Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “strength training tips”
A question I get often is how to grow a booty without building up the quads. It’s a valid concern with some of the women I coach who may already be satisfied with their quad development and want to create balance with bigger glutes. I have to assume in this situation that the “thighs” someone is referring to when they …
I’mma be real with you. Programming can be complex and a tad overwhelming for the average person to understand, but it really doesn’t have to be. I see way too many people get caught up in the fancy training variables like dropsets, clusters, or finishers instead of focusing on what really matters: Progression. If you’re not progressing your exercises or …
As far as single-leg training goes, I’m confident that anyone with legs can benefit from the single-leg barbell deadlift. The exercise packs a major punch in terms of benefits, and it’s one I recently re-acquainted myself with. What is it: Single-leg barbell deadlift (SLBDL) Who is it best for: Intermediate and advanced trainees who have mastered the hinge pattern and …
I used to spend my days bouncing from one thing to the next. 5am wake-up calls, 6am workouts, 9-10 hours hustling at my corporate job….and then hitting the gym in the evenings to either fit in more of my own workouts, teach classes, or continue my studies to become a better coach and instructor. At one point I was working …
Note to self: It’s barbell training month over here on Barbell Pilates so to catch you up, start here. The right to barbell squat is earned, not given. Even lifelong athletes have to work their way up to barbell squatting (they may just do it quicker than most), so it’s worth taking your time to learn to do it properly. …
The gym can be a scary beast if you’re new to exercise or coming back to the gym after a long hiatus. The foolish man dives right in without a program, without guidance and just ‘wings it.’ Know what happens to that person? Injuries, boredom, plateaus and failure. If you’re a gym and strength training newbie, just follow my guide …
