3 THINGS All Strength Coaches & Personal Trainers MUST DO

[@Criticalbench]

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[@J24wil]

Nice job acknowledging the tight hip flexors because of the desk job

[@Criticalbench]

Thank you

[@madelineferrer5667]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I’m 40 and have lower back issues. I’ve wasted tons of money over the years on different personal trainers with the hope of one day finding the right one. No luck, so I gave up on personal trainers and just train myself with the help of your videos and those of your colleagues. I also do my own lower back rehabilitation with videos from other trusted trainers. If you have any tips on searching for legit trainers on the internet, please share. Thanks again for all of your help.

[@Criticalbench]

Finding legit trainers on the internet... tough... but honestly I haven't spent much time doing that just because of advertising costs / limited exposure. Your best bet is to do what you find to work best for you. And what I mean by that is that if there's no one in your area, then you have to use online trainers. But then the more research you do, the more you'll know...

[@cesarr5006]

Look up Eric Goodman posture "foundation training" I use his founder exercises with my clients

[@kelleysauer1693]

I particularly liked your third thing, the reassessment". Also the "why" for any assessment they give. If they don't tailor your program to correct your weaknesses, they aren't helping you. Most trainers say "check with your doctor" and ask if the doctor said it was okay to exercise and that is it. Many gyms have people sign that a doctor has okay'd exercise. I've noticed a few trainers that do a fitness assessment, a few that do their own medical assessment (asking questions about injuries, health, prior medical procedures, etc), and a few who do flexibility assessments. But the number of trainers who do periodic reassessments is a tiny proportion of those who simply give a fitness test of some kind, and decide to increase the trainee's ability to do more pull-ups . Another scary thing is the gym goer who selects their trainer because the trainer looks good with large biceps or a tight bottom. Half those trainers have no idea how they got in shape and many of them will be out of shape by age 35. Their physical attributes are merely a result of being 22 years old and having played sports.

[@Criticalbench]

SOOOO much #truth right here. Thanks Kelley for writing this up. Unfortunately this has become the norm and so many people are wondering why they are hurt, still not reaching their goals, and broke... -Brian

[@johanesterhuizen1842]

Yes absolutely agree,assessment is a must . It’s important to also emphasize the importance of this assessment.A lot of people think it’s just as easy as the Instagram videos shows us , and are not willing to do the boring posture / correction related exercises first, until they got injured

[@drolandcoaching4024]

Thank you so much for making this video I really appreciate it as a future trainer. It's great to know that there are passionate people like you out there to get such solid information from even before this video your content has been wonderful

[@Criticalbench]

Thank you, that’s very kind. We do our best!

[@sherrijoshua1613]

Agreed with all points! As many people as you can help, you can hurt just as many with not having a systematic, formal approach! 💪🏽❤️

[@Criticalbench]

Thanks for sharing! It's scary that so many people trust their health in the hands of someone with little to no education...

[@princessvanessa3956]

I share your videos with my PT, he loves them. Thanks for this, I know I have an excellent PT. Brian 👊👊

[@Criticalbench]

Thanks Vanessa

[@sandragonzalez4391]

Excellent Advice, Thank you for sharing this valuable piece of information.

[@Criticalbench]

You're welcome!

[@blancaurena3015]

Wow!! Muy intetesante , gracias Coach Brian!!💪💪💪💪💪💪👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Criticalbench]

De Nada

[@derrickstreeter7733]

Hey Coach Brian great video! I would like to learn more about doing the assessments. Any particular classes that I can take?

[@Criticalbench]

There are a bunch. I personally recommend anything with the Functional Movement Systems.

[@suegrech8470]

Dear Coach Brian, may I know what I should be looking for in particular as an assessment protocol. Your guidance and expertise is much valued. Thank you Sue

[@Criticalbench]

Hi Sue, There are a bunch but I personally recommend anything with the Functional Movement Systems.

[@suegrech8470]

@@Criticalbench Perfect! Thank You for your advice! Greatly Appreciated Sue

[@TheGoldenRuleMotivation]

Interesting 😊.. I think trainer should pass though some training before coaching

[@Criticalbench]

You would think that would be the norm but it's not. Anyone at anytime, anywhere, can become a 'coach'.... the industry is skewed.

[@TheGoldenRuleMotivation]

@@Criticalbench great advises... I will keep in mind

[@domledwidge3060]

Thanks for the video, I know there are many forms of assessments but what in your opinion are the best types of assessments for clients?

[@Criticalbench]

There are a bunch. I personally recommend anything with the Functional Movement Systems.

[@nikam4167]

Such good information in this video. I'm a trainer in training, thanks for this!!

[@Criticalbench]

We really appreciate you watching, stay tuned for more!

[@rebekah-chriss-k4872]

Great stuff love using ones gray matter to make working out safer and more productive. So how do you know if the assessment you are getting is a good one I'm starting with a trainer soon so this would be helpful

[@Criticalbench]

Thanks for commenting

[@Criticalbench]

Don't be afraid to ask your trainer the purpose of the assessment and what they are looking for. There are many assessments BUT an assessment can become pointless if there's no valid reasoning as to why they are performing it.

[@denisedade9346]

Hey Coach Brian, I could not agree with you more.

[@Criticalbench]

Thank you

[@lablusa]

You are the best man

[@lizmiller2502]

I love you guys!

[@Criticalbench]

Thank you Liz! The love is mutual :-)

[@afrikabruintjies407]

Coach that was awesome info..i would like to have more info on how to better assessment please email me more info ..and thank you again

[@cynthiamacinnes3628]

My name is Cynthia Macinnes I was born with my pelvis out of alignment and because of that my hips and balance of off my hips aren’t lined up but I’ve been doing a lot of yoga exercises but my left hip is still giving me problems I also suffer from back problems

[@Criticalbench]

Keep working on hip strengthening and flexibility

[@rupinderkjattan5191]

How can we assess by ourselves

[@Criticalbench]

Thanks for watching

[@Criticalbench]

It's tricky but the best way is to record your movement from the back, front, and side. You need three angles of one movement to correctly assess yourself.

[@147DegreesWest]

The flip side though, is if have a history of lifting - body weight plus 20 with barbells with good form, but the trainer sees you are over 60 - lifting for longer than they have been alive- and they decide you should do battle ropes, stretch chords, & bosu balls. Ugh.

[@Criticalbench]

Your trainer is putting you through the paces!

[@147DegreesWest]

Eh, I felt like it was a wasted session. I did it- but then went back to my contreras’ Strong Curves regiment- gluteal goddess - The battle ropes were cute and fun for a session- and I have stretch chords at home for my non-gym days. When I drive 20 minutes in a blizzard to the gym, it is for the barbell work.

[@rhondasilver3582]

Mine “texted” the whole time!!! I fired her ass!!

[@Criticalbench]

Thanks for sharing