play A tri-set exercise group helps you smash your pulling musculature and upper body.In the video, Coach Matt is pairing chin ups, close grip rows and curls to work his lats, biceps and upper backStart with the most challenging movement, for 8-10 reps (chin ups)Do the medium range exercise, for 8-12 reps (landmine row)Finishing with […]
Personal Trainer Techniques: How to Fix Bench Press Shoulder Pain
play Showing you how to fix shoulder pain stemming from bad shoulder position while bench pressing:(1:00) Showing you how to improve the tissue quality on the back of your shoulder using a lacrosse ball.(2:00) Demonstrating exercises & stretches that will help improve your range of motion and internal rotation.Don’t let your bench press suffer, use […]
Tricep & Bench Builders: The JM Press
Demonstrating the JM Press: a hybrid between a close grip bench press and a skull crusher. → Set up at a bench with a shoulder width grip or a bit narrower→ Un-rack the bar and lock it out over your shoulders, keep elbows in while lowering the bar towards the next / chin area and drive […]
Tri-Set for Muscle, Strength & Fat Loss – Upper Body Pressing
play How to use tri-sets to smash muscles to get growth & strength development in one efficient circuit. Pick Movements that hit similar muscle groups (shoulders, pecs & triceps here with bench press, dips and triceps extensions)Start with the heavier movement (5-8 reps), move on to the mid range movement (8-12 reps) and finish with the […]
Personal Trainer Techniques: Dumbbell Curl-Press Complex
play Coach Matt demonstrates a curl-press complex: A great and effective way to smash your biceps, triceps and shoulders in one effective circuit. Here’s the blueprint:Curl to press (6-10 reps)Move on to presses (6-10 reps)Finish with curls (6-10 reps)This circuit allows you to move to a muscle group that is not as fatigued as the previous […]
Personal Trainer Techniques: Top 3 General Foam Rolling Movements
play Demonstrating the top 3 foam rolling movements to get you ready for any workout!T-spine: Put the roller in the middle of your back, cross your elbows and move up and down on the roller while looking for any spots that feel tight and need to be rolled. Glutes & external rotators: sit on the […]
Personal Trainer Techniques: The Single Leg Deadlift
play Coach Matt demonstrates the single leg deadlift using a barbell, it’s a great exercise to target and build your glutes!Single-leg deadlift how-to:Center the bar with the leg that is doing the work (the one that will stay grounded to the floor).Push your other leg behind you and reach back, keeping your back flat. Set […]
Personal Trainer Tips: Top 3 Mistakes Men Make With Their Health
play This video discusses 3 aspects of health that men can often improve on:(1:10) Prioritizing strength Training: aim to go to the gym 2-4 times a week to build and maintain muscle mass.(1:37) Working on proper nutrition and getting enough protein in: incorporate high quality protein in your diet and add a scoop of whey […]
An Inside Look: Women’s Fitness at Capital Strength
What’s the Best Way For Women to Lose Weight or Get in Shape? Most people will instantly think jogging or training for a 5k. Or, maybe browse Amazon for an at-home yoga DVD. Some may say join a diet program like Weight Watchers, going to spin class twice a week or mixing up workouts from […]
Personal Training Members of the Month: Courtney & Walker!
Improving your strength and fitness is hardly ever a journey without bumps and curves. (Just like everything else in life!) Our personal training members of the month, Courtney and Walker know this first hand. Despite a knee injury during Crossfit training that required surgery and rehab, Courtney still makes fitness a priority in her life. […]
