My journey in the strength world spans over 15 years, allowing me to reflect deeply on the significance of strength. I’ve encountered numerous clients who initially prioritized other fitness aspects over strength, often hiring personal trainers like me with strength … Read More
Strength training
2 Ways To Reduce Muscle Imbalances
When you look at yourself in the mirror, have you noticed one muscle is bigger than the other? Or have you seen one side holding you back while exercising? Then, you may have a muscle imbalance. These are not a … Read More
3 Exercises To Pump Up Your Glutes
When it comes to the glutes and referring to this body part to clients, I always feel awkward. Like, what should I call it? Should I say it’s the glutes, the rear end, the butt, or your posterior? Then I … Read More
Do You Have Training Gaps?
Finding and working on your training gaps will improve you in and out of the gym. If you have ever been on the underground rail system in London, you are probably familiar with this prerecorded message. “Mind the gap. Please … Read More
5 Best Isolation Exercises For Improved Strength
Before ripping into another article on exercise, let’s clarify what isolation exercises are. Although our bodies never genuinely work in isolation, isolation exercises target one muscle group, like lateral raises for the shoulders. Although the wrist and forearms are involved … Read More
Reaching For Shoulder Health
Remember when you were a child, and the candy jar was just out of reach, and you risked life and limb reaching for it? If you knew swear words back then, I bet you would’ve called your parents a few … Read More
A Foolproof Workout For The New Year
I’m going to resist the New Year New You refrain. Well, whoops, I did it again. The amount of people who pick up the New Year fitness habit and then in a month, poof, it is gone. The advice that … Read More
Use Power Training To Maintain Gains
Ahh, well, it’s sneaking up on the holiday season, and the number one excuse for not exercising becomes more valid. Yep, the old-time reason for not having any time. But what if I told you there is a simple way … Read More
4 Forearm Exercises To Open The Pickle Jar
Do you remember the cartoon Popeye and how he would get a popping forearm by eating a can of spinach? Now, I’m really showing my age. It would be great if it were that easy to get big and strong … Read More