I love that you talk about the basics. As someone who learned fitness in prison, and while there helped others get fit... I can personally attest to this. Simply "mastering" the fundamentals/basics will get you in amazing shape... just via the journey of learning the mechanics and form without even worrying about "how much weight youre putting up"
Absolutely! Have to get strong at the basics first and then incorporate isolation/remedial exercises for structural balance and aesthetics. Cheers - Dave
I am just finishing up my NASM-CPT and excited about breaking into this world. You are providing some great information. Mad respect and gratitude to you sir!
For someone who has already spent hours with information overload watching videos about programing, assessment, and hours panicking over every workout this video was invaluable. Thank you so much for this.
Hey Lindsey thanks for the awesome comment! I'm glad you got some value from the video. Would love your sub on my channel! Programming is actually quite simple and basic if you believe in getting clients stronger through compound, multi-joint movements. Building muscle and gaining strength should be what's pursued in the gym for most gen. pop clients. Fat loss will come with nutrition and good lifestyle habits. If you're interested in programming, I can't recommend enough the 'Program Design - Online' course by KILO Strength Society. I'ver taken all of their online-version certifications and they've made me into a beast of a trainer. Their head coach Stephane Cazeault is one of the top strength coaches on the planet right now. He was the former head of education at the Poliquin group. I'll post the link below and you can use discount code 'DMC10' to save 10%. Their course was the best $300 I've ever spent. It totally changed how I program and structure client workouts. KIL Strength Society Online 'Program Design': learn.kilostrengthsociety.com/courses/program-design-strategies?ref=1c900d Use code 'DMC10' to save 10% Cheers - Dave
I just got my internship confirmed for 8 weeks, and your video helps! I always need to remember, KEEP IT SIMPLE. Focus on basics. I wrote down your 5 quadrants so I keep it in mind to get fast results. Thanks so much!!!
My first personal trainer told "for most people, most of the time, the basics are more than enough". Use the 5Q principle when training clients and when showing what a PT program looks like when doing a consult. You got this. Cheers - Dave
Thank you for this! It was very helpful! My very first client I remember just training him using OPT model having him do balance and stability training and I lost him as a client because it was too simple he wanted to see more results. Thank you for this video, being a new trainer I feel like I’m just under qualified and get worried especially when I pick up new clients. Thank you for reminding me that the basics work.
Wow good story, thanks for sharing. I've also lost clients in the past from doing things wrong or trying to overcomplicate fitness. These more advanced modalities of training can have a place in a program, but they shouldn't replace the basics and a strong foundation. If you want a great course to help you out on your journey to becoming a badass PT, check out the Fat-loss Fundamentals course by Clean Health. It's 100% free as well. cleanhealth.edu.au/?ref=davemaclean
Upper body: push, pull (horizontal or vertical) and press (overhead). Lower Body: Squat/split squat/lunge, and hip hinge movements. Example Workout: A1 - DB Goblet Squat A2 - Standing BB/DB OH Press *A-series movements are your main compound lifts typically done with barbells or bodyweight (chin-ups/drips/pushups) but can be done with other training implements. B1 - DB Walking Lunges B2 - DB Flat Bench Press *B-series movements are your functional hypertrophy movements used for building muscle, structural balance and to compliment the A-series. C1 - Lat Pull-down C2 - Leg curl/glute bridges C3 - Cable Rows *C-series movements are typically your isolation/remedial exercises or your postural exercises, usually done with cables or dumbbells. D1 - 3 sets of planks (60s, 45s, 30s) D-series movements are your core movements or finishers (circuits) That workout has hit every muscle group, every joint-system, and it will build muscle and get clients strong. Super basic. Cheers - Dave
This is so refreshing to watch - I literally just did a masterlist of exercises in those main movement patterns so I'm glad I'm on the right track! Thanks for the great advice.
Glad it was helpful! You're definitely on the right track for sure. Utilize big, compound movements as the core of your training programs with clients, and then add in the assistance and remedial exercises once the main lifts have been trained. Bigger movements = more muscle = more results! If you're interested in taking things to the next level with your training and your coaching, I'd recommend getting certified in the 'Online Program Design' course by KILO Strength Society. It's probably the best course I've ever taken and it totally changed how I trained my clients, and myself. Check it out here: learn.kilostrengthsociety.com/courses/program-design-strategies?ref=1c900d If it's something you're into, you can use code 'DMC10' to save 10%. All the best - Dave
Super helpful advice! I'm currently scheduling my exam for my NASM-CPT and super excited to get started I've been working for planet fitness for about 7-8 months behind desk and finally landed a full time trainer roll.ive been in the position for about a week and absolutely terrified. But extremely ready to help out and be the best I can be!this gave me confidence
Thanks for the comment! Yes you'll be terrified but you just gotta push through it and remember that you're in the business of helping others achieve results. Don't let your fears and insecurities stand in the way of someone else achieving their goals. You only need to be 1-2 steps ahead of the person you're coaching in order for them to perceive you as an expert. Don't think you have to know it all. You don't, and I certainly didn't when I started out (nor do I now). Keep pushing! Cheers - Dave
If you would like a tip when it comes to Personal Training (especially if you ever develop your own business), instead of selling personal training, focus on selling results or transformations. Focus on a specific audience and solve a specific problem. Hope this helps and any questions ask away.
Thx man! It's slowly getting more visibility and the channel is growing! Would appreciate your support any way you see fit. Wish you success with your endeavors. Cheers - Dave
This is a goldmine of info. Nothing fancy. Just good ole solid basics. And a very practical and simple way to create programs for clients! Thank you, man!
Thanks for your comment! Always remember, for most people, most of the time, the basics are more than enough. Squat, front, deadlift, overhead press, incline press, bench press, dip, chin up, rows, lunges, hip thrust, biceps/triceps, scap retractors work, rotator cuff work, core strength... I think I just named everything that I train and I've been lifting for 20 years. Why's it any different for a beginner? It's not! Cheers - Dave
Okay so question. What do you do/day to clients who don't want to work on the basics. I have a client who wants to box and spar, but she has a back problem and poor core stability. I really want her to stick to a core stability/endurance program to support her back for 3-4 weeks but she doesn't want to. I'll change things up so that she's working the same skills/muscles but in a more intense way, but the lack of consistency is hard. How do I convince her Dave ? She needs to be doing rows and weighted hip bridges but she wants to do box jumps. She is working with a second trainer and she wants us changing routines every week or so
Awesome job! Gold's is a great place to start out. Prospect the floor, be of value to others, aim to meet 5 new people each day. You'll get there! Be sure to check out the FB group I have for trainers as well: 'PT Nation'. Cheers - Dave
Nick, my man! You got it bro. Down to the essentials. Keep it basic, don't confuse people, and train your clients hard. Appreciate the comment man. Cheers - Dave
Do you think it's feasible to do personal training part time only on the weekends? I don't have the time in the week because of my own job, but Saturday and Sunday is completely free for me. I do hot the gym most days in the week and weekend though, but I feel like I'd find it difficult to get any clients when I can only do the weekend
You could start with Saturdays and pack up a schedule as best as you could. I'd aim to get clients back to back from 8am-2pm. You could then write programs for your clients to follow the other days of the week and get them to track in an app like TrainHeroic or TrueCoach. We all have to start somewhere. I would say once you have the confidence that you can make PT a career and once you have clients on the weekends, start to see how you can scale back at your full-time job. Make sure to watch this video where I talk about how to start personal training part-time: ruclips.net/video/pD_BMoCP214/видео.html
Great advice for new trainers. I'm starting a cert 3 in fitness in Sept and can't wait to make a career out of fitness. It's always so hard seeing new people at the gym destroying themselves with too much weight and no technique. Thanks for the advice and will enjoy your videos on my journey!
