21/08/2025
A good coach knows the exercise.
A great coach knows how to communicate it clearly.
Cueing isn’t just about shouting “chest up” or “drive through the heels.” It’s about finding the right words, timing, and style that click with that client in that moment.
👉 Types of cues to keep in your toolkit:
✅ Internal cues – Focus on the body (“brace your core”, “squeeze your glutes”).
✅ External cues – Focus on the outcome/environment (“push the floor away”, “drive the bar to the ceiling”).
✅ Visual cues – Demonstrations or showing the position with your own body.
✅ Tactile cues – With permission, guiding the client physically into the correct position.
💡 Pro tip: If one cue doesn’t land — don’t just repeat it louder. Switch your approach until it makes sense for the client.
The best coaches aren’t the ones with the fanciest programmes — they’re the ones who can make complex movements simple, and help clients feel successful every rep of the way.