and tips to stay more confident with your body’s ability. Follow for more tips 💪

02/07/2026

Age-related decline is a real thing.

But I sure as hell will make sure it happens as slow as possible so I can keep up with my kids for years to come 💪.

I share tips on how parents can get out of pain and stay fit. If that’s you, drop a follow for more.

Most parents don’t skip workouts because they’re lazy.They skip because life gets in the way and it there’s a guilt to c...
02/06/2026

Most parents don’t skip workouts because they’re lazy.

They skip because life gets in the way and it there’s a guilt to carving out time for yourself.

But strength isn’t a luxury.

It’s part of being able to show up today, and in the long run.

Not only does it help you feel more capable and have more energy, but your kids are watching.

They will see first hand what it is to live a healthy life style and prioritize it when the going gets tough.

If you’re balancing family, work, and still want to feel strong and be a positive influence for your kids, you’re in the right place.

Drop me a follow and share with a fellow Fit Parent.

02/06/2026

This was harder than I thought 😅

There’s one reason I love movement challenges - it turns movement into play.

Non scripted movement where you explore what your body can do. Something all humans need more of.

Tag a fellow Fit Parent who you think should try this!

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