Elements of Training

T-spine mobility drill I include in my daily warm ups. #Elementsoftraining #strengthtraining #bodyrecomposition #cardio #nutrition #pasadena #personaltrainer #findyourelement

T-spine mobility drill I include in my daily warm ups. #Elementsoftraining #strengthtraining #bodyrecomposition #cardio #nutrition #pasadena #personaltrainer #findyourelement

This, this here is an exercise you'll see performed multiple diff ways. The most beneficial way for me has been how Eric Cressey teaches is- by targeting upward rotation of the scapula. setup- start with body straight, bar to the side of your arm, with ~30 degrees of daylight between arm and side of body Execute- rather than pushing straight up, let your path be similar to half a circle, meaning going out and up. Let your body follow your arms throughout the movement. ... Tip- be careful of rib-flare. Keep stomach tight and pulled down, butt squeezed #Elementsoftraining #strengthtraining #bodyrecomposition #cardio #nutrition #pasadena #personaltrainer #findyourelement

Hip thrust progressions for the hips/butt Setup- Feet relatively perpendicular to the ground. Execute- keep a neutral spine and lift butt up to ceiling. Tips- always master simplest form before progressing. Once you do both legs, try single leg, then eventually add some additional load #Elementsoftraining #strengthtraining #bodyrecomposition #cardio #nutrition #pasadena #personaltrainer #findyourelement

Eot @carl_sy has come a long way, his front squats looking super impressive! More of his progress to come #Elementsoftraining #strengthtraining #bodyrecomposition #cardio #nutrition #pasadena #personaltrainer #findyourelement

Anti-extension/core exercise. This is another variation to the ab wheel for roll outs. Can be done standing or kneeling. Setup- From head to toe, keep body rigid. Start with arms under shoulders Execute- Let your body sink towards the ground with movement occurring only from your arms. ... Tips- keep butt squeezed at all times! This avoids excess pressure on lumbar spine. The purpose of this exercise is to resist arching of in your lower back- keep tight! To progress, simply lower the straps #Elementsoftraining #strengthtraining #bodyrecomposition #cardio #nutrition #pasadena #personaltrainer #findyourelement

Hip thrust progressions for the hips/butt Setup- Feet relatively perpendicular to the ground. Execute- keep a neutral spine and lift butt up to ceiling. Tips- always master simplest form before progressing. Once you do both legs, try single leg, then eventually add some additional load #Elementsoftraining #strengthtraining #bodyrecomposition #cardio #nutrition #pasadena #personaltrainer #findyourelement

Daily thought- If you're just starting out on any program and give it a shot for a week or two, but get nothing in return- don't quit. Putting in work and effort will always be needed before getting results. Hard work comes first #Elementsoftraining #strengthtraining #bodyrecomposition #cardio #nutrition #pasadena #personaltrainer #findyourelement

Daily thought- Progress is in many different forms. Keep your eyes open

Try this mobility drill before you next workout. Has many benefits including patterning and T-spine mobilization. --Start by 'pulling' yourself into a squat keeping arms inside knees. Once at the bottom, lift one arm up, start to rotate, and follow your hand with your eyes. Notice how I use my opposite arm to keep me knee pushed open while rotating. Try 3-5 on both sides. And make sure to breathe! -- #Elementsoftraining #strengthtraining #bodyrecomposition #cardio #nutrition #pasadena #personaltrainer #findyourelement

Daily thought- Including fiber in your diet will take care of you in the long run #Elementsoftraining #strengthtraining #bodyrecomposition #cardio #nutrition #pasadena #personaltrainer #findyourelement

#Eot client working the butt and hips with another single leg exercise. Kettlebell and her shoes just happened to match #Elementsoftraining #strengthtraining #bodyrecomposition #cardio #nutrition #pasadena #personaltrainer #findyourelement

Couple reasons that make my gym pretty awesome #Elementsoftraining #strengthtraining #bodyrecomposition #cardio #nutrition #pasadena #personaltrainer #findyourelement

For some people, they're plenty aware of staying hydrated. But I come across many people who hardly drink any fluids throughout the day. It's easy to forget when your busy, but surprisingly being hydrated can help eliminate most symptoms people complain about daily. It's pretty damn important. - #Elementsoftraining #strengthtraining #bodyrecomposition #cardio #nutrition #pasadena #personaltrainer #findyourelement

Daily thought: Here's a pattern I've noticed- when dieting people emphasize more on quality than quantity, but when exercising people emphasize more on quantity than quality. If you want better results, focus on both quality and quantity #Elementsoftraining #strengthtraining #bodyrecomposition #cardio #nutrition #pasadena #personaltrainer #findyourelement