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6 Solid Deltoid Exercises for Strong Shoulders

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Strong, shapely shoulders are a desire of many clients. Shoulder mobility, stability, and balanced strength are priorities for many trainers. Well-rounded shoulders are not only aesthetically pleasing but also help reduce shoulder injuries. They are important muscles involved in many daily movements and essential for athletic performance.

Finishing Touches: Mountain Climbers & Other Quick-Burning Workout Finishers

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What better way to finish a workout than by doing some moves that will put the exclamation mark at the end of your session? You know, the kind of moves that get the heart rate up and the muscles burning. These kinds of finishing touches are the perfect way to add an extra calorie burn and squeeze in some client favorites at the end of an already great workout.

WHAT WOULD BE CONSIDERED A “FINISHING TOUCH” TO A WORKOUT?

Everything You Need to Know About Intra-Workouts Supplements

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With all of the information and supplements in the fitness and wellness industry, it can be very overwhelming trying to decide what the best pre-, intra-, and post-workout supplementation is based on your specific goals.

In this blog we will focus on intra-workout supplementation and answer the following commonly asked questions:

  • What are they?
  • Why are they important?
  • When to take them?
  • Who should take them?


WHAT ARE INTRA-WORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS?

Can You Do Squats if You Have Bad Knees?

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The basic squat is such a great exercise for so many reasons:
 
  • It works several muscles, including glutes, hamstrings, and quads.
  • As a compound exercise, you get a more efficient workout in less time.
  • Squatting elevates the heart rate with cardio benefits.
  • It’s a functional movement that improves mobility and stability.
 

Bulgarian Split Squats: Muscles Worked, Benefits, Form, Variations

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A Bulgarian split squat is a challenging compound movement for building overall lower body strength. As a bonus, it works the core too. If you haven’t added this to your strength routine yet, now is the time.
 
Master the form to do this move safely or to help your clients use it as they progress into more difficult strength workouts.
 
What is a Bulgarian Split Squat?