Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the chest muscles (upper pectorals). The secondary muscles stressed are the shoulders and triceps. Starting Position…
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Decline Bench (Straight Bar)
Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the chest muscles (lower pectorals). The secondary muscles stressed are the shoulders and triceps. Starting Positions…
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Make Social Media Worth Your While: 4 Do’s and Dont’s
Do you ever lose track of time while on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter? It happens to many of us. It’s easy to get caught up…
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Suspension Success: A Different Way to View Training
In the never-ending quest for fresh and innovative ways to keep clients motivated, it seems our industry has landed upon something truly unique. Suspension training,…
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Flat Bench (Dumbbell)
Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the chest muscles (pectorals). The secondary muscles stressed are the shoulders and triceps. Starting Position Grab…
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Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the chest muscles pectoralis major and minor). The secondary muscles stressed are the shoulders and triceps.…
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Diastasis Recti is a condition that can affect infants and pregnant women, but personal trainers should be aware that they aren’t the only ones that…
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“What do you think…should I wait ’til I’m ripped before I pursue my trainer career?” “Does this bod make me look like a trainer?” These are…
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Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the chest muscles (pectoralis major and minor). The secondary muscles stressed are the shoulders and triceps.…
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Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the chest muscles (pectoralis major and minor). The secondary muscles stressed are the shoulders. Starting Position…
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Renting Gym Space As a Personal Trainer: Maximize Profits By Becoming an Expert Negotiater
Personal trainers have many options when it comes to training venues, of which, renting gym space at someone else’s facility is one. Are you currently searching for a facility to train your clients at? Navigating the numbers can be tricky for personal trainers who are independent contractors. Some of us take what we can get without much thought and others have the option to choose between various facilities and options. It can be confusing.
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