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A leap of faith. Ever try it? Ever so desperate for a change? Have you reached that point in your life where, if you don't chase after your dreams, you're entire life will enter an unstoppable free fall because you didn't try and break the cycle that wore you down to begin with? I'm taking that leap of faith as of April. I have until September to prove to myself that I CAN do it, that I CAN gain enough clients that I can become a full time #personaltrainer, that I CAN change my life around, that I CAN and WILL be happy. Are you/were you on this boat? What was YOUR breaking point? Tell me below if you're interested. Let's talk! Mike #mikealexandercpt #iamacpt #nasmcertified #leapoffaith #courage #followyourdreams #northernnj #northjerseypersonaltrainer #cliftonnj #bergencountypersonaltrainer #passaiccounty #passaiccountypersonaltrainer #njlocalbusiness (at Clifton, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdghkhnujgA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Normally I do not post things like this, but occasionally you accomplish something that deserves to be presented to the world to inspire others to do the same. After around 80+ hours of studying I finally accomplished one of my final career goals. While I am aware this is just the beginning of my career and aspirations within the health and fitness industry it is still a big accomplish to me who has been wanting this for years. While I have been certified for a while now I thought it was time to publicly announce my NASM certification. I do this not to brag about a piece of paper, but to encourage all of you who have dreams to pursue this dreams even amidst this time of uncertainly. It might not seem like a good time to invest in your dream ventures, but I know I am not the only one who has recently had a lot more free time available to them due to this unfortunate pandemic. There are millions of negative horrible things that this isolation has brought to each and every one of us, but we should still take advantage of the time we have and create more positivity in the world (now more than ever). #training #nasmcertified #nasm #IAmACPT #health #healthyliving #education https://www.instagram.com/p/CEVk4z6l9j7/?igshid=j6cn8f7d8grd

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Body by #highvolume. Do you identify as a #hardgainer? It's a classic term at this point, and one meant to pigeonhole thinner lifters who can't seem to ever put on #size. Unfortunately, it's allowed some lifters to think there's absolutely no hope for them. And that's silly, especially when you consider that even the guy who invented the term "Hardgainer" said there are ways to get past that hurdle! And now look at these pictures. I'm not the biggest guy in the world, or even the strongest, evidently. But I'm certainly the thickest I've ever been to date and I can without question identify as a hardgainer. So what's different? I simply pushed my body to work more, and to work smarter. Are you thinner lifter, struggling to surpass yours and other people's expectations of you? Then message me right now and I will show you what works! #unitedinstrength #igfitness #lankylifters #fit #fitfam #fitness #powerbodybuilding #beginnersstrengthcoach #onlinestrengthcoach #intermediatestrengthcoach #fullbodystrength #fullbodytraining #nasm #nasmcpt #iamacpt #legionathletics #teamlegion #legionpulse #strength #strong #squat #benchpress #deadlift #overheadpress #nevergiveup #nevergivein https://www.instagram.com/p/B6lKKijDKHi/?igshid=1k8o895j9q46a

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I recently conducted a poll on #autoregulation, as it'll be the basis of the new intermediate level #powerbodybuilding program I'm experimenting with. I used my own judgement to decide the amount of sets and reps when I perform the major #compoundmovements depending on whether I'm in a light, medium or heavy week. So here, on this heavy week, I decided to perform 300x5x1. This is 85% of my 1RM and perhaps, the next time I go heavy, I'll try to reach higher if I feel I can. I was pressed for time today. #unitedinstrength #igfitness #squat #fit #fitness #fitfam #flannelsandbarbells #fullbodystrength #fullbodytraining #onlinestrengthcoach #intermediatestrengthcoach #beginnerstrengthcoach #lankylifters #talllifters #iamacpt #nasmcpt #nasmcertified #teamlegion #legionathletics #strongandshapelygym #strength #strong (at "Strong and Shapely Gym Inc.") https://www.instagram.com/p/B6GvgumDLfw/?igshid=b47taatb47w1

