The knee joint is is a hinge joint, which means it has limited range of motion restricted to flexion and extension. Although many athletes can place the knee in rotation during cutting and twisting movements performed during sports, the knee does not like to be in rotation due to the shear forces that rotation creates […]
The shoulder is an unstable joint. Shoulder instability leads to increased risk of tendon and ligament tears, which speed up arthritic changes. It is important to strengthen the muscles and tendons around the shoulder to improve overall strength and stability of the shoulder. Since rotator cuff injuries are so common, rotator cuff exercises should be […]
In order to understand how movement, physical activity, and specific exercises improve bone density, it is important to understand the anatomy of bone. Bone is tissue that responds to physical stress in the same way muscles and tendons respond to physical stress. Physical exercise, specifically strength training or resistance training exercise builds muscle, increases tendon […]
There is a common misconception that steady state cardio (doing aerobic exercise on a cardio machine of your choice for an hour without changing speed or intensity levels) is good for you. It is perceived that steady state cardio helps you lose weight, helps you get lean, and makes you feel great because you work […]
What is a compound exercise? A compound exercise is any exercise that uses multiple joints and trains many muscle groups at the same time. Advantages of training using compound exercises Efficient Training Process: Training multiple muscle groups at the same time means spending less time in the gym for the same effort. Requires greater work effort: […]
Unconventional Strength Training The single greatest thing about strongman training is that it is an unconventional method of strength and energy system training. Strongman training can be added to your normal personal training routine to create some variation. Instead of counting reps and sets in the gym, you can be outside and play with big […]
Functional training helps the client function optimally for their work, daily life, sport, or recreational activities. Functional training addresses the client’s weaknesses and helps them regain their function so they can resume daily activities. It is often tempting for personal trainers to get creative with functional training, and add an entertainment component to the program. […]
Awhile back, a personal trainer from a small town in upstate New York sent me an email asking me about what Preacher curl (Scott curl) bench I liked best and why. His question came in two parts: what brand to buy; whether to purchase a seated Preacher curl, or a standing one. For my money, […]
A while ago, a client of mine asked about the reason for leg curls in his program. He’d been doing some of his own research, and come up with an article about deadlifting as a superior methodology for strengthening the hamstrings. From the article, authored by Eric Cressey: Strengthening the posterior chain with closed chain […]
The understanding of when – and by how much – to increase a weight in a given personal training session is one of the most basic concepts in weight training. It is an important skill to master early on, and one that is very misunderstood, even by most personal trainers. This skill is one of […]
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