How to Perform an Overhead Barbell Press
Execution of a standing overhead press may appear to be a simple movement, but technique is often difficult to nail down due to muscle imbalances [...]
Interpreting Signs of Overhead Squat Assessment: Lower Extremity Dysfunction
After getting familiar with performing an overhead squat assessment (OHSA) and noting any signs of imbalance or dysfunction, you'll have to know what to do [...]
The Overhead Squat: The Best Movement Assessment to Expose Muscle Imbalances
Most personal training clients arrive with muscle imbalances that need to be corrected in order to make gains and prevent injury. The most skillful of [...]
BFR Training: How it Works and How to Use it With Fitness Clients
If you are immersed in the world of fitness, chances are you have already heard of, or seen, or researched blood flow restriction (BFR) straps [...]
5 Upper Body Resistance Band Exercises for the Busy Summer Client
Summer is season of leisure; yet many clients find themselves busier than usual, which translates into logging fewer workouts. In preparation for the coming season, [...]
Dynamic Exercises for the Advanced Client
Trainers working primarily with the general fitness clients can relate to the excitement we all feel when gaining an advanced client; or when a current [...]
What’s a “Deloading” Week and Does Your Client Need One?
Of the many buzz phrases circulating in the fitness world these days "deloading week" may be one that you've heard many times, have contextually surmised [...]
Periodization for Personal Training Clients
Having a solid grasp on how to use periodization programming with personal training clients may be the difference between successfully advancing in training while preventing [...]
The Perfect Pull-up: A Total Prep Program
The execution of a strict bodyweight pull-up is the paragon of upper body strength and should be a goal for every fitness client and enthusiast. [...]
Backwards Training Can Propel Your Clients Forward
Although personal training clients hire personal trainers for a multitude of reasons, the overwhelming majority of personal training clients, hope to build strength or achieve [...]