Take a look at the two exercise machines below—one is designed for your upper body, the other for your lower body. They’re completely different in purpose, yet you can perform the same exercise on both: the lateral raise. That’s right—if you have access to a reverse hyper machine with an adjustable roller pad, like the…
Every personal trainer is taught that they must go through a thorough assessment with their clients. Well, after over two decades in the business, I can confidently say I do far less assessing and far more guessing. And in many cases, that’s a better approach. In this controversial article, I explain: And yes, I also…
The glute pull-through is a great exercise for the hip extensors. When using a cable, though, clients often have a tendency to hyperextend the spine and overuse their arms. You can find a better approach at https://www.theelitetrainer.com/a-better-way-to-do-glute-pull-throughs/
Do you start off in the proper position when doing bent-over rows but end up upright by the end? You can stop that from happening by resting your forehead on an incline bench. As an added bonus, it reduces stress on your lower back. The edge of a bench, however, is not always the most…
Do you start your bent-over rows in the proper position but end up nearly upright by the final rep? You’re not alone—and there’s an easy fix. Try resting your forehead against an incline bench to keep your torso angle consistent throughout the set. Not only does this help maintain form, it also reduces strain on…
The glute pull-through is a highly effective exercise for developing the hip extensors—especially the glutes. While the traditional cable variation can lead to hyperextension of the spine and excessive arm involvement, starting with a resistance band helps eliminate those issues. It takes the arms out of the equation and places the focus squarely on the…
The glute pull-through is a great exercise to target the hip extensors, especially the glutes and hamstrings. When performed with a cable machine, however, many clients tend to hyperextend their spine and overuse their arms—compensating where they shouldn’t. A better option, particularly for beginners, is to use a resistance band. The band naturally reduces arm…
Just gave this a try for the first time — and I have to say, it’s a unique stimulus. I like it! The hanging-band method involves suspending weight plates from the barbell using resistance bands. This setup introduces an oscillating load that challenges your core stability and ramps up stabilizer muscle activation. When you return…
Training two clients at once—especially a couple with similar goals—can be both effective and profitable when done right. In this video, I’ll walk you through the structure of a two-person body composition program designed to promote lean muscle gains and fat loss, while keeping the session efficient and balanced for both individuals. You’ll also learn…
Thick-bar training can be useful for martial artists—just don’t overdo it. It has the potential to cause tendinitis if used too frequently. Sixteen-year-old Aiden is preparing for the Nationals next month in karate. Here he is performing weighted, semi-supinated chin-ups using a thick bar. To learn how to set this up on your power rack,…