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Resistance Training Foundations: How to Progress Safely and Build Real Strength
Resistance training isn’t just for bodybuilders. Whether you’re just starting out, returning after a break, or training for performance, knowing how to build a smart
The Power of Sleep: The Most Crucial Intervention for Athletic Recovery and Performance
Sleep is unequivocally the most crucial intervention an athlete can prioritize to achieve optimal recovery and peak performance. Research consistently underscores the importance of quality
Vacation Fitness Hacks: How to Do Chin and Dip Exercises Without a Belt
Headed on vacation but forgot your chin/dip belt? No worries—you can still get a great workout in with a little creativity. On our recent trip,
Ignite Your Core Strength with Woodchops
The woodchop exercise is a dynamic, functional movement that develops core strength and rotational power. It targets the abdominals, obliques, and lower back while engaging
Unleash Your Grip Strength: Elevate Performance with IronMind Implements
Are you ready to take your grip strength to the next level? Look no further than IronMind implements. These versatile tools—like the legendary Rolling Thunder—offer
Mastering the Craft: 10 Essential Rules Every Personal Trainer Must Follow for Success
Becoming a successful personal trainer requires more than just knowledge of exercises and anatomy—it demands professionalism, communication skills, and a commitment to growth. Whether you’re
Enhance Your Sleep Quality: The Simple Sleep Hack of Opening Your Window
Getting a good night’s sleep is crucial for overall health, recovery, and productivity. Many factors can affect sleep quality—noise, light, and temperature among them—but one
Ankle Sprain SOS: Experience Swift Healing Through Active Recovery
Last Wednesday, my client Elise hobbled into the studio after rolling her ankle. She was in a lot of pain. “You’ve got to help me,
Maximize Your Workout Recovery: The Power of Sauna Sessions After Weight Training
Looking for a way to enhance your recovery after weight training? Try taking a sauna! Adding a 20- to 30-minute sauna session after your workout
Boost Your Post-Workout Gains: Ditch the Ice Bath and Try This Instead
Are you looking to maximize your gains from muscle strength, power, or hypertrophy training? It may be time to rethink the traditional post-workout ice bath.
Build More Muscle with Ring Dips – but Beware the Risks!
I like to program ring dips after 3–4 rounds of parallel-bar dips. The rings force your stabilizers to work harder, which not only makes the
Do a Back Squat, Not a Good Morning!
A proper back squat should look like this: sit straight down with maximum knee bend and minimal trunk lean (see video below). Unfortunately, many lifters
Subscapularis Pull-ups and Pulldowns
This video demonstrates two variations that target the subscapularis — a key shoulder-stabilizing muscle often overlooked in training: If you’re new to these movements, begin
New Year, New You!
Hard work pays off! Check out these results… What a great story! If you’re ready to make a change, don’t wait any longer. You’re not
Vacation Readiness Reset
Gauging your readiness to train can be done in many ways. I discuss several methods in The Elite Trainer, but one tool that has become
Do a Deadlift, Not a Bouncelift!
A deadlift is a “dead” lift, not a “bounce” lift. Check out how Chantal performs the exercise. She maintains a flat back with the bar
The 3/7 Method for Size and Strength
A new strength training protocol has surfaced that may help you maximize strength gains with less training time and effort. It’s called the 3/7 method,
4 Black Friday Deals
Black Friday is a great time to pick up fitness equipment and save a few bucks. Here are four deals that you need to check
Supplement with Collagen Peptides
I’ve said it many times, you need to learn more to earn more! In addition to reading an hour a day, I try to attend
Don’t Do Tire Flips
Performing a mixed-grip deadlift can make you susceptible to a biceps injury on the supinated side. Trying to deadlift a heavy tire with both arms
Move to Heal
If you haven’t heard, it’s no longer cool to rest and ice an injury. Forget the old RICE method and start using METH instead. I