Exercise Name & Target Muscle Group The back squat (commonly referred to as the squat) is a multi-joint compound resistance exercise that typically uses a…
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Category: Exercise Programming
Modifying Lunges – What 50 Personal Trainers Had To Say
What’s your go-to lunge modification exercise? And what about an alternative to your modification in case it’s not ideal for the person either? As a…
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A Fast Upper Body and Core Workout for the Time Crunched Client
Need a challenging workout for a client who only has 30 minutes? Maybe they showed up late for their session or have to leave early.…
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A Fast Lower Body Workout for the Time Crunched Client
Is 30 minutes enough time to get in an effective workout? Indeed. It will raise heart rate, burn calories, boost mental energy and focus, and…
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Some Clients Need Lunge Exercise Alternatives
Surely as a competent personal trainer you encourage clients to get outside their comfort zone, understanding that each client requires a tailored training program. Yet,…
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Should Your Clients Jump on a Bike?
If the person next to you was jumping on a bike, would you? Even if jumps are contraindicated? But, what if they are actually beneficial?…
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Resistance Band Training – Train Your Clients Without Weights
Looking for a new workout routine to use tomorrow? Grab a resistance band and get your clients to add weight to their workout without actually…
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10 Exercises to Get Fit While Traveling
Traveling induces the temptation to kick back and forget all about your fitness routine in even the most dedicated of us. Though it may be…
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How to do a Shrug Bar Deadlift
Using a shrug bar, or often called a trap bar, to perform deadlifts has several advantages over using an Olympic style bar. Because the lifter…
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How to do a Safety Squat
The safety squat bar is a safer alternative to using a straight bar squats for personal training clients. Firstly, the weight is cambered forward which…
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How to do a Floor Dumbbell Chest Press with Power Hooks
Power Hooks are my favorite accessory for any dumbbell pressing exercise. I have actually had people argue that if you can’t get a dumbbell in a…
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How to do a Unilateral Band Fly
Can you build strength using resistance tubing or bands? Yes! Some people think that the light resistance bands used for physical therapy and rehab are…
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