You got it Gerard! I can already tell you'll be a successful PT given that observation. All the best to you man on your journey and be sure to check out my other videos on the channel. Cheers - Dave
Congrats on the new cert. NASM is a great organization. Glad you enjoyed the video. Be sure to subscribe as I have some killer content coming out soon. Cheers - Dave
Sure. I’d totally be cool if a new trainer contacted me to do sessions for the purpose of gaining skill and experience. I’d obviously expect them to pay for those sessions, but I think it’s a great way for younger trainers to accelerate their learning curve, and for experienced trainers to mentor and give back to the industry. Yes, be upfront about it. Good luck!
4 sets of 8-12 reps. 1 exercise per each quadrant. The main thing is to hit all 5 Q's in a workout. Upper push, pull, press. Lower hip hinge, knee extension. Keep in mind this is super basic and for NEW trainees, however, this is also super effective and will get results fast. Once a client can comfortably move through 5 exercises at 4 sets (20 total sets in the workout), you could add in more exercises for quadrants, for example, 2 types of pulls (1 vertical, 1 horizontal) or do more lower-body work (glute focus for female clients). This style of training should only last 4-8 weeks depending on the client and frequency of training. After that, you'd want to add more exercises, and perhaps section off into upper/lower days, or keep full body but have more total sets and more exercises, such as adding in isolation movements (arms, lateral raises. glute work, knee flexion, etc.).
Thank you! This is great advice. I am a new certified trainer and I have been looking for this kind of advice to help me be a better trainer. Subscribed 💪🏼
Hi, Joel - thanks a lot for your comment and your sub! Appreciate you looking for advice on how to get better at your craft, I have another great video that you'll probably like to watch, check it out here: ruclips.net/video/b77z9zVrggQ/видео.html Cheers - Dave
I love this video. Full of great information. Thank you so much! I have a client who is a Hockey player who wants to build strength and more muscle in his arms and legs. Would it be okay if I am doing a PPL (Push, Pull, Legs) instead of a full body those days for him? or would you suggest the 5 quadrants? I am meeting him 3x a week (M,T.TH) Thank you!!
4 sessions/week for strength, 1 for conditioning. 2 upper, 2 lower, prioritize strength as the skill to build. Focus on weak links and imbalances. Likely would be upper body strength and groin/hip mobility and stability. Hockey players usually get injured the most in the groin. Join my private FB group "PT Nation" for more info! Cheers - Dave
Love your videos and advice, ive just watched your other video im a PT but have moved away travelling but will soon be heading home again and back to doing PT work which im so excited about. But I was nervous about starting back up but im so excited to start again. your advice is so helpful thankyou
Hetti thanks for the comment. When you get back into working as a PT make sure to go to a busy place! Get visible, learn to prospect the gym floor, offer a free session or consult in exchange for people answering a quick survey. Collect name, email, cell #, ask about fitness goals, injuries, etc. create a system for doing consult/assessments/free session and then sell, sell, sell. You got this!
Love the video but I do have a question. If the clients balance, stabilization, flexibility and coordination capabilities are subpar wouldn’t it be ideal to put them through a stabilization phase of training? For example having them do a stability ball wall squat to practice proper squat mechanics while possibly adding in a curl to press to the movement to work more muscle groups. Also what about incorporating the bosu ball when working on their balance? I definitely love that you preach the main compound lifts! I’m just a new NASM certified trainer and they preach hardcore about the stabilization phase which is why I’m asking.
This is a fair question. I'll do my best to answer it. Short answer: 'strength training' with a priority focus on compound movements builds full-body strength, burns fat, promotes hypertrophy, improves flexibility and coordination, and greatly increases whole-body joint stability. Strength is the mother quality. Especially for 'gen-pop' clients that are new to the gym with a training age of fewer than 2 years, building the skill of strength will improve all areas of health and fitness. Long answer: For most people, most of the time, the basics are more than enough. What are the basics of strength training? Squats Hip-hinge movements Lunge/split stance movements Vertical push Horizontal push Vertical pull Horizontal pull Loaded carries Full body, integration-based movements done with correct form and heavy loading (relative to the client) will force mobility (full range of motion), stability (keeping correct form and posture under load), core stability (not buckling under load), and strength gains as a direct result. Most people have the goal when hiring a PT to lose weight, build muscle, and get stronger (stronger for a sport, to rehab an injury, to play with their kids, etc). I think if it like this: 1. My job as a trainer is to get results for my clients. I’m not their friend. I’m their coach. 2. If I only have an hour with this person, 2 or 3 times a week, how can I most maximize the training to produce results? Compound movements, done in full-body sessions (at least for gen pop clients that are new to strength training) have the most impact in the same amount of time. If I do squats, lat pulldowns, bench press, rows, lunges, and some planks, what muscle groups did I train? Answer: all of them. New clients need to see results quickly so they will stay motivated and remain compliant with the coach and to the program. They need to practice the basics of strength training (compound lifts) to a higher frequency so they can build up their skillset and proficiency in the gym. And they need more intensity in their training sessions to quickly get the results they want and are paying for. In the case of the swiss ball squat you mentioned, the problem is that using the ball against the will negate certain elements of proper squat technique, mainly ankle dorsiflexion, as the client will not have to push their knees forward in order to hit a decent squat depth, as they'll be able to lean back into the ball. This method of squatting also does not allow for the torso angle to adjust forward as the hips flex. The leaning back into the ball against a wall during a squat actually requires LESS stability and demands LESS core musculature to be present, as the client now has a band-aid for the poor squat (the ball). They can counterbalance their weight into the wall. Instead, give clients a reference point to start for depth, say a bench set just around parallel, or as deep that the client can handle without them going into any lumbar flexion when they squat. Have them squat down to that depth keeping tension in their body, not resting on the bench and going soft, and then standing back up. If they are lacking ankle dorsiflexion, raise their heels up with a pair of 5 lbs. plates. Get them training a squat with a band around their knees, to properly teach them how to abduct the femur slightly by using their glutes during the movement. When it comes time to load the squat, I always recommend front-loading the pattern first by using a goblet squat with a DB held vertically. I never take clients into the squat rack with the barbell until at least 4-6 weeks of consistent training with me. Front-loaded squats demand a huge amount of core stabilization. The purpose of the core musculature is first to keep the spine erect. If those muscles don't work during a goblet squat, guess what? You fall forwards. Front-loading the squat puts a very nice emphasis on the core because the weight (DB) is forward sitting in front of the client's center of mass. Look up leverage and moment arms from physics class, you'll get a better understanding. I don't mind using a swiss ball with more advanced clients who already have good mechanics in place and who can understand how to resist rotation and keep a solid bracing in the abs and a stable spine. For example, with some of my spine rehabilitation clients who have been cleared from their injury and who are no longer experiencing pain triggers, as a progression to a plank I will sometimes use a slow and controlled 'stir the pot' movement with the swiss ball. But this is seldom. The instability of the ball is usually too much for clients, and I prefer to have my clients practice with as perfect form as possible on stable surfaces first, before throwing a challenge at them with an unstable surface if they lack the mechanics and base level of fitness, strength and stability required to do the movement correct in the first place. I also never combine two movements into one, such as the case of the curl to press as you mentioned. Why? Because I've found that clients won't perform either exercise properly or the loading of one of the two exercises lacks intensity (the press) to actually get a good strength response from. Bottom line - compound movements performed with correct form and intense loading (relevant to the client) will elicit a high strength response, demand core stabilization (front squats, deadlifts, etc.) in order to maintain the correct postures, and will dynamically force flexibility through working to achieve a larger range-of-motion over time. For more info you can check out this post by the late Charles Poliquin, considered by many to be the most successful strength coach on the planet prior to his passion in 2018: www.t-nation.com/training/question-of-strength-34/ Cheers - Dave
@@DaveMacLeanPT thanks so much my friend! That was very informative and helped me a lot. I’ll make sure to do more research on the topic but you definitely pointed me in the right direction! I just got to caught up in the certification curriculum. I’m in my second day of training and needless to say the trainer that I’ve been shadowing has not been helpful at all. She just kills her beginner clients with machines to the point where they’re having muscle spasms. The sad part is that the clients feel like they’re getting a great workout in because of how sore they are from the training.
