You Shouldn't Stick To The Plan
"Will changing the plan ruin my results, Chris?" I was in a consultation and a potential client asked me whether changing a planned...
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Chris K
Oct 2, 202311 min read
Preparing For A Powerlifting Competition Day As A Person With ADHD
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...
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Chris K
Sep 4, 202312 min read
Join The Cue - Everything You Wanted To Know About Coaching Cues
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...
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Chris K
Jun 26, 20236 min read
Does Being Fully-Booked Make You A Better Coach?
Many Personal Trainers work for years to reach the magical stage of being fully-booked. Today, we explore whether being fully-booked...
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Chris K
May 9, 20236 min read
How To Transition From Beginner To Intermediate Lifter Like A Boss
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...
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Chris K
Apr 9, 20235 min read
Powerlifting Competition Tips: Benching & Referees
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...
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Chris K
Apr 3, 20237 min read
How Tall Andy Stopped His Elbows Exploding- A Case Study On Elbow Reducing Pain
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...
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Chris K
Oct 3, 20227 min read
It's Time To Talk About Shrubs
Sometimes there are people who walk into your life and change it forever. Mr Shrubs, or Stuart Mosey as his birth certificate says is one...
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Chris K
Jul 17, 202210 min read
How To Quickly Chill The F Out Before A Powerlifting Competition
When I began as a powerlifting coach, I didn't appreciate how important stress is in cultivating the best performances from lifters. We...
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Chris K
Jun 6, 20224 min read
How Fisting Could Improve Your Deadlift
As of the writing of this article, I've never been fisted. I did get punched at a Craig Charles jazz gig once, which not many people can...
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Chris K
Mar 7, 20226 min read
Sucking Off Your Client's (Energy)- Perspectives On Being An Energy Vampire Coach
Whenever a client has a bad session, it bothers me for about 2 days. If it's my fault, it might last a week. If it's downright appalling,...
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Chris K
Feb 3, 20225 min read
Competition Report YNE Open 2022
On the 29/01/2022 it was time to drive up to Newcastle for another regional meet. This time we had me, The Heavy Metal Strength Coach...
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Chris K
Jan 6, 20229 min read
21 Lessons From 2021
2021, what a crazy year. No words will ever justify the chaos, the uncertainty and the novelty we've all experienced over the last couple...
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Chris K
Sep 9, 20215 min read
How Important Is It For A PT To Be Approachable? 2.0
"How important is it to be approachable?" Thanks to Josh for sending in this question via Instagram. Being approachable as a Personal...
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Chris K
Sep 5, 20215 min read
How To Train People In Chronic Pain 2.0
During the four years since I wrote this article, I occasionally lament the original got no readership. I truly think many Personal...
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Chris K
Aug 30, 20215 min read
[FOR COACHES] The Best Movement Assessment
Should a Personal Trainer assess the movement of a client? Yes. It's an essential part of keeping our clients as safe as possible. But...
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Chris K
Jul 20, 20208 min read
3 Ways To Train Smartly For Strength When You Return To The Gym
This week, gyms in the UK are reopening. Many of you will have had to significantly change your training or have stopped training...
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Chris K
May 11, 202014 min read
The Devil In The Details: 24 Small Things To Improve Your Lifting & Mindset
While recording an episode of The Grafters Podcast with Steven Cuthbert (host of Strength Chat Podcast) he chatted about a guest who...
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Chris K
Apr 1, 20206 min read
Why You Should Keep Training Your Clients (Via Video)
"Your PT sessions are more than just a training session."
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