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Best Bodyweight Strength Training for Women: Get Fit and Strong!

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Great third session tonight with @emillia_esther! She's really gett the hang of #dumbbellstifflegdeadlifts, as she's working here on squeezing her #glutes. Don't let the back work so hard in any #deadlift variation. This is a move meant to hit your #posteriorchain, your back is secondary. #unitedinstrength #igfitness #fullbodystrength #fullbodytraining #hamstrings #dumbbells #fitness #nasmcertified #nasmcpt #nasm #iamacpt #oneononepersonaltraining #certifiedpersonaltrainer #beginnerstrengthtraining #intermediatestrengthtraining #letstraintogether @nasm_fitness https://www.instagram.com/p/BybqlVujVF0/?igshid=hx64n3sp6b26

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Best Bodyweight Strength Training for Women: Get Fit and Strong!

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Here's @ace.elite.33 hitting a new PR with 40lb #onearmdumbbellrows. Go Dan!! This is a great #compoundmovement that I sadly cannot do at the moment, as my right wrist still gives me a hard time. It not only works the #lats; it also works the #upperback, #middleback and even your #biceps. This is a great way to train for #symmetry and overall #balance. #unitedinstrength #igfitness #fitness #nasmcertified #nasmcpt #iamacpt #nasm #trainerize #strong #strength #certifiedpersonaltrainer #beginnerstrengthtraining #intermediatestrengthtraining #oneononepersonaltraining #onlinepersonaltraining #fullbodytraining #letstraintogether #personaltrainer https://www.instagram.com/p/Byti05WDfpx/?igshid=l6ak3ss04ukj

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Working on #backextensions with @emillia_esther last night. Always make sure that your back is mid line with the rest of your body during the #concentric portion of the move. This also prepared her for the rest of her routine, which requires a cons amount of #corestrength, which this move does provide. Feel free to drop me a line regarding #injuryprevention exercises or #basicstrengthtraining at any time. I'm also available for #oneononepersonaltraining as well as #onlinepersonaltraining. Let's talk! #unitedinstrength #igfitness #fullbodytraining #fullbodystrength #nasmcertified #nasm #nasmcpt #iamacpt #certifiedpersonaltrainer #beginnerstrengthtraining #intermediatestrengthtraining #strong #strength #nevergiveup #nevergivein #ificandoitsocanyou #fitness @nasm_fitness https://www.instagram.com/p/BykUjWDj8Ti/?igshid=27l44qdgs8xt

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New article and #youtube video out right now - just in time to start your week! Click on the link in the bio to see why I love #resistancebands for warming up my #shoulders before every training session. Also feel free to let me know your thoughts down below. Enjoy! #unitedinstrength #igfitness #fitnessblogger #wordpress #youtubefitness #nasm #shouldertraining #nasmcpt #nasmcertified #iamacpt #certifiedpersonaltrainer #trainerize #legionathletics #legionpulse #letstraintogether #oneononepersonaltraining #beginnerstrengthtraining #intermediatestrengthtraining #injuryprevention #stabilization #stability #mobility #flexibility #fullbodytraining @legionath @nasm_fitness @trainerize https://www.instagram.com/p/BxrmSadjmKK/?igshid=1e2bkcxur0q08

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As a #certifiedpersonaltrainer, and especially as someone who doesn't necessarily have the most impressive physique or lifts, no truer words can be spoken. A real mentor isn't measured in their paper abilities, but rather the IMPACT left on everyone listening. Think about that. Do what you do because you genuinely want to make an impact and change a life, even if it's just one. #unitedinstrength #igfitness #squatuniversity #nasmcertified #nasmcpt #nasm #onlinepersonaltraining #oneononepersonaltraining #beginnerstrengthtraining #nevergiveup #nevergivein #ificandoitsocanyou #iamacpt #Repost @squat_university (@get_repost) ・・・ Today we live in a world where if you have 6-pack abs, the ability to lift massive weight, or an Instagram filled with half-naked shots of yourself, you are automatically labeled as a 'fitness expert'. While these coaches may get a ton of likes & follows on social media, this way of branding has unfortunately cost many people time & $$. Everyone now has a 'special' meal plan & generic online coaching for a hefty price!!🥊 . It's time we change this. REAL coaches help YOU grow as a person - THEY AREN'T there to take all your money.👍🏼 . I’m not saying there aren’t experts that are crazy strong or have sculpted bodies or that making money is a bad thing for a coach. Unfortunately the average person can’t tell the difference. Coaches NEED TO be spending more time on developing sound periodization and improving their coaching skills. Get OUT of the business of training and start LEARNING to coach. In the end THIS IS HOW OUR CLIENTS/ATHLETES TRULY GET BETTER.🙌🏼 _____________________________________ This is the 180th #SquatUclub eligible post. Remember everyday - “like,” & comment using the hashtag #squatUclub ASAP and I’ll pick one person to start working with on whatever help you need (squat technique, an achy hip with deadlifts, etc). TURNING ON post notifications at the top of my profile (click the •••) will help you be first in line each day! https://www.instagram.com/p/BwNa6r7jD4R/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8rnnsplooisu