@@strengthwithaesthetics482 by far the best course on program I've taken is the one by KILO Strength Society. Their head coach Stephane Cazeault is probably the best at program design and periodization in the world right now for strength and following an undulating periodization system. He was formerly the head of education at the Poliquin group before starting KILO. I'll post the link to the course here: learn.kilostrengthsociety.com/courses/program-design-strategies?ref=1c900d Use discount code 'DMC10' to save 10% off the course at checkout. Some of the best money I've ever spent for an online course hands down.
So for a client that’s quite new you would just do a full body workout and use compound movement from each quadrant. No need for isolation exercises after I’m guessing as that would take up enough time? Thanks for your great advice
My personal trainer that I hired back in 2009, Pedja Stojnic, taught me one of the most valuable lessons any personal trainer can learn: “For most people, most of the time, the basics are more than enough”. What are the basics of strength training? Squat Hip Hinge Lunge/Split stance Vertical push Horizontal push Vertical pull Horizontal pull Most people have the goal when hiring a PT to lose weight, build muscle, and get stronger (stronger for a sport, to rehab an injury, to play with their kids, etc). I think if it like this: 1. My job as a trainer is to get results for my clients. I’m not their friend. I’m their coach. 2. If I only have an hour with this person, 2 or 3 times a week, how can I most maximize the training to produce results? Compound movements, done in full body sessions (at least for gen pop clients that are new to strength training) have the most impact in the same amount of time. If I do squats, lat pulldowns, bench press, rows, lunges and some planks, what muscle groups did I train? Answer: all of them. New clients need to see results quickly so they will stay motivated and remain compliant to the coach and to the program. They need to practice the basics of strength training (compound lifts) to a higher frequency so they can build up their skill set and proficiency in the gym. And they need more intensity in their training sessions to quickly get the results they want and are paying for. Isolation work definitely has a place. It can either be used as a warmup for remedial purposes if someone has an injury, say a rotator cuff tear. You could start a session out giving some attention to that weak link. Or you could end a session with some arm training or rear delt work or glute specific work. Go for the pump and just blast it out. But the bulk of a good strength training program that’s designed for average clients who want typical results (fat loss, muscle gain) should focus on compound movements/multi joint exercises as the priority of work done in the session. I would give clients 1 or 2 solo sessions to do on their own, which could certainly have more isolation work in it. Stuff that they would like and can handle. Remember, a good coach gets results. That’s what clients pay for. Don’t be a friend, be a coach.
@@DaveMacLeanPT thank you so much! And the rep ranges you would use would depend on their goals like strength, building or weight loss or do you have a go to rep range you use mainly? Thanks
Rep ranges I use for new trainees are usually as follows: 12-15 reps for 4 weeks 10-12 reps for 4 weeks 8-10 reps for 4 weeks This would be appropriate for a client with fat loss goals as a main priority. For clients who are a little more advanced and who’s main goals are hypertrophy, I would use an undulating Periodization approach, alternating between accumulation cycles (volume) and intensification cycles (strength). Would look something like this: ACC 1 (3 weeks) 12 reps INT 1 (3 weeks) 8 reps ACC 2 (3 weeks) 10-12 reps INT 2 (3 weeks) 5-7 reps
@@DaveMacLeanPT So after those 12 weeks you would just go back to the first phase and repeat again depending on the client etc. Would you normally use the same program for 12 weeks or would you change it more frequently for a fat lose program or hypertrophy? Thanks
Amazing video, very helpful. I am actually starting out as an online Fitness coach and wondered if this still applies to online assessments and coaching. As with the pandemic Personal training in the gym may not be as normal but nonetheless still an option. I chose to go online due to travelling freedom and working abroad. What would you advise in a few short bullet points how i can plan online programs for new clients? Similar to this or different? Look forward to hearing from you Dave :)
Hi Yasmin. I've actually never done any online training. I've always been a proponent of personal training actually occurring in person, with one client and one coach. To me, it is the highest level of service I can offer and the top way for clients to get epic results. Now, obviously times are different given COVID and gym shutdowns, etc. So to answer your question, I would attempt to train someone online as close to how I would train them in person. When I do an assessment session I look at total health and fitness from every angle. Without going into extreme detail, I assess the following: - body composition - posture - functional movement screen - strength test - cardio test - nutrition, lifestyle and habits evaluation Given all that information, I draw up a program based on the client's goals and their current starting point. This is key, and what makes it actual 'personal' training. You can assume most clients want similar things: lose body fat, get lean, build muscle, become stronger, increase energy levels, eat better, etc... Well with that being said, most people will see the fastest results from focusing on strength training with barbells, dumbbells, some machines, etc., and from training to build muscle and eat to become leaner/more athletic. The fastest way I know to get someone epic results is to drill home the basics of strength training - squats, deadlifts, lunges, hip thrusts, step-ups, overhead press, incline press, bench press, dip, chin-ups, rows, pulldowns, etc. Compound movements recruit more muscle mass and challenge the body to a higher degree. In the same time it takes to do 4 sets of biceps curls, I can have someone doing 4 sets of chin-ups or lat pulldowns. In the later example, the client would be recruiting MORE muscle and training their biceps. Bigger movements = more muscle = more calories burned during the session. So, I would narrow in your focus on WHO it is you want to train. Pick a niche. Could be women who just gave birth within the last 12 months who want to lose the pregnancy weight. Now you have a specific marketing message to a specific group of people. Become the expert in the niche. And train them to build muscle, become stronger, and eat to be an athlete. If you do that, the weight will come off and the transformations will be epic. Hope this helps! Cheers - Dave
Thanks, Luke. I will aim to post more content soon enough. Just busy training clients and doing my own workouts, plus I teach a certification in fascial stretching and I play in a band! Cheers - Dave
Thank you so much for this... So helpful! I've just started as a personal trainer and this has been ridiculously helpful to me. Thank you, God bless you bro!
