How to do V-Bar Tricep Pushdowns
Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the muscles in the back of your upper arm (tricep – short head). The secondary muscles stressed are the muscles in your forearms and bicep. Starting Position Grip the v-bar whit a slight over grip when your arms are just past parallel to the floor. Your […]
How to do Reverse Tricep Pushdown
Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the muscles in the back of your upper arm (tricep – long head). The secondary muscles stressed are the muscles in your forearms and bicep. Starting Position Grip the bar with under grip (palms facing up). Your wrists should be straight when your arms are extended […]
How to do Tricep Pushdowns with the Rope
Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the muscles in the back of your upper arm (tricep – short head). The secondary muscles stressed are the muscles in your forearms and bicep. Starting Position Grip the rope with your hand against the clubbed end. Your wrists should be straight when your arms are […]
How to do Lying Tricep Extensions
Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the muscles in the back of your upper arm (tricep – long and medial head). The secondary muscles stressed are the muscles in your forearms and bicep. Starting Position Lay on your back on a bench keeping your back flat against the bench. Grip a straight […]
How to do Seated Tricep Extension with Dumbbells
Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the muscles in the back of your upper arm (triceps – long and medial head). The secondary muscles stressed are the muscles in your forearms and bicep. Starting Position Sit straight up and down with your back flat against the back support. Back support should not […]
How to do Dyna Disc Crunches
Emphasis The primary muscles used Rectus Abdominis, external obliques, internal obliques and transverse abdominis. The secondary muscles are the erector spinae. Starting Position Place dyna disc under low back. The closer to the tail bone the more difficult. Start with upper back off the floor, crunch up and return to start. Hint: think of your […]
Pain management without opioid use
With all the buzz about opioid addiction being an epidemic in this country, it’s disconcerting that those seeking relief from chronic pain symptoms without turning to narcotic drugs are hard pressed to find support in the Western medicine model of treatment. It seems that the prescription pad continues to be the first line of defense. What patients need […]
5 Strategies for Preventing and Managing Low Back Pain
Nearly two-thirds of Americans experience low back pain in their lives according to the American Physical Therapy Association. Low back pain can be extremely debilitating and often cause people to miss work, school, and even family fun. Sitting has become a large part of modern American life. Whether you’re a desk jockey, couch potato, or simply spend a […]
Encourage your Clients to be Less Sedentary with Weekly Fitness Challenges
There are 168 hours in a week. If we’re lucky we might see a personal training client for 3 hours a week (but let’s be real, it’s usually 1-2 hours). Even with three great workouts a week – there are 165 hours left! It’s important to encourage a healthy lifestyle in all those other hours […]
Should Your Gym be Offering ClassPass?
ClassPass launched several years ago and quickly swept through major cities, offering people the chance to sign up for unlimited classes across multiple studios. There were a few caveats: The app allows sign-ups on a first come, first serve basis, meaning popular classes fill up quickly. There is a charge for any classes that the […]