St. Patrick’s Day is America’s favorite excuse to enjoy beer, whiskey, corned beef and cabbage, and pinching strangers who aren’t wearing green. Those aren’t the only ways to celebrate the Irish-themed holiday, though. As an […]
As an NCCPT trainer, you know that the life of a personal trainer can be hard. From crazy hours to crazy clients and everything in between, there are probably days when you want to ask […]
By Hamed Hamad Orange County, California has always been a mecca for surfers, diners, and lively music goers. However, some may not know that it is also a place where lives are changed one child […]
If you completed your yoga instructor or certified personal trainer certification program quite some time ago, it may be time for a refresh of your skills! This can serve a few purposes, including keeping your […]
This video builds on part 1 of the conventional deadlift video analysis. This is shot from a different angle which allows you to see the movement from a different view. About the Author Tom Delong […]
This is part 2 of the overhand pull-up. This video looks at the insertion points for the latissimus dorsi and teres major, and how optimal end range of motion can be optimized. Please note a […]
This video analyzes an assisted squat with a wider stance and trunk angle according to the application. About the Author Tom Delong is the Director of Education for the National Council of Certified Personal Trainers […]
by Tyler Valencia MS, CPT, PES & Tom Delong MA, RSCC*D, CSCS Objectives: Be able to explain the “7 points of contact” when preparing to bench press Describe the set-up for the bench press and […]
This video looks at the range of motion of a squat from a narrow stance, identifies the squaters ability to assume a below parallel squat and looks at trunk angle. About the Author Tom Delong […]
This video is the first in a series involving the conventional deadlift. Coach Tom Delong goes over foot position, path of the bar, trunk angle and other cues to optimize each deadlift. About the […]