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Just learned we lost Glenn Pendlay to cancer. He was a very influential @usa_weightlifting level 5 coach. He also innovated his own variation of the #barbellrow, in with you explosively pull the bar to your chest from the floor. This would go on to be referred to as the Pendlay Row. He was 48. RIP Glenn. #unitedinstrength #igfitness #fitness #fitfam #pendlayrows #usaweightlifting #strength #strong #glennpendlay #ripglennpendlay #nasmcertified #nasmcpt #nasm #iamacpt #certifiedpersonaltrainer #personaltrainer https://www.instagram.com/p/B2CcAE8jUju/?igshid=10p8y353zquzl

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One of the reasons I'm glad I chose to start over again was because I knew my technique on most lifts needed to work. Badly. With that said I'm finished, as of today, with week 2 of Reg Park's 5x5 routine. I reincorporated my #miniresistanceband back in the #backextension and definitely feel tighter, more secure during the other lifts. I'm also blasting through these workouts sometimes finishing up after just 40 minutes. I like that! The workout: #bandedbackextensions 3x10, #squat 95x5x5, #benchpress 70x5x5, #deadlift 145x5x5. #unitedinstrength #igfitness #fitness #fitfam #nasmcpt #nasm #nasmcertified #nasmfitness #iamacpt #strength #strong #oldschoolbododybuilding #regpark #regpark5x5 #fullbodystrength #fullbodytraining #onlinestrengthcoach #beginnerstrengthtraining #beginnerstrengthcoach #certifiedpersonaltrainer #newjersey #nj #northjersey #igbodybuilding #bodybuilding (at "Strong and Shapely Gym Inc.") https://www.instagram.com/p/B2W4-44DSJO/?igshid=1d76drwwimp0l

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Well this definitely looks better, even if my focus admittedly wasn't there today. That might happen from time to time while I try to get back on track. So what's different, you ask? Head position. I was reminded through a @neversate video that, when performing carries, you should look past your desired finish point. The head follows the body. Looking past the finish point keeps the head up, which in turns helps you keep the #shoulders back and #scapula retracted. So here's my final two laps with 47.5lbs. Feel free to message me with any questions you.may have regarding this move or any exercise. Let's talk! #unitedinstrength #igfitness #jimwendler #dumbbellfarmerscarry #strongmanvariation #neversate #nevergiveup #nevergivein #nasm #nasmcertified #nasmcpt #iamacpt #letstraintogether #certifiedpersonaltrainer #ificandoitsocanyou #legionathletics #legionpulse #strong #strength #gripstrength #strongandshapelygym #njpersonaltrainer #conditioningworkout @nasm_fitness @legionath (at "Strong and Shapely Gym Inc.") https://www.instagram.com/p/B0Ow4LMjYpv/?igshid=zjjgegeuid0q

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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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This felt little better than last time, especially since I'm actually repeating a cycle over again. And since enough #gripstrength is back that I can perform #chinups again, I'm supersetting them with my #overheadpress and #benchpress. I'm also performing as many chin ups as I can before I even begin my pressing movements. I hit five today for the first time since 2017. Here's my last OP set of 100x5, followed immediately by three chin ups. One rep at a time. #unitedinstrength #igfitness #igpowerlifting #powerbodybuilding #powerlifting #strong #strength #fullbodytraining #nasm #strongandshapelygym #nasmcpt #nasmcertified #letstraintogether #iamacpt #certifiedpersonaltrainer #letstraintogether #legionathletics #legionpulse @legionath @nasm_fitness (at "Strong and Shapely Gym Inc.") https://www.instagram.com/p/B0WhMkVD3Rk/?igshid=1lmolod6a0vfj

