Posted: 2/26/2013 5:42:15 PM EDT
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Hey all,
I am looking for a trainer. I have never needed/wanted one before. I am an active person with an active life style/job. I am looking for someone to show me the proper techniques for dead lifts/squats/bench and anything else would be a plus. Just by reading tips on here ref eating and lifting I have make great gains but I need more. I dont want to hurt myself and want to learn the proper way of how to lift. I can watch videos all day but I learn best by being show/getting yelled at. I want someone who know what they are doing and can teach the same. What qualifications/ titles/etc should I look for? I dont mind paying good $$$ and would not mind joining a gym for the instruction as long as its gonna benefit me and my health. I love the circuit training/strong man type lifting and I would like the strength to be functional. I would not mind joining a mms/bbj gym and start doing that but I am not sure where to go. (eta: I have a small home gym that I work out in right now which includes free weights (up to 300#) a pull up stand/ a hanging heavy bag/ a heavy bag for the floor/ cable machine/ and a few lil other things) Thinking of adding battle ropes and a weight sled to push) I also work a rotating schedule so I would have to plan workouts around when I am off If it matters I am located in Newark De. (ETA: I also have a 375# tractor tire to do flips with and a sledge....) Thanks for any advice Lookinup |
| I think you might benefit from a local crossfit class. The ones here have certified personal trainers that work with you before you join the class to help you get the squat, deadlift, and kettlebell lifts down first. You can learn a lot at no extra cost just from the experienced guys in the class. Classes here run 100 dollars a month and that gives you 3 45 min sessions a week. |
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Quoted: I think you might benefit from a local crossfit class. The ones here have certified personal trainers that work with you before you join the class to help you get the squat, deadlift, and kettlebell lifts down first. You can learn a lot at no extra cost just from the experienced guys in the class. Classes here run 100 dollars a month and that gives you 3 45 min sessions a week. I love Crossfit. I'm a Crossfit trainer, and I work at one of the best gyms in SoCal. That being said, if you walk into a CF gym you are probably more likely to get a complete retard than a competent coach that can teach someone to squat, deadlift, or bench. |
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I think you might benefit from a local crossfit class. The ones here have certified personal trainers that work with you before you join the class to help you get the squat, deadlift, and kettlebell lifts down first. You can learn a lot at no extra cost just from the experienced guys in the class. Classes here run 100 dollars a month and that gives you 3 45 min sessions a week. I love Crossfit. I'm a Crossfit trainer, and I work at one of the best gyms in SoCal. That being said, if you walk into a CF gym you are probably more likely to get a complete retard than a competent coach that can teach someone to squat, deadlift, or bench. I was going to mention something on this. We have a friend who is a certified personal trainer of a CF gym... Let's just say I wouldn't be too confident in their advice. Education/certifications is not the end all be all. You should see similar themes in recommended approaches. |
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I think you might benefit from a local crossfit class. The ones here have certified personal trainers that work with you before you join the class to help you get the squat, deadlift, and kettlebell lifts down first. You can learn a lot at no extra cost just from the experienced guys in the class. Classes here run 100 dollars a month and that gives you 3 45 min sessions a week. I love Crossfit. I'm a Crossfit trainer, and I work at one of the best gyms in SoCal. That being said, if you walk into a CF gym you are probably more likely to get a complete retard than a competent coach that can teach someone to squat, deadlift, or bench. Church. OP- save for making a seminar, hooking up with a powerlifting gym or team is the best way to go to learn the movements properly. |