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The Biggest Assessment Mistakes Personal Trainers Make
After 30 years in the fitness industry, I’ve seen the same assessment mistakes repeated again and again. Many personal trainers overcomplicate the process with endless screens and diagnostics. In this article, I explain the most common assessment mistakes and how trainers can simplify their approach while still gathering the information they need.
How to Do a Full Squat
Many strength coaches like myself preach quality over quantity. It’s not how much you do—it’s how you do it! Squats are no exception. When it
An Incline Press Antagonist
It’s a good idea to pair antagonist (opposite) body parts or movement patterns in strength training. When it comes to primary exercises for the upper
The 24-Hour Weigh-In Experiment
Here’s a great experiment conducted by nutrition coach Sam Karoll to see how much his body weight would change over the course of 24 hours:
Three-Stage Rack Deadlifts
Here’s a rack deadlift sequence that starts with less weight lifted through a longer range of motion and ends with more weight through a shorter
Sprint Snacks
“When do you exercise?” I get asked that a lot. This is what my regimen looks like these days: Monday – Strength Training (Upper Body
The Magnesium Fix
Here are some interesting notes on magnesium from the book The Mineral Fix… Vitamin D supplementation is necessary for most people, but taking too much
Get Strong on Chin-Ups and Dips
Amanda and Heather show what hard work, consistency, and proper training can do. It was once a struggle for these ladies to do just one
Build Happy Shoulders
You’re only as strong as your weakest link. By now, you must be sick of hearing that phrase! We all know the big prime movers
Periodization of Shoulder External Rotation
Correcting muscle imbalances should be a primary goal when designing strength training programs. For most individuals, a significant discrepancy exists between the shoulder internal and
Tibialis Anterior Band Pull
It’s such a mad world these days that many people neglect to train their tibialis anterior (yes, the song playing in the video is Mad
Back Side Step-Ups
The general rule of thumb with step-ups is height before load: determine the appropriate step height first, then choose a load that allows you to
Strength Training is the Fountain of Youth
If you want to turn back the biological clock, lift weights—it’s not just my opinion. Researchers from Tufts University ranked these controllable aging biomarkers in
Strong Toes Prevent Falls
The loss of muscle mass, strength, and function as you age can significantly increase your risk of falling [PubMed Study]. Weak muscles and brittle bones
Vitamin D Is Not Fake News
Lately, there’s been some suggestion that vitamin D is “fake news.” Let’s take a closer look at what the research actually says: Bottom Line: The
Standing One-Arm Rope French Press
When performing a One-Arm French Press, I prefer using a rope attached to a mid-pulley rather than a bulky dumbbell. The rope offers better clearance
Is Balance Training Worth the Risk?
When you’re young and resilient, falling off a balance board may not be a big deal. But that’s not necessarily the case as you get
Negative-Accentuated Lying Leg Curls
Here are two effective ways to perform negative-accentuated lying leg curls: Method #1 Method #2 In both methods, the key is to lower the weight
The Deset Week
This may come as a surprise, but muscle doesn’t grow in the gym. You can follow the best training program in the world, but if
A Game Changer
Stretching, foam rolling, and mobility drills may feel like a chore when preparing for a workout—but using a massage gun? That’s a different story. Just
Wide-Grip Side-To-Side Pull-Up
Here’s a great way to emphasize the top range during pull-ups. In the Wide-Grip Side-To-Side Pull-Up, your chin must stay above the bar as you