Sports-specific exercises are a real thing that absolutely should be a part of your programming if you want to maximize transfer from what you’re doing in the gym to your sport. That said, it’s commonly misunderstood what sensible sports-specific exercise selection is and isn’t. Hence what I’m going to clear up in this article. The …
I’m sure that by now you’ve learned your ABC’s, but have you learned your APC’s? I hope so, because they’re the key to making the most out of any new client movement assessment. And, once you learn them, it makes it as easy as 1-2-3 to know exactly which exercises you can and should do …
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Many trainers hate crunches because they represent the false idea of spot training – the myth that feeling your abs burn means burning more belly fat. Trainers also hate crunches because they represent inefficient training and simply not knowing what you’re doing. You can’t go into a gym and not see people flailing around on …
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I’ve put together this article series sharing my simpler ways for achieving the same benefits as corrective exercise in a faster manner, while getting my clients and athletes stronger and fitter. Here are my first two installments in this series for you to also check out: Anti-Corrective Exercises for Tight Hip Flexors Anti-Corrective Exercises for …
The best ability in training is the availability to do it in the first place. So, train in a safe manner that allows you to continue training. That said, it’s no coincidence that once barbell based lifting got popular again, it was quickly followed by a high demand for mobility and injury prevention modalities. Many …
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I’ve often said that exercising correctly usually offsets the need for corrective exercise. To demonstrate what I mean by that practically, I’ve started this anti-corrective exercise solutions article series to show you exactly how I address the issues trainers commonly look to corrective exercise for. The issues many trainers seem to be under the impression …
Anti-Corrective Exercises for Improving Ankle Dorsiflexion Mobility and Stability Read More »
When trainers hear that I don’t use corrective exercise – I’m defining corrective exercise simply as specific protocols intended to address muscle imbalances and functional deficits in mobility and stability – they often ask me how I address the issues trainers commonly look to corrective exercise for. In this article series, I’m providing my practical …
Paired sets and tri-sets have been the backbone of my program design for personal trainers system because they’re a perfect training strategy for anyone who wants to get the most out of their workout time and maximize strength gains. Whereas there is no rest between exercises within a superset or circuit, you rest strategically between …
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With a multitude of exercise options out there, it can be confusing as to which exercises to give your clients to keep them safe while maximizing their training time and giving them a great workout experience. Here I’m showing you my exact system for determining which exercises to give clients and athletes. The Strength Zone …
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I prefer to have my clients and athletes do dumbbell bench press instead of the barbell bench press. And, when doing dumbbell bench press, I coach them to place their feet on the bench instead of having their feet on the floor. That said, the single most common question I’ve gotten from trainers who have …