Personal Trainer
- Thread starter jay99
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Depends on who it is, the skill of the personal trainer, and the cost they charge you.
At my gym, there are personal trainers telling people to do tricep kickbacks. I'd avoid such personal trainers.
Personal trainers that show you bicep curls, tricep kickbacks, skull crushers, and 20 other different isolation exercises are not good personal trainers.
Not once have I seen a personal trainer at my gym show a client a squat, or a chest press, or a bench press, or a Deadlift. In fact, I'm the only person that does deadlift in my gym, it's sad I know. I'm also the only person that goes parallel on squats, everyone else does quarter squats.
Hmm... Actually I think I'm the only one that does leg work at my gym. Wow...
Anyway back to your problem.
Maybe ask bipennate (Jonathan Fass) about it, he's a personal trainer and I'm sure he'll be glad to give you tips on finding one. I read an article he wrote about finding a good one just a few weeks ago actually.
At my gym, there are personal trainers telling people to do tricep kickbacks. I'd avoid such personal trainers.
Personal trainers that show you bicep curls, tricep kickbacks, skull crushers, and 20 other different isolation exercises are not good personal trainers.
Not once have I seen a personal trainer at my gym show a client a squat, or a chest press, or a bench press, or a Deadlift. In fact, I'm the only person that does deadlift in my gym, it's sad I know. I'm also the only person that goes parallel on squats, everyone else does quarter squats.
Hmm... Actually I think I'm the only one that does leg work at my gym. Wow...
Anyway back to your problem.
Maybe ask bipennate (Jonathan Fass) about it, he's a personal trainer and I'm sure he'll be glad to give you tips on finding one. I read an article he wrote about finding a good one just a few weeks ago actually.
Are you from NJ where most guys only worry about what's above their pecker and girls are cardio bunnies?
Anyway, back to the original post, I agree with Dave. As someone who is a trainer, I'd want to talk with the trainer before hiring he/she blindly. Ask them about their credentials, their experience, etc. If you know enough, you may want to ask them something specific, like "how would you train someone who wants to...." Although this would be an opinion question, you would get a general idea how the person trains.
Or you can find that article by Jonathan....he's smarter than me and uses much bigger words.
A personal trainer is a great idea but remember to get an idea about what you want to get out of them before you start working with them.
I think a lot of poor advice and workout plans that come from PT's are the result of clients who don't know what they want. Get an idea of your goals (fat loss, strength gain etc..) and then look for a PT; don't get one and expect them to set your goals for you.
A PT can make you a routine that is effective and then take you through the lifts themselves offering advice on proper technique. This could be the best help that you ever get!
I think a lot of poor advice and workout plans that come from PT's are the result of clients who don't know what they want. Get an idea of your goals (fat loss, strength gain etc..) and then look for a PT; don't get one and expect them to set your goals for you.
A PT can make you a routine that is effective and then take you through the lifts themselves offering advice on proper technique. This could be the best help that you ever get!
Are you from NJ where most guys only worry about what's above their pecker and girls are cardio bunnies?
No, but this seems to be a recurring theme, in alot of places. Like, all around the world... Whihc I suppose I don't mind much if it means I don't normally have to wait to use the squat rack.
LOL...........