Thanks for the awesome comment Andrew! Glad you got some value from my video. Be sure to check out my other videos, lots of good insight for new trainers. Cheers bro - Dave
Thanks for the good info! 👊🏽 How many sets/reps/rest time would you say a client should do for the 5 quadrant sessions? Especially if you only have an hour with them 🤔
Check out the info in the description it's all there. 3-4 sets, 8-12 reps is the sweet spot. I'd suggest pairing exercises together as well. A1: KB Deadlift A2: DB Incline Bench Press B1: Walking Lunges B2: Lat Pulldown C1: Seated Cable Row C2: DB OH Press Something like that. If you don't have that much time, just do the A and B series. Cheers!
I am currently creating a course on this. It's a bit complex for me to explain in a comment. But I do a separate assessment session, for which I charge the client my hourly rate. I do the following assessments: - Body Comp - Before Photo - Posture Screen - Functional Movement Screen - Bodyweight Strength Test - Heart Rate Max/Heart Rate Recovery Test - Nutrition Analysis
Saeid thank you for the comment. Glad you enjoyed the video. Be sure to watch the other vids on my channel; lots of good info for trainers. All the best - Dave
@@DaveMacLeanPT thanks men i started taking ur advice strategy last sunday got five new clients week not over yet had t lower my rate but its ok tomorrow got a new guy for free session thanks again ur fatastic
Glad it was helpful! Main thing is to keep it simple with clients, focus on the big compound movements that drive epic results in strength and body composition. Cheers - Dave
For sure on the basics! It’s easier for the clients to be consistent when they’re not confused on what the hell they were supposed to be doing on their own lol.
Yep! Squat, front squat, deadlift, lunge, OH press, incline press, bench press, dip, chin-up, rows, some isolation work for structural balance, some metabolic conditioning and you're good to go. Cheers - Dave
Aside from training some core movements such a a pre-stretch ball crunch or an advanced bird-dog, I find the BOSU ball completely useless. Most people need MORE stability in order to develop the basics of exercise technqiues, not less. The BOSU comprises stability at a cost that most people cannot afford.
@@DaveMacLeanPT yeah true, I feel like I only ever used it seriously for dance or circus. It really isn't that helpful in a gym 😂 its great for training balance tricks Like for dance you can use it to train your balance for advanced turns, handbalancing, ballet feet positions, leg extensions, and to stabilize the foot on "demipointe" for gymnasts/dancers/ yoga nuts, but its only good for those very specific situations lol. At a certain point, its the best way to challenge and improve an advanced performers' balance. Like once you dance en pointe, the floor just doesn't cut it anymore 😂
Brian, it's normal to be nervous when you step into something new. That's the universe telling you that you're doing the right thing - getting outside of your comfort zone is where the growth happens! As I said in the video, the most important thing my personal trainer taught me was "for most people, most of the time, the basics are more than enough". Squat, deadlift, lunge, step-up, leg curl, overhead press, incline press, bench press, dip, chin-up, row, pull-down. That's what you need in your toolbox to be a great trainer and help people get results. All the best on your journey, and be sure to check out my other videos for personal trainers. Cheers - Dave
Let me tell ya..I'm so overwhelmed with the amount of info out there and different credible sources counteracting each other..I just want to help ppl the right way withough all the flashy stuff and all the dumb selling
@@DaveMacLeanPT I'm just going to learn as I go haha. I was referring to all the different info out there and some people saying things are wrong while other sweer by it..like rep and set counts and other things. I know alot of people donit for the money..but I actually want to help people out..and I'm not a big sales person..just not my thing
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I love that you talk about the basics. As someone who learned fitness in prison, and while there helped others get fit...
I can personally attest to this.
Simply "mastering" the fundamentals/basics will get you in amazing shape... just via the journey of learning the mechanics and form without even worrying about "how much weight youre putting up"
Thank you so much for the Fundamentals that are mostly fast forgotten !
You're welcome. Indeed, the fundamentals are everything.
Good looking, just got my issa certification for personal training.
ISSA is a great cert! Cheers - Dave
Completely agree with you, I’m a certified trainer, the basics are the essential building blocks of a great program.
Absolutely! Have to get strong at the basics first and then incorporate isolation/remedial exercises for structural balance and aesthetics.
Cheers - Dave
I am just finishing up my NASM-CPT and excited about breaking into this world. You are providing some great information. Mad respect and gratitude to you sir!
Gamble Gamble thanks a lot! NASM is a great course. Respect to you for going after your dreams and best of luck in the industry.
How has your journey been?
For someone who has already spent hours with information overload watching videos about programing, assessment, and hours panicking over every workout this video was invaluable. Thank you so much for this.
Hey Lindsey thanks for the awesome comment! I'm glad you got some value from the video. Would love your sub on my channel!
Programming is actually quite simple and basic if you believe in getting clients stronger through compound, multi-joint movements. Building muscle and gaining strength should be what's pursued in the gym for most gen. pop clients. Fat loss will come with nutrition and good lifestyle habits.
If you're interested in programming, I can't recommend enough the 'Program Design - Online' course by KILO Strength Society. I'ver taken all of their online-version certifications and they've made me into a beast of a trainer.
Their head coach Stephane Cazeault is one of the top strength coaches on the planet right now. He was the former head of education at the Poliquin group. I'll post the link below and you can use discount code 'DMC10' to save 10%.
Their course was the best $300 I've ever spent. It totally changed how I program and structure client workouts.
KIL Strength Society Online 'Program Design': learn.kilostrengthsociety.com/courses/program-design-strategies?ref=1c900d
Use code 'DMC10' to save 10%
Cheers - Dave
I just got my internship confirmed for 8 weeks, and your video helps! I always need to remember, KEEP IT SIMPLE. Focus on basics. I wrote down your 5 quadrants so I keep it in mind to get fast results. Thanks so much!!!
My first personal trainer told "for most people, most of the time, the basics are more than enough". Use the 5Q principle when training clients and when showing what a PT program looks like when doing a consult. You got this. Cheers - Dave
Thank you for this! It was very helpful! My very first client I remember just training him using OPT model having him do balance and stability training and I lost him as a client because it was too simple he wanted to see more results. Thank you for this video, being a new trainer I feel like I’m just under qualified and get worried especially when I pick up new clients. Thank you for reminding me that the basics work.
Wow good story, thanks for sharing. I've also lost clients in the past from doing things wrong or trying to overcomplicate fitness. These more advanced modalities of training can have a place in a program, but they shouldn't replace the basics and a strong foundation.
