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The 70-Degree Incline Swiss Bar Press: A Safer Way to Build Strength
Using a neutral grip with a Swiss bar or log is a shoulder-friendly way to perform overhead presses. However, these large implements often require you
The Elite Trainer Book Review
The Elite Trainer by John Paul Catanzaro is a synthesis of the very latest thinking in strength training and an indispensable guide to developing individualized
How to Write a Fat Loss Program (Part 2)
The video above will show you how to write a fat-loss program – the correct sets, reps, and exercises to do with your personal training
How To Leverage Media To Grow Your Personal Training Business
Learn 3 ways to leverage media to grow your personal training business.
How To Keep Females From Gaining Too Much Size In Their Legs From Strength Training
A common concern from many female clients involves gaining too much size in their legs from strength training. Here’s how to deal with that issue.
How To Deal With Personal Training Clients Who Consider Strength Workouts Boring
For more suggestions, check out Do You Find Strength Workouts Boring?
Foreword To My New Book
The state of strength training in North America is outdated. We seem to be many years behind the Europeans in this field. Most of the
The Muscle-Building Discovery For Solid Calves
In my small home gym, I have three dedicated machines for calf training: a standing calf raise unit that goes up to 600 pounds, a
3 Tips For New Personal Trainers
For more tips, check out The Business of Personal Training: 20 Principles to Success.
Exercise Selection (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this series, we take a look at how aesthetics affects the exercises you select for your clients. Check it out!
Everything You Need To Know About Supersets And More (Part 2)
Some guys seek size at any expense. They don’t care if their joints take a beating in the process. To them it’s “carpe diem,” seize
Exercise Selection (Part 1)
Exercise selection is based on two main factors: health and aesthetics. Listen in as I break down the important components of each factor that you
Attention All Personal Trainers: Guess, Do Not Assess!
Much like my dietary advice, this article will go against the grain, so to speak. Every personal trainer is taught that they must go through
Training The Athlete: Learn To Distinguish Between Athletics And Aesthetics
Here’s an excerpt from my new book The Elite Trainer: Strength Training for the Serious Professional… Needs Analysis After a training goal is established, conduct
Eccentric Training: How to Obtain Positive Results From a Negative Action
Eccentric training will catapult strength and athletic performance to a new level if used appropriately. In order to lift a weight, muscular force must exceed
How Many Sets to Build Muscle
One question I get frequently is “How many sets does it take to build muscle?” If you are a personal trainer, strength coach or bodybuilder,
Personal Training Business Tips – Punctuality
Here’s something that’s very important for personal trainers, yet it’s rarely taught in the certification courses. It can make or break your business. Check it
Modern Muscle Moulding: How to Gain Serious Size and Strength with Circuit Training
I love going through books written by iron-game pioneers. For every book I read from this millennium, I read at least one from the previous
How to Write a Fat Loss Program (Part 1)
In this video series, you’ll learn how to write a fat-loss program for your clients. A “must watch” for all personal trainers! You can access
Client Retention Strategies (Part 2)
Conducting periodic reassessments is important for personal trainers and their clients. Learn why in this video.
Client Retention Strategies (Part 1)
Here are three strategies that will help you retain your personal training clients for a long period of time.