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Great training session today! Went for 130x5, and it felt so smooth that I decided to try for a #jokerset of 145x5. The result? It went up a hell of a lot smoother than it has in a long time, as you can see here. If there's one piece I could offer in terms of the #benchpress, it's to think about pushing back against the bench during the ascension as opposed to focusing on pushing the bar up. Your #triceps are the #primarymover in the bench, but you don't want them to do all the work either. Feel free to let me know if you find this helpful. #unitedinstrength #igfitness #igpowerlifting #powerbodybuilding#nj #powerlifting #nasm #njpowerlifting #nasmcpt #nasmcertified #iamacpt #intermediatestrengthtraining #beyond531 #jimwendler #newjersey #beginnerstrengthtraining #northjersey #nevergiveup #nevergivein #strong #eastrutherford #strength #fullbodytraining #ificandoitsocanyou #strongandshapelygym (at "Strong and Shapely Gym Inc.") https://www.instagram.com/p/BtUhuKfF1GD/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1iszgvgppwl8d

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Hello, and welcome to the latest installment if my short series on lower body self release! Today we take a look at the adductor muscles, also known as the inner thigh. Chances are the general public completely ignore this area while stretching, and they should. Tight #adductors make for #tighthips and that's especially detrimental when squatting. But of course this can be resolved with #selfmyofascialrelease. Simply place your #foamroller under your chosen adductor with your elbows out front, and roll back and forth in a controlled manner 8 - 10 times. Just be sure to not apply too much pressure right away. #unitedinstrength #squat #igfitness #igpowerlifting #intermediatestrengthtraining #powerbodybuilding #powerlifting #nasmcpt #beginnerstrengthtraining #selfreleasetips #nasm #nasmcertified #iamacpt #selfmyofascialrelease #smr #onlinepersonaltraining #certifiedpersonaltrainer #nevergiveup #nevergivein #ificandoitsocanyou https://www.instagram.com/p/BtR-8jnFrCQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7yu9et6g6yer

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One of the best things about training in a gym such as @strongandshapely is that, alongside being THE best gym in the area (and probably all of the northeast), they also offer the best in supplementation. That's why I made sure to pick up my second container of @nutrabio #wheyisolate in #dutchchocolate flavor before training last night. Also, if you take a look at the second picture, you'll get a view of my oh so beautiful business cards. That's right, I'm a trainer here, in case ya didn't know. I'm a @nasm_fitness certified #personaltrainer and #nutritioncoach here as well as in the #bergencountynj area. My specializations are in #beginnerstrengthtraining, #intermediatestrengthtraining, #correctiveexercise, and #injuryprevention. So if you're ever in the gym and want help getting in the best shape of your life, grab one of these cards and give me a call today! Mike #mikealexandercpt #strongandshapelygym #nutrabiolabs #nutrabio #northjersey #northjerseypersonaltrainer #passaiccountynj #cliftonnj #nutleynj (at Strong And Shapely) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWqMWswlWNW/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Just bought this bad boy earlier today. This is a limited edition Bob Bonham tribute shirt featuring the original design along with Bob's signature, as seen in the second picture. Get them now because once they're gone, they're GONE. Speaking of @strongandshapely, I'm available for #oneononepersonaltraining there, where I specialize in #beginnerstrengthtraining, #nutritioncoaching and #correctiveexercise. Contact me now and let's get you in the best shape of your life today! Mike #mikealexnadercpt #unitedinstrength #strongandshapelygym #eastrutherfordpersonaltrainer #northjerseypersonaltrainer #bergencountypersonaltrainer #bergencountymoms #passaiccountynj #cliftonnj #bobbonham #ripbobbonham #limitededition (at Strong And Shapely) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWJzFoBFgU1/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I may have out of the gym for a month, but that hasn't stopped me from training. Here's a small, #fullbodyworkout I've been doing most days. I warmed up by #foamrolling and #dynamicstretching. Here is a set of #bodyweightsquats for 50, a #resistancebandcomplex with three pull apart variations and #bandeddislocations, two sets of pushups for 25 (not filmed) and 10, and a set of #planks for about 40 seconds. Remember that gym or not, there's NO EXCUSE as to why you can't keep yourself in shape. Do YOU train at home? Let know what you do below. Let's talk! #unitedinstrength #homeworkouts #igfitness #fitness #fitfam #nasm #certifiedpersonaltrainer #nasmcertified #nasmcpt #iamacpt #letstraintogether #onlinepersonaltraining #beginnerstrengthtraining #intermediatestrengthtraining #strength #strong #personaltrainer #ificandoitsocanyou #otomix https://www.instagram.com/p/B133tZ_j9O8/?igshid=1ffvoi1vtjqaz