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Thank you somebody who kept it short an simple an also didn’t make it difficult to understand
But I do have a question so basically your just hitting push, pull , press ?
Upper body: push, pull (horizontal or vertical) and press (overhead).
Lower Body: Squat/split squat/lunge, and hip hinge movements.
Example Workout:
A1 - DB Goblet Squat
A2 - Standing BB/DB OH Press
*A-series movements are your main compound lifts typically done with barbells or bodyweight (chin-ups/drips/pushups) but can be done with other training implements.
B1 - DB Walking Lunges
B2 - DB Flat Bench Press
*B-series movements are your functional hypertrophy movements used for building muscle, structural balance and to compliment the A-series.
C1 - Lat Pull-down
C2 - Leg curl/glute bridges
C3 - Cable Rows
*C-series movements are typically your isolation/remedial exercises or your postural exercises, usually done with cables or dumbbells.
D1 - 3 sets of planks (60s, 45s, 30s)
D-series movements are your core movements or finishers (circuits)
That workout has hit every muscle group, every joint-system, and it will build muscle and get clients strong. Super basic. Cheers - Dave
This is so refreshing to watch - I literally just did a masterlist of exercises in those main movement patterns so I'm glad I'm on the right track! Thanks for the great advice.
Glad it was helpful! You're definitely on the right track for sure. Utilize big, compound movements as the core of your training programs with clients, and then add in the assistance and remedial exercises once the main lifts have been trained. Bigger movements = more muscle = more results!
If you're interested in taking things to the next level with your training and your coaching, I'd recommend getting certified in the 'Online Program Design' course by KILO Strength Society. It's probably the best course I've ever taken and it totally changed how I trained my clients, and myself.
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All the best - Dave
Thank you! I’ve been certified for a year with NASM and I start training at a local gym next week. I appreciate you for this video
You're welcome! Be sure to check out my other videos on personal trainer tips. Good luck with the new job at the gym!
How was it are you still doing it
@Niique’s Sntch’D How is going so far as a PT?
Thank you! I’ll keep these thoughts in mind when I get hired. 👍🏼🙏
I needed this info bro! Blessings to you!!
Awesome man! Put it to good use!
Super helpful advice! I'm currently scheduling my exam for my NASM-CPT and super excited to get started I've been working for planet fitness for about 7-8 months behind desk and finally landed a full time trainer roll.ive been in the position for about a week and absolutely terrified. But extremely ready to help out and be the best I can be!this gave me confidence
Thanks for the comment! Yes you'll be terrified but you just gotta push through it and remember that you're in the business of helping others achieve results. Don't let your fears and insecurities stand in the way of someone else achieving their goals. You only need to be 1-2 steps ahead of the person you're coaching in order for them to perceive you as an expert. Don't think you have to know it all. You don't, and I certainly didn't when I started out (nor do I now). Keep pushing! Cheers - Dave
If you would like a tip when it comes to Personal Training (especially if you ever develop your own business), instead of selling personal training, focus on selling results or transformations. Focus on a specific audience and solve a specific problem. Hope this helps and any questions ask away.
how does this only have 8000 views? this is a goldmine!
Thx man! It's slowly getting more visibility and the channel is growing! Would appreciate your support any way you see fit. Wish you success with your endeavors. Cheers - Dave
This is a goldmine of info. Nothing fancy. Just good ole solid basics. And a very practical and simple way to create programs for clients! Thank you, man!
Thanks for your comment! Always remember, for most people, most of the time, the basics are more than enough. Squat, front, deadlift, overhead press, incline press, bench press, dip, chin up, rows, lunges, hip thrust, biceps/triceps, scap retractors work, rotator cuff work, core strength... I think I just named everything that I train and I've been lifting for 20 years. Why's it any different for a beginner? It's not! Cheers - Dave
Okay so question. What do you do/day to clients who don't want to work on the basics. I have a client who wants to box and spar, but she has a back problem and poor core stability.
I really want her to stick to a core stability/endurance program to support her back for 3-4 weeks but she doesn't want to. I'll change things up so that she's working the same skills/muscles but in a more intense way, but the lack of consistency is hard. How do I convince her Dave ?
She needs to be doing rows and weighted hip bridges but she wants to do box jumps. She is working with a second trainer and she wants us changing routines every week or so
this was so helpful and easy to understand! so basic and informative
There's power in simplicity! Thanks for the comment. Be sure to check out my private FB group for trainers - 'PT Nation'. Cheers - Dave
Main thing is you MUST be in shape
I agree. Practicing what you preach is super important. I don't take anyone seriously who says they are a personal trainer and does not look the part.
Love the information bro! Super informative! Just got a job as a personal trainer at Gold’s gym and it’s been good 👍🏼
Awesome job! Gold's is a great place to start out. Prospect the floor, be of value to others, aim to meet 5 new people each day. You'll get there! Be sure to check out the FB group I have for trainers as well: 'PT Nation'. Cheers - Dave
Wow man amazing video. Helped me greatly. 👍🏼
Glad it helped! Join my FB Group for trainers 'PT Nation'. All the best - Dave
Squat, Hinge, Push, Pull, Press, Carry
Nick, my man! You got it bro. Down to the essentials. Keep it basic, don't confuse people, and train your clients hard. Appreciate the comment man. Cheers - Dave
Do you think it's feasible to do personal training part time only on the weekends? I don't have the time in the week because of my own job, but Saturday and Sunday is completely free for me. I do hot the gym most days in the week and weekend though, but I feel like I'd find it difficult to get any clients when I can only do the weekend
You could start with Saturdays and pack up a schedule as best as you could. I'd aim to get clients back to back from 8am-2pm. You could then write programs for your clients to follow the other days of the week and get them to track in an app like TrainHeroic or TrueCoach.
We all have to start somewhere. I would say once you have the confidence that you can make PT a career and once you have clients on the weekends, start to see how you can scale back at your full-time job.
Make sure to watch this video where I talk about how to start personal training part-time: ruclips.net/video/pD_BMoCP214/видео.html
Great advice for new trainers. I'm starting a cert 3 in fitness in Sept and can't wait to make a career out of fitness. It's always so hard seeing new people at the gym destroying themselves with too much weight and no technique. Thanks for the advice and will enjoy your videos on my journey!
You got it Gerard! I can already tell you'll be a successful PT given that observation. All the best to you man on your journey and be sure to check out my other videos on the channel. Cheers - Dave
Your videos are really helpful and I like that you cut through the bullshit and get straight to the point. Appreciate you making these bro
Bennett thanks so much man! Means a lot getting comments like yours. Glad you got some value from my videos. Cheers - Dave
Nice tips bro thanks from the uk
Thanks for the comment Tom! Join my private FB group "PT Nation" for more info!
Cheers - Dave
Damn this vid deserves millions of views.Thanks!
Hoping to get there one day! Thanks for your comment. Wish you success - Dave
Such useful and straightforward advice, I appreciate this so much, wishing you the best!
