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A New Way to Handle Rope Pressdowns
Looking to enhance your triceps workouts? I recently had the opportunity to try out an Ergonomic Rope Attachment. Let’s explore the benefits of this versatile fitness
Weight Training Transformed This Kid
Joseph had tried various sports and activities when he was in grade school. Nothing clicked. He was a below-average student, often getting in trouble at
Homemade Pickles
A few weeks ago, my clients Heather and Gary brought me a jar of homemade pickles. They got the recipe from Once Upon A Chef,
0 to 10 on Chin-Ups and Dips
Chin-ups and dips are two of the best strength training exercises you can do, but most people have a hard time doing them. They’re a
Keeping Up with Current and Not-So-Current Research (August 2022)
Research can provide important information to health and fitness professionals, but trying to keep up with it all can be overwhelming! Not to worry, I’ve
My Favorite Leg Finisher
Everything in context! I’m squatting with 225 pounds in the video below. It doesn’t look like much weight except that I’m doing 20 reps and
An Experienced Trainer Shouldn’t Do This!
I noticed this on my walk the other day… If you’re an experienced trainer, you don’t need to advertise your services. Your clients will do
Semi-Supinated Chin-Ups
If supinated-grip chin-ups with a straight bar give you elbow or wrist pain, try doing them semi-supinated. Just drape an EZ curl bar over a
Reverse Squat
What many people consider a reverse squat is more like a reverse leg press, although technically it’s a low-pulley knee-in. This is what a reverse
Step-Up Progressions
Step-ups are a staple exercise for the lower body. Start off with your body weight and a low step, and work your way through the
Grin and Bare Abs
If you want to build a serious set of abdominals, routinely perform weighted pull-ups and dips. These multi-joint movements require a strong contribution from the
Step Loading
Here’s an example of step loading where you aim to do the same number of reps each set but gradually increase the weight in small
Keeping Up with Current Research (February 2022)
Research can provide golden information to health and fitness professionals. Here are some recent findings to help you stay ahead of the pack: Diverging metabolic
Hip Isolation Work
Do you want to squat deeper, jump higher, or run faster? Hip isolation work can help your performance in and out of the gym… and
Tib Bar Raises
Check out the new addition to the family. It’s called the Tib Bar and as the name implies, it works the tibialis anterior, a muscle
Two Steps to a One-Arm Chin-Up
Training to do a one-arm chin-up involves a two-step process: a) Start with a mixed grip with your hands placed shoulder-width apart as I’m demonstrating
Chi Machine Power Nap
Back in 2007, my colleague Yusuf Omar introduced me to this neat device. It’s called a Chi machine. The first time I tried it, I
My Workout Supplement Ritual
I’ve said it many times in the past, vegetables have all the benefits of fruit without the sugar, but that doesn’t mean that I’m anti-fruit!
Wrist Roller Extension and Flexion
The low-pulley wrist roller is a great exercise for the forearm extensors and flexors. Just make sure to have a fire extinguisher nearby! Here’s where
Breakfast of Superfoods
What’s so special about this morning’s breakfast? It’s just a burger with two eggs, but that burger is a combination of two-thirds ground beef and
6 Tips for a Good Night’s Sleep
Getting 7-9 hours of sleep can help you reduce the risk of health problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and depression. Check out this infographic for