Understanding and Training Pectoralis Major
Knowing where pectoralis (pec) major is located, how it moves the surrounding bones and what exercises strengthen it is essential for exercise programming. Pec major [...]
Posterior Tibialis Anatomy Function and Exercise
Identify the location of posterior tibialis and cue ankle and foot exercises more effectively with clients. Hopefully, you are doing foot and ankle exercises with [...]
Knee Anatomy Structure and Injuries
For decades the leg extension, squat, leg press and lunge have all been used by general fitness clients, rehab patients and elite athletes alike without much on the side of specific research to help the fitness coach in determining which exercise to use or recommend for a specific goal or need. To understand the concepts and summaries of this article let's start by taking an in-depth look at the internal components of the knee.
Anterior Tibialis Anatomy Function and Exercise
Identify the location of anterior tibialis and cue ankle and foot exercises more effectively with clients. I hope you are working your clients ankles and [...]
Meniscus Anatomy and Injuries
As a fitness trainer or coach, you will undoubtedly have to create an exercise program around aching knees for many of your clients because a [...]
NFPT Live: The Relationship Between Hip Muscle Weakness and Correlating Tightness – Ep 44
Is there a relationship between hip muscle weakness in some muscles and correlating tightness in others? Yes! But, it's complicated. When any of the 21 [...]
IT Band Stretch: A Different Approach to Alleviate Tightness
Instead of stretching the Iliotibial (IT) Band, turn your focus toward the muscles that connect to the IT Band and those that are part of [...]
Maximize Triceps Muscle Exercises with Anatomy
What's the difference between doing triceps extensions with a pronated grip, supinated grip and neutral? This is a common question that arises about the many [...]
Understanding the Tibialis Posterior Muscle
When a client asks you, "What do you think about arch supports?" You can respond by educating them and connecting them to the tibialis posterior [...]
Ankle Anatomy – Fibularis and Peroneus Muscles
The words peroneus and fibularis are used interchangeably in anatomy. But, who needs an extra word to learn when you're already trying to remember 600 [...]