Thanks for the comment! Glad you got some value from the video. Be sure to check out my other videos for personal trainers. Cheers - Dave
Thank you for the information! Very helpful and informative for a new trainer got my Cert thru NASM
Congrats on the new cert. NASM is a great organization. Glad you enjoyed the video. Be sure to subscribe as I have some killer content coming out soon. Cheers - Dave
Would it be best to upfront about the reason you're doing when hiring a personal trainer to mentor you?
Sure. I’d totally be cool if a new trainer contacted me to do sessions for the purpose of gaining skill and experience. I’d obviously expect them to pay for those sessions, but I think it’s a great way for younger trainers to accelerate their learning curve, and for experienced trainers to mentor and give back to the industry. Yes, be upfront about it. Good luck!
Not even half way through the video and this is so helpful! thank you so much for sharing!
Thanks for the comment Brigitte! I'm happy you got some tips out of the video. All the best!
How many sets and reps for each exercise in the quadrant? Also how many exercises for each quadrant?
4 sets of 8-12 reps. 1 exercise per each quadrant. The main thing is to hit all 5 Q's in a workout. Upper push, pull, press. Lower hip hinge, knee extension. Keep in mind this is super basic and for NEW trainees, however, this is also super effective and will get results fast. Once a client can comfortably move through 5 exercises at 4 sets (20 total sets in the workout), you could add in more exercises for quadrants, for example, 2 types of pulls (1 vertical, 1 horizontal) or do more lower-body work (glute focus for female clients). This style of training should only last 4-8 weeks depending on the client and frequency of training. After that, you'd want to add more exercises, and perhaps section off into upper/lower days, or keep full body but have more total sets and more exercises, such as adding in isolation movements (arms, lateral raises. glute work, knee flexion, etc.).
Thank you Dave. I really appreciate you taking the time to break that down. Have a great day
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Thank you! This is great advice. I am a new certified trainer and I have been looking for this kind of advice to help me be a better trainer. Subscribed 💪🏼
Hi, Joel - thanks a lot for your comment and your sub! Appreciate you looking for advice on how to get better at your craft, I have another great video that you'll probably like to watch, check it out here: ruclips.net/video/b77z9zVrggQ/видео.html Cheers - Dave
I love this video. Full of great information. Thank you so much! I have a client who is a Hockey player who wants to build strength and more muscle in his arms and legs. Would it be okay if I am doing a PPL (Push, Pull, Legs) instead of a full body those days for him? or would you suggest the 5 quadrants? I am meeting him 3x a week (M,T.TH) Thank you!!
4 sessions/week for strength, 1 for conditioning.
2 upper, 2 lower, prioritize strength as the skill to build. Focus on weak links and imbalances. Likely would be upper body strength and groin/hip mobility and stability. Hockey players usually get injured the most in the groin.
Join my private FB group "PT Nation" for more info!
Cheers - Dave
Thank you so much!
Love your videos and advice, ive just watched your other video im a PT but have moved away travelling but will soon be heading home again and back to doing PT work which im so excited about. But I was nervous about starting back up but im so excited to start again. your advice is so helpful thankyou
Hetti thanks for the comment. When you get back into working as a PT make sure to go to a busy place! Get visible, learn to prospect the gym floor, offer a free session or consult in exchange for people answering a quick survey. Collect name, email, cell #, ask about fitness goals, injuries, etc. create a system for doing consult/assessments/free session and then sell, sell, sell. You got this!
Love the video but I do have a question. If the clients balance, stabilization, flexibility and coordination capabilities are subpar wouldn’t it be ideal to put them through a stabilization phase of training? For example having them do a stability ball wall squat to practice proper squat mechanics while possibly adding in a curl to press to the movement to work more muscle groups. Also what about incorporating the bosu ball when working on their balance? I definitely love that you preach the main compound lifts! I’m just a new NASM certified trainer and they preach hardcore about the stabilization phase which is why I’m asking.
This is a fair question. I'll do my best to answer it.
Short answer: 'strength training' with a priority focus on compound movements builds full-body strength, burns fat, promotes hypertrophy, improves flexibility and coordination, and greatly increases whole-body joint stability. Strength is the mother quality.
Especially for 'gen-pop' clients that are new to the gym with a training age of fewer than 2 years, building the skill of strength will improve all areas of health and fitness.
Long answer: For most people, most of the time, the basics are more than enough.
What are the basics of strength training?
Squats
Hip-hinge movements
Lunge/split stance movements
Vertical push
Horizontal push
Vertical pull
Horizontal pull
Loaded carries
Full body, integration-based movements done with correct form and heavy loading (relative to the client) will force mobility (full range of motion), stability (keeping correct form and posture under load), core stability (not buckling under load), and strength gains as a direct result.
Most people have the goal when hiring a PT to lose weight, build muscle, and get stronger (stronger for a sport, to rehab an injury, to play with their kids, etc).
I think if it like this:
1. My job as a trainer is to get results for my clients. I’m not their friend. I’m their coach.
2. If I only have an hour with this person, 2 or 3 times a week, how can I most maximize the training to produce results?
Compound movements, done in full-body sessions (at least for gen pop clients that are new to strength training) have the most impact in the same amount of time.
If I do squats, lat pulldowns, bench press, rows, lunges, and some planks, what muscle groups did I train?
Answer: all of them.
New clients need to see results quickly so they will stay motivated and remain compliant with the coach and to the program.
They need to practice the basics of strength training (compound lifts) to a higher frequency so they can build up their skillset and proficiency in the gym.
And they need more intensity in their training sessions to quickly get the results they want and are paying for.
In the case of the swiss ball squat you mentioned, the problem is that using the ball against the will negate certain elements of proper squat technique, mainly ankle dorsiflexion, as the client will not have to push their knees forward in order to hit a decent squat depth, as they'll be able to lean back into the ball. This method of squatting also does not allow for the torso angle to adjust forward as the hips flex.
The leaning back into the ball against a wall during a squat actually requires LESS stability and demands LESS core musculature to be present, as the client now has a band-aid for the poor squat (the ball). They can counterbalance their weight into the wall.
Instead, give clients a reference point to start for depth, say a bench set just around parallel, or as deep that the client can handle without them going into any lumbar flexion when they squat.
Have them squat down to that depth keeping tension in their body, not resting on the bench and going soft, and then standing back up. If they are lacking ankle dorsiflexion, raise their heels up with a pair of 5 lbs. plates. Get them training a squat with a band around their knees, to properly teach them how to abduct the femur slightly by using their glutes during the movement.
When it comes time to load the squat, I always recommend front-loading the pattern first by using a goblet squat with a DB held vertically. I never take clients into the squat rack with the barbell until at least 4-6 weeks of consistent training with me.
Front-loaded squats demand a huge amount of core stabilization. The purpose of the core musculature is first to keep the spine erect. If those muscles don't work during a goblet squat, guess what? You fall forwards.
Front-loading the squat puts a very nice emphasis on the core because the weight (DB) is forward sitting in front of the client's center of mass. Look up leverage and moment arms from physics class, you'll get a better understanding.
