How to get the most out of an elbow plank.

Don’t just do the plank to check it off the list of random core exercises…

Be intentional with the movement.

Biggest thing is keeping your back flat and elbows underneath your shoulders.

While holding the plank squeeze your core 

Hope this helps 

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✅Push-up Progression Sequence.

If you cannot do a push-up start on a bar. This will make it much easier until you have the strength to move to the floor. This also helps if you have wrist issues. 

Keep your back straight avoid poking your butt in the air lol

Next is push-ups off of your knees.

Once you can do that move up to your toes.

Once those get easier you can do 1.5 rep push-ups.

Last is adding a resistance band to the push-ups!

Hope this helps 

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✅Tips to get the most out of the military press

Make sure you aren’t over arching your back when trying to press the weights.

Think of keeping your belly button pulled in.

Think of pressing straight up when doing the press. Not out wide  but a good clean press.

Hope this helps 

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🤷‍♂️Tight shoulders? Try this stretch…

Most new clients I see have very tight shoulders. 

Here is an easy stretch to help.

They are called pass throughs. Stretch out a band or use a piece of pvc or broom handle.

Elbows locked out, pass all the way around your head. Don’t force the stretch, if it’s too much to a wider grip.

Let me know if you can feel the difference.

Hope this helps 

✅Hip Flexors Tight?

Here’s how to stretch them.

Get into a lunge position 

Think of rocking your hips down

I’m nice you feel it starting to stretch 

Squeeze that glute to amplify the stretch

Let me know if you can feel the difference.

Hope this helps 

✅Client Win….

Chad has been working very hard at TruFit, making some big changes to his lifestyle.

He just hit the lowest weight he has been in the past 15 years!!! 

He has already lost over 20lbs and keeps getting closer to his goal each week.

Chad is also diabetic and we are already seeing his blood sugar levels stabilize which is huge! 

Chad really enjoys the accountability and community at TruFit.

Keep up the great work Chad!

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Want abs for summer?!

Here’s how to get the most out of the crunch…

Hands at your head to Support your head not to pull on your neck.

Elbows are pointed away.

Once at the top squeeze your core for 1-2 seconds and then do your next rep.

Let me know if you can feel the difference.

Hope this helps 

#cda #gym #postfalls #personaltrainer #weightlifting 

When doing kb deadlift watch out for this…

Make sure you aren’t over arching at the top, your back doesn’t need the e yea strain.

Keep your shoulders pulled back don’t let them get rounded at the top.

This is a great compound movement that will allow you to move a ton of weight, just be sure you are ready to increase the weight before doing so. :)

Hope this helps 

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Craving chips? 

These are my go to food options when I’m in a cutting or fat loss phase.

Quest chips are actually a decent protein option and they taste surprisingly good lol

The rice crackers are somewhat filling and they offer a decent option when I run out of rice.

Whole Foods are the best but these are a ready to go healthy snack option or substitute.

Hope this helps 

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🎉🌟 Big shoutout to Jr for hitting a major milestone at TruFit! 🏋️‍♂️💪 Losing over 20lbs is no small feat, but Jr has been crushing it with dedication and a positive mindset! 🎉 Keep up the fantastic work, Your commitment and determination inspire us all! 💯 #TruFitSuccess #FitnessJourney #Dedication #KeepPushingYourself 🚀👏