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Not THE greatest training session ever, but you can't have five star sessions all the time anyway. But I don't look either for a guy who was forced to take time off. I'm still a believer in #fullbodytraining , especially with the big muscle groups. I wanted to record my last set #overheadplatecarry set but I had no room. Those are BRUTAL, I'll tell you that much! The workout: Banded Back Extension: 80x10 Squat: 250x5, 285x5, 315x4 Dumbbell Bench Press: 27.5x5x10 Overhead Plate Carry: 45x3x3, 2, 2.5 #unitedinstrength #igfitness #igpowerlifting #powerbodybuilding #powerlifting #overheadplatecarry #dumbbellbenchpress #squat #bandedbackextensions #nasm #nasmcertified #nasmcpt #iamacpt #strong #strength #certifiedpersonaltrainer #legionathletics #legionpulse #beyond531 #jimwendler #strongandshapelygym #nj #njpersonaltrainer #letstraintogether #nevergiveup #nevergivein @nasm_fitness @legionath (at "Strong and Shapely Gym Inc.") https://www.instagram.com/p/B0MKVFTD2V7/?igshid=a1o3z6u25han

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Well damn...my first ever 419lb #deadlift. Never thought I'd make it this far, let alone the fact that it went up so smoothly. Feels good as I'm coming to the end of this cycle, which will be Thursday. I talk a lot about #legdrive and strengthening the #posteriorchain. But what I haven't spoken about in a while is bracing your #core. I take a deep breath before I pull and only exhale at the top, only to breath in again before my next rep, or even just to put the bar down. This will your spine as straight as possible and tighten the rest of your body, which is so crucial to any major #compoundmovement. #unitedinstrength #igfitness #fitfam #fitness #nasmcpt #nasm #nasmcertified #iamacpt #certifiedpersonaltrainer #personaltrainer #letstraintogether #nasmfitness #igpowerlifting #powerbodybuilding #powerlifting #fullbodytraining #beyond531 #jimwendler #strong #strength #ificandoitsocanyou #nevergiveup #nevergivein #strongandshapelygym #njpersonaltrainer #northjersey #nj #newjersey (at "Strong and Shapely Gym Inc.") https://www.instagram.com/p/BzJ9i6EDP9Q/?igshid=15v9x9twhakz7

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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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@ace.elite.33 and @emillia_esther, take a good look at this because this will be both of you soon enough. This also goes out to @bronsonlifts because he told me he wanted more videos on this topic. 😂🤣😂🤣. Anyway, here's a brand new #bandedbackextensions PR of 100lbs for 10! Because remember, a stronger #lowerback makes for a stronger #squat and #deadlift. Happy now Rich? 🤣🤣🤣🤣 #unitedinstrength #igfitness #igpowerlifting #powerlifting #powerbodybuilding #nasm #nasmcpt #nasmcertified #iamacpt #fullbodytraining #certifiedpersonaltrainer #strong #strength #injuryprevention #corestrengthening #miniresistancebands #posteriorchain #oneononepersonaltraining #onlinepersonaltraining @nasm_fitness (at "Strong and Shapely Gym Inc.") https://www.instagram.com/p/Byl4lktjcnz/?igshid=1hhdc59vsois4

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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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Here's part of last night's training. My body is still acclimating to my recent weight loss, as it's been a while since I've had to use my #foreverbelt just to press 100lbs. But remember that if you're in the same situation, do not force your body to do anything it doesn't want to. Also included is my last #neutralgripdumbbellbenchpress set of 22.5lbsx4x12. I've found that this works my inner chest far better than flyes. But that's just me. Train in all ways to find what works for you. Train for #strength , train for #hypertrophy, train for #balance. #unitedinstrength #igfitness #igpowerlifting #nasm #powerbodybuilding #powerlifting #nasmcpt #nasmcertified #iamacpt #letstraintogether #trainerize #certifiedpersonaltrainer #overheadpress #legionathletics #strongandshapelygym #legionpulse #beyond531 #jimwendler @nasm_fitness @trainerize @legionath (at "Strong and Shapely Gym Inc.") https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxwxobbj_jl/?igshid=x564patms5cl

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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