Push-ups represent a staple exercise that nearly all traditional strength and conditioning programs incorporate. There’s a ton of variety when it comes to push-ups, the different variations you include, the different progression an athlete is ready for and the like. Spiderman Push-Ups are one of the many variations of push-ups that have developed over the years in fitness. I think they’re a great option …
TrueCoach is a one-stop shop type of online training platform for coaches around the world. The best part? It’s super easy to navigate, user-friendly and organized for both the coach and the client. This is exactly why I’ve been using it for the past few years. It’s all about getting my clients results through a simple-to-use platform. New to TrueCoach and looking for a basic checklist to start? I’ve got you …
Consider the number of times one of your athletes struggles when attempting to perform a 1-Leg RDL (“SLDL”). It’s rarely ever easy and oftentimes takes plenty of repetitions until technique is finally solid. Quite often you’ll see difficulty with avoiding rotation in the hips and also balancing on one leg. Let’s face it: the 1-Leg RDL isn’t an easy exercise. However, it is an important one. Enter: the Extended …
Networking can be a scary term for some coaches and trainers, but it doesn’t have to be. What it really comes down to is your ability to effectively build long-lasting relationships. Beyond that, some coaches and trainers might look at networking as being inorganic or inauthentic. Networking is what you make it. If you’re an authentic person, then each networking opportunity and scenario should be an organic …
Read more below, but first, sign up for our webinar on Tuesday, April 26 at 2 EST / 1 CST. Master Coach at Functional Body Building, Brianna Lamb, is going to talk all things burnout and how to get back on track. REGISTER HERE Back to our regularly scheduled programming - Burnout is a real thing. For some reason, there is a preconceived notion that strength coaches and personal trainers need to be …
If you work in the fitness, health, exercise, or strength & conditioning space, it’s a given that you’ll be creating, producing, and uploading content for your clients and athletes. If you’re not doing this, I think what you’ll find is that they’ll move on to a coach or trainer who does. If you’re down with adapting with the times, then it’s important to, at the very least, develop a basic understanding of how …
Once in a while, you come across an exercise that just makes sense. The Side Plank Crunch is one of those exercises. There’s a ton of benefits with this exercise since it targets several key qualities and skills related to strength and performance. The biggest challenge you’ll face in this movement is maintaining a static position on the bottom side of your body while the top side of your body is performing a …
The deadlift exercise, to some, is considered the king of all exercises. When performed with proper technique and form, there is no debate that the deadlift exercise helps you build full-body strength with a primary focus on the posterior chain of the body (hamstrings, glutes and back). However, most folks miss the boat when it comes to proper execution of technique and form. If you really want to dial in …
Runners love to run, compete, and perform well in their events. That’s the entire purpose of running in the first place: to enjoy the process and to shine when the lights are on in competition. Running is likely the most highly performed physical activity across the globe, which is great since it gets people moving. The problem? Most people abuse running by taking on way too much volume and forget about …
The bench press is the exercise that everyone thinks of every Monday when they’re going to the gym. In short, it’s a gym classic. It’s known for helping people develop massive upper body strength, muscle and power, primarily in the chest and shoulders. The best part? It’s as simple as pressing weight off of your chest. The challenge though is that most people leave a lot on the table in terms of getting the …