I don't mind using a swiss ball with more advanced clients who already have good mechanics in place and who can understand how to resist rotation and keep a solid bracing in the abs and a stable spine.
For example, with some of my spine rehabilitation clients who have been cleared from their injury and who are no longer experiencing pain triggers, as a progression to a plank I will sometimes use a slow and controlled 'stir the pot' movement with the swiss ball. But this is seldom.
The instability of the ball is usually too much for clients, and I prefer to have my clients practice with as perfect form as possible on stable surfaces first, before throwing a challenge at them with an unstable surface if they lack the mechanics and base level of fitness, strength and stability required to do the movement correct in the first place.
I also never combine two movements into one, such as the case of the curl to press as you mentioned. Why? Because I've found that clients won't perform either exercise properly or the loading of one of the two exercises lacks intensity (the press) to actually get a good strength response from.
Bottom line - compound movements performed with correct form and intense loading (relevant to the client) will elicit a high strength response, demand core stabilization (front squats, deadlifts, etc.) in order to maintain the correct postures, and will dynamically force flexibility through working to achieve a larger range-of-motion over time.
For more info you can check out this post by the late Charles Poliquin, considered by many to be the most successful strength coach on the planet prior to his passion in 2018:
www.t-nation.com/training/question-of-strength-34/
Cheers - Dave
@@DaveMacLeanPT thanks so much my friend! That was very informative and helped me a lot. I’ll make sure to do more research on the topic but you definitely pointed me in the right direction! I just got to caught up in the certification curriculum. I’m in my second day of training and needless to say the trainer that I’ve been shadowing has not been helpful at all. She just kills her beginner clients with machines to the point where they’re having muscle spasms. The sad part is that the clients feel like they’re getting a great workout in because of how sore they are from the training.
One last question, do you have any books that you personally recommend for program design?
@@strengthwithaesthetics482 by far the best course on program I've taken is the one by KILO Strength Society.
Their head coach Stephane Cazeault is probably the best at program design and periodization in the world right now for strength and following an undulating periodization system. He was formerly the head of education at the Poliquin group before starting KILO.
I'll post the link to the course here: learn.kilostrengthsociety.com/courses/program-design-strategies?ref=1c900d
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Bro this was super valuable. Thank you 🙏🏼 Appreciate you.
Mr. Shark 4 Life you’re welcome! Glad you got some value from this video. Keep strong - Dave
great pieces of advice man
Thank you! All the best - Dave
So for a client that’s quite new you would just do a full body workout and use compound movement from each quadrant. No need for isolation exercises after I’m guessing as that would take up enough time? Thanks for your great advice
My personal trainer that I hired back in 2009, Pedja Stojnic, taught me one of the most valuable lessons any personal trainer can learn:
“For most people, most of the time, the basics are more than enough”.
What are the basics of strength training?
Squat
Hip Hinge
Lunge/Split stance
Vertical push
Horizontal push
Vertical pull
Horizontal pull
Most people have the goal when hiring a PT to lose weight, build muscle, and get stronger (stronger for a sport, to rehab an injury, to play with their kids, etc).
I think if it like this:
1. My job as a trainer is to get results for my clients. I’m not their friend. I’m their coach.
2. If I only have an hour with this person, 2 or 3 times a week, how can I most maximize the training to produce results?
Compound movements, done in full body sessions (at least for gen pop clients that are new to strength training) have the most impact in the same amount of time.
If I do squats, lat pulldowns, bench press, rows, lunges and some planks, what muscle groups did I train?
Answer: all of them.
New clients need to see results quickly so they will stay motivated and remain compliant to the coach and to the program.
They need to practice the basics of strength training (compound lifts) to a higher frequency so they can build up their skill set and proficiency in the gym.
And they need more intensity in their training sessions to quickly get the results they want and are paying for.
Isolation work definitely has a place. It can either be used as a warmup for remedial purposes if someone has an injury, say a rotator cuff tear. You could start a session out giving some attention to that weak link.
Or you could end a session with some arm training or rear delt work or glute specific work. Go for the pump and just blast it out.
But the bulk of a good strength training program that’s designed for average clients who want typical results (fat loss, muscle gain) should focus on compound movements/multi joint exercises as the priority of work done in the session.
I would give clients 1 or 2 solo sessions to do on their own, which could certainly have more isolation work in it. Stuff that they would like and can handle.
Remember, a good coach gets results. That’s what clients pay for. Don’t be a friend, be a coach.
@@DaveMacLeanPT thank you so much! And the rep ranges you would use would depend on their goals like strength, building or weight loss or do you have a go to rep range you use mainly? Thanks
Rep ranges I use for new trainees are usually as follows:
12-15 reps for 4 weeks
10-12 reps for 4 weeks
8-10 reps for 4 weeks
This would be appropriate for a client with fat loss goals as a main priority.
For clients who are a little more advanced and who’s main goals are hypertrophy, I would use an undulating Periodization approach, alternating between accumulation cycles (volume) and intensification cycles (strength).
Would look something like this:
ACC 1 (3 weeks) 12 reps
INT 1 (3 weeks) 8 reps
ACC 2 (3 weeks) 10-12 reps
INT 2 (3 weeks) 5-7 reps
@@DaveMacLeanPT So after those 12 weeks you would just go back to the first phase and repeat again depending on the client etc. Would you normally use the same program for 12 weeks or would you change it more frequently for a fat lose program or hypertrophy? Thanks
@@kianahyaee1235 I'd say worry about that when the time comes!
Amazing video, very helpful. I am actually starting out as an online Fitness coach and wondered if this still applies to online assessments and coaching. As with the pandemic Personal training in the gym may not be as normal but nonetheless still an option. I chose to go online due to travelling freedom and working abroad. What would you advise in a few short bullet points how i can plan online programs for new clients? Similar to this or different? Look forward to hearing from you Dave :)
Hi Yasmin. I've actually never done any online training. I've always been a proponent of personal training actually occurring in person, with one client and one coach. To me, it is the highest level of service I can offer and the top way for clients to get epic results. Now, obviously times are different given COVID and gym shutdowns, etc. So to answer your question, I would attempt to train someone online as close to how I would train them in person.
When I do an assessment session I look at total health and fitness from every angle. Without going into extreme detail, I assess the following:
- body composition
- posture
- functional movement screen
- strength test
- cardio test
- nutrition, lifestyle and habits evaluation
Given all that information, I draw up a program based on the client's goals and their current starting point. This is key, and what makes it actual 'personal' training.
You can assume most clients want similar things: lose body fat, get lean, build muscle, become stronger, increase energy levels, eat better, etc...
Well with that being said, most people will see the fastest results from focusing on strength training with barbells, dumbbells, some machines, etc., and from training to build muscle and eat to become leaner/more athletic.
The fastest way I know to get someone epic results is to drill home the basics of strength training - squats, deadlifts, lunges, hip thrusts, step-ups, overhead press, incline press, bench press, dip, chin-ups, rows, pulldowns, etc.
Compound movements recruit more muscle mass and challenge the body to a higher degree. In the same time it takes to do 4 sets of biceps curls, I can have someone doing 4 sets of chin-ups or lat pulldowns. In the later example, the client would be recruiting MORE muscle and training their biceps.