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I'd like to take a moment to introduce you all to my latest client, @emillia_esther! Emily already has INCREDIBLE #stamina from her track and field days in high school, and along with preserving that we'll be working on correcting her #posture, relieving #lowerbackpain and improving her overall #strength. Let's give her a big welcome to the United In Strength family! #unitedinstrength #igfitness #correctiveexercise #nasmcpt #nasm #nasmcpt #iamacpt #certifiedpersonaltrainer #letstraintogether #strong #ificandoitsocanyou #nevergiveup #nevergivein #beginnerstrengthtraining #intermediatestrengthtraining #oneononepersonaltraining https://www.instagram.com/p/ByK7jKaDHS6/?igshid=1xdneacok5wwp

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Another one bites the dust! Back to 400lbs as of last night, albeit just for a single this time around. It's fine, as it did go up smoother than I had anticipated. Quality over quantity, NEVER forget that. Also included here is my #lightbenchpress of 95x5x5. Tip for #longarmedbenchers: never extend your arms while performing your sets, at least not until you're ready to rack the bar. Us lanky lifters have far more #rangeofmotion than most but it's our enemy here. Extend your arms completely will result in loss of tension in the #pecs and we want to keep it. It'll also result in getting tired sooner due to working harder than necessary. I try to extend my arms at most 3/4 of the way. Give it a try if this is you and let me know if you notice a difference! #unitedinstrength #nasmcertified #nasmcpt #nasm #iamacpt #certifiedpersonaltrainer #igfitness #strong #powerbodybuilding #strength #fullbodytraining #lankyoroblems #nevergiveup #nevergivein #ificandoitsocanyou #beginnerstrengthtraining #beyond531 #oneononepersonaltraining #letstraintogether #onlinepersonaltraining @nasm_fitness (at "Strong and Shapely Gym Inc.") https://www.instagram.com/p/ByC6oEKDSzD/?igshid=1ghiugsncam79

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Upon preparing for his first ever 60lb #benchpress, @ace.elite.33 placed his hands on the bar right at the end of the knurling, and then moved both hands an entire space down. What this did for him was provide him with a proper, #shoulderwidth grip as well as #forearms that are now vertical to the floor. This is the safest, most effective way to bench as the vertical forearms can now help build the right amount of #forcetransfer. Also, if he were to go with a wider grip, it would increase the lateral distance between the hands and #shoulders, making this more challenging on the #pecs. By the way Dan went on to bench 60lbsx3x15 for the first time last night. #unitedinstrength #igfitness #nasmcertified #nasm #nasmcpt #iamacpt #certifiedpersonaltrainer #oneononepersonaltraining #onlinepersonaltraining #letstraintogether #beginnerstrengthtraining #nevergivein #nevergiveup #ificandoitsocanyou #newjersey #northjersey #trainerize @nasm_fitness @trainerize https://www.instagram.com/p/BxcDc80jLZd/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=2j24g91tgufe

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Day 3 of my current experiment in #powerbodybuilding, which if successful will be aimed at all you #intermediatelifters, #lankylifters and #hardgainers out there. There are still a lot of things I need to sort out and that'll take a while. But I can say that I like the way it's shaping up. Also, I managed to pull 315 for four sets last night. I've only done three and that was with #regpark5x5. NEVER blame #genetics and #somatotypes for your lack of success in the gym, I'm proof that if you want to bad enough you'll find a way. Stay tuned for more info as well as deals for #onlinecoaching to kick off 2020! #unitedinstrength #igfitness #fitfam #fit #fitness #nasm #intermediatestrengthtraining #onlinestrengthcoach #beginnerstrengthtraining #iamacpt #strength #strong #bodybuilding #certifiedpersonaltrainer #strongandshapelygym #deadlift #powerlifting #fullbodystrength #fullbodytraining #igpowerlifting #igbodybuilding (at "Strong and Shapely Gym Inc.") https://www.instagram.com/p/B5urh3_jevw/?igshid=jomidt1t266p