It's time to lean into being The Heavy Metal Strength Coach. I'm here to lay down some exercises to help you navigate the brutal but...

Most gyms are not set up in a way that is supportive of neurodivergent needs and despite millions of neurodivergent people using gyms,...

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"Will changing the plan ruin my results, Chris?" I was in a consultation and a potential client asked me whether changing a planned...

If you've read my powerlifting articles before, you'll know I favor having an experienced competition handler whenever you compete in...

Dan & Vic recently lost a fuck ton of weight. Around 25kg of the stuff. Here, we tell their story and discuss the key moment which...

My son has ADHD. His mind works at the speed of light and I can't keep up with him for shit. Coach V has a lot of ADHD traits and at...

I lose my temper with my teenage son because he takes issue with the way I describe something I want him to do. This infuriates me as...

When people talk about their least favourite exercises, there is a high probability they will mention a single leg movement. The split...

Lever Squats Leverage squats are squats done on a machine which is a big lever with padding for the shoulders a plate to stand on and...

Many Personal Trainers work for years to reach the magical stage of being fully-booked. Today, we explore whether being fully-booked...

For years I've wanted to build a coaching team. I offered to be head PT at the gym I train people from (Graft Haus) a few years ago,...

During my Personal Training course in 2008, I learned two main lessons: 1) What a plank is 2) Spinal positioning is a thing I'm not sure...

For many years, one of my rules within a coaching session is to finish on a good rep or set wherever possible. Tough sets happen. Bad...

It's time to chat about competitive bench press. "Start" "Press" "Rack" These are the 3 commands you will be primed and ready to hear...

It felt like my elbows were about to burst. Every time I squatted my elbows hurt beyond belief. I couldn't bench press, and I felt as if...

Client: "You bloody love deadbugs, don't you!?" Me: "...what makes you say that?" Client: "How many deadbugs have you made me do this...

Horrible Superset: Romanian Deadlift/ Slider Leg Curl Coach V showed our two teenage children this video. She then fled while I faced the...

The happiness rule: If a set/rep is highly emotional and makes you incredibly happy you should immediately reduce the weight during any...

My joints do not fall out of their sockets. In fact, my shoulders are the least mobile shoulders I've ever seen. As a young coach, I...