Bigger movements = more muscle = more calories burned during the session.
So, I would narrow in your focus on WHO it is you want to train. Pick a niche. Could be women who just gave birth within the last 12 months who want to lose the pregnancy weight. Now you have a specific marketing message to a specific group of people. Become the expert in the niche. And train them to build muscle, become stronger, and eat to be an athlete. If you do that, the weight will come off and the transformations will be epic. Hope this helps!
Cheers - Dave
Great video man! Thank you. Why aren't you posting onto youtube anymore :O
Thanks, Luke. I will aim to post more content soon enough. Just busy training clients and doing my own workouts, plus I teach a certification in fascial stretching and I play in a band! Cheers - Dave
Thanks bro.. appreciate the info in the description as well
Appreciate you reading the description and dropping me a comment! Cheers - Dave
@@DaveMacLeanPT no doubt.. and I subbed 💯💪🏾
@@dasun13 respect! I'm dropping another video in a few days. Should be good to help out more trainers on their path. All the best!
Thank you so much for this... So helpful! I've just started as a personal trainer and this has been ridiculously helpful to me. Thank you, God bless you bro!
Thanks for the awesome comment Andrew! Glad you got some value from my video. Be sure to check out my other videos, lots of good insight for new trainers. Cheers bro - Dave
Simple and to the point 😏Great advice Dave because it sure was needed 💪🏾
Thank you Irvin! All the best you. Cheers - Dave
bro this was very informative....been looking for a video like this for some time
Awesome my dude! Thank you for the comment. Be sure to check out my other videos! Cheers - Dave
Very helpful!! Thank you!
You're welcome Ally. Cheers - Dave
Thank you! Awesome information! 👐
Fitnessfreak - You're welcome. Put it to use!
Thanks for the good info! 👊🏽 How many sets/reps/rest time would you say a client should do for the 5 quadrant sessions? Especially if you only have an hour with them 🤔
Check out the info in the description it's all there. 3-4 sets, 8-12 reps is the sweet spot. I'd suggest pairing exercises together as well.
A1: KB Deadlift
A2: DB Incline Bench Press
B1: Walking Lunges
B2: Lat Pulldown
C1: Seated Cable Row
C2: DB OH Press
Something like that. If you don't have that much time, just do the A and B series. Cheers!
Your videos are excellent! Thank you for your honestly and transparency in all of them!
You're welcome Janet! Thx for leaving me a comment.
amazing video, great advice!! , thanks Dave
Hey Tom thanks for the comment. Glad you enjoyed my video! Cheers - Dave
Great video lots of useful advice!
But I do have to add I don’t think by definition you can have 5 “quadrants”... QUAD(4)rants
I figured this out after I posted the video. I now call it the 5 zones. haha
Very helpful video -- thanks for taking the time to go through this.
You're quite welcome! Thanks for taking the time to watch my content. All the best - Dave
Solid information brother 🙏🙏
Thx bro. Appreciate the comment! 👊
Thank you! Extremely valuable information!
You're very welcome! Thank you for the great comment. Cheers - Dave
New to personal trainer what will be a great way to do an assessment on clients before I work them out ?
I am currently creating a course on this. It's a bit complex for me to explain in a comment. But I do a separate assessment session, for which I charge the client my hourly rate. I do the following assessments:
- Body Comp
- Before Photo
- Posture Screen
- Functional Movement Screen
- Bodyweight Strength Test
- Heart Rate Max/Heart Rate Recovery Test
- Nutrition Analysis
This is great man!!!
Hell yea! Thanks a lot - Dave
Thank you so so much for this! Trully helpful a lot. Love the way how you explain things!
Thanks for the nice comment! It's appreciated. Cheers - Dave
very good advice bro
Saeid thank you for the comment. Glad you enjoyed the video. Be sure to watch the other vids on my channel; lots of good info for trainers. All the best - Dave
@@DaveMacLeanPT thanks men i started taking ur advice strategy last sunday got five new clients week not over yet had t lower my rate but its ok tomorrow got a new guy for free session thanks again ur fatastic
Great content bro! thanks for sharing
You're welcome. Thx for the comment! - Dave
Solid advice, thank you ☺️
Super welcome! Thanks for checking out my content and dropping me a line. Cheers - Dave
I appreciate this video
I appreciate your comment, Denny. Cheers - Dave
Thanks a lot for this info I needed this. Much love!
Glad it was helpful! Main thing is to keep it simple with clients, focus on the big compound movements that drive epic results in strength and body composition. Cheers - Dave
For sure on the basics! It’s easier for the clients to be consistent when they’re not confused on what the hell they were supposed to be doing on their own lol.
Yep! Squat, front squat, deadlift, lunge, OH press, incline press, bench press, dip, chin-up, rows, some isolation work for structural balance, some metabolic conditioning and you're good to go. Cheers - Dave
This guy: best thing to do with a bosu ball is leave it in the corner
Me who is a professional dancer and now trains people: *sweats nervously* 👀👀
Aside from training some core movements such a a pre-stretch ball crunch or an advanced bird-dog, I find the BOSU ball completely useless. Most people need MORE stability in order to develop the basics of exercise technqiues, not less. The BOSU comprises stability at a cost that most people cannot afford.
@@DaveMacLeanPT yeah true, I feel like I only ever used it seriously for dance or circus. It really isn't that helpful in a gym 😂 its great for training balance tricks
Like for dance you can use it to train your balance for advanced turns, handbalancing, ballet feet positions, leg extensions, and to stabilize the foot on "demipointe" for gymnasts/dancers/ yoga nuts, but its only good for those very specific situations lol. At a certain point, its the best way to challenge and improve an advanced performers' balance. Like once you dance en pointe, the floor just doesn't cut it anymore 😂
Thanks you! I'm a bit nervous but I think keeping it simple and clean will def help
Brian, it's normal to be nervous when you step into something new. That's the universe telling you that you're doing the right thing - getting outside of your comfort zone is where the growth happens! As I said in the video, the most important thing my personal trainer taught me was "for most people, most of the time, the basics are more than enough".
Squat, deadlift, lunge, step-up, leg curl, overhead press, incline press, bench press, dip, chin-up, row, pull-down. That's what you need in your toolbox to be a great trainer and help people get results. All the best on your journey, and be sure to check out my other videos for personal trainers. Cheers - Dave
Let me tell ya..I'm so overwhelmed with the amount of info out there and different credible sources counteracting each other..I just want to help ppl the right way withough all the flashy stuff and all the dumb selling
Not sure I understand your comment. What has you so overwhelmed? What are you referring to when you say "all the flashy stuff and dumb selling"?
@@DaveMacLeanPT I'm just going to learn as I go haha. I was referring to all the different info out there and some people saying things are wrong while other sweer by it..like rep and set counts and other things. I know alot of people donit for the money..but I actually want to help people out..and I'm not a big sales person..just not my thing
Handsome 😍
Thank you!
Much help, thanks for the info!
Get it bro!
Solid advice, thanks!
Solid comment! Cheers - Dave