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The Ultimate Forearm Blueprint: Wrist Curls, Wrist Rollers & Grip Strength
Most lifters train their forearms as an afterthought. This complete guide covers wrist curls, reverse wrist curls, wrist rollers, radial and ulnar deviation, pronation, supination, The Formulator, and a 10-phase plan for building stronger wrists, bigger forearms, and a better grip.
The Power of Visualization
A sharp reminder that visualization is not fluff. Used before, during, and after a set, it can help lifters focus, execute, and train with more intent.
2 Ways to Stretch on a Daily Basis
A quick look at why stretching frequency matters, with two practical ways to build mobility work into the day instead of treating it like an occasional afterthought.
Grain-Free Pizza: Cauliflower Pizza Recipe
A practical grain-free cauliflower pizza recipe that sneaks in more vegetables while still giving clients and families a pizza-style meal they’ll actually want to eat.
How to Read an Hour a Day Without Using Your Eyes
A simple productivity hack for busy trainers, coaches, and entrepreneurs: use audiobooks to keep learning when your eyes, schedule, or commute get in the way.
6 Rules a Personal Trainer Must Follow
Six practical rules for personal trainers, covering goal-setting, client expectations, program decisions, and professional coaching judgment.
2014 in Review: A look at our articles, blog posts, discussions, and more…
A 2014 year-in-review roundup featuring key articles, blog posts, discussions, and training resources from The Elite Trainer archive.
Mass Explosion: New Muscle-Building System
A launch post for Mass Explosion, introducing a structured muscle-building system designed to help lifters move past training plateaus.
New Body Composition Webinar
An overview of the Body Composition Strategies webinar, covering training, nutrition, case studies, and practical tools for improving physique outcomes.
New Strength Training Webinar
An introduction to the Strength Training Parameters and Program Design webinar, built around practical programming tools for personal trainers.
Ring Dips
Ring dips expose stabilizers that parallel bars can hide. Start with body weight, control the movement, and expect a serious upper-body challenge before returning to regular dips stronger.
Things Happen For A Reason
A personal story about unexpected life turns, gratitude, and how early experiences can shape discipline, relationships, and perspective.
Stop Icing and Go Get ICED!
A discussion of injury recovery, icing, and the debate around traditional recovery advice, based on Gary Reinl’s ICED! perspective.
I Want You to Watch Something (Warning: Disturbing Exercise Video)
A cautionary post on fitness fads, exercise selection, and why training methods should match the client’s goals, history, and ability level.
Muscle Devices And Weight Room Alternatives
Discover smart weight room alternatives for popular muscle devices, including creative ways to train forearms, shoulders, tibialis anterior, abs, and strength movements without specialized equipment.
Flexibility 101: The Do’s and Don’ts of Stretching
Learn the essential do’s and don’ts of stretching to improve flexibility, prevent injuries, enhance range of motion, and support better strength-training performance.
ShoulderHorn Alternative
A ShoulderHorn alternative for training shoulder external rotation without the specialty device. It is a practical rotator cuff solution for lifters who want healthier shoulders without buying another gadget.
Shoulder Internal Rotator Stretches
Shoulder internal-rotator stretching options from the muscle-device alternative series. This is a mobility-focused entry for improving shoulder function without overcomplicating the setup.
Power Wheel Alternative
No Power Wheel? This video shows a practical alternative for hammering the abs and core without relying on specialty equipment. Brutal core work doesn’t need a fancy gadget.
Delt Force Alternative
A Delt Force alternative for overloading the lateral raise pattern without needing the original device. The goal is smarter shoulder loading using equipment you already have.
DARD Alternative
A DARD alternative for training the tibialis anterior when you do not have the specialty device. It fits the broader theme of replacing niche equipment with practical weight-room solutions.