Elements of Training

Elements of Training We offer personal training and online coaching/training for anyone seeking support and guidance with their fitness/health based needs.

For private training, we currently service Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, Hollywood. Check us out at www.elementsoftraining.com

04/10/2015

Incorporating single leg work has many benefits for athletes in sport, powerlifters, bodybuilders. Can't think of anyone who won't benefit from single leg work. As kids we used to jump or hop one leg all the time. Keep this movement simple and let your brain handle the proper mechanics

04/08/2015

One of the true 'core' exercises- Pallof press. Can be done with a band hooked to a bar, or with a partner holding one end.

Setup- start kneeling butt to heels. Initiate with a hip thrust until you get to tall-kneeling position

Execute- press band out in front of you resisting any rotation. A progression would be lifting above head resisting extension in lumbar spine

04/06/2015

T-spine mobility drill I include in my daily warm ups.

03/19/2015

This, this here is an exercise you'll see performed multiple diff ways. The most beneficial way for me has been how Eric Cressey teaches is- by targeting upward rotation of the scapula.

setup- start with body straight, bar to the side of your arm, with ~30 degrees of daylight between arm and side of body

Execute- rather than pushing straight up, let your path be similar to half a circle, meaning going out and up. Let your body follow your arms throughout the movement.

Tip- be careful of rib-flare. Keep stomach tight and pulled down, butt squeezed

03/13/2015

Eot has come a long way, his front squats looking super impressive! More of his progress to come

03/11/2015

Anti-extension/core exercise. This is another variation to the ab wheel for roll outs. Can be done standing or kneeling.

Setup- From head to toe, keep body rigid. Start with arms under shoulders

Execute- Let your body sink towards the ground with movement occurring only from your arms.

Tips- keep butt squeezed at all times! This avoids excess pressure on lumbar spine. The purpose of this exercise is to resist arching of in your lower back- keep tight! To progress, simply lower the straps

03/06/2015

Hip thrust progressions for the hips/butt
Setup- Feet relatively perpendicular to the ground.
Execute- keep a neutral spine and lift butt up to ceiling.
Tips- always master simplest form before progressing. Once you do both legs, try single leg, then eventually add some additional load

Daily thought- If you're just starting out on any program and give it a shot for a week or two, but get nothing in retur...
03/04/2015

Daily thought- If you're just starting out on any program and give it a shot for a week or two, but get nothing in return- don't quit. Putting in work and effort will always be needed before getting results. Hard work comes first

Daily thought- Progress is in many different forms. Keep your eyes open
03/03/2015

Daily thought- Progress is in many different forms. Keep your eyes open

03/03/2015

Try this mobility drill before you next workout. Has many benefits including patterning and T-spine mobilization.
--Start by 'pulling' yourself into a squat keeping arms inside knees. Once at the bottom, lift one arm up, start to rotate, and follow your hand with your eyes. Notice how I use my opposite arm to keep me knee pushed open while rotating. Try 3-5 on both sides. And make sure to breathe! --

Daily thought- Including fiber in your diet will take care of you in the long run
02/28/2015

Daily thought- Including fiber in your diet will take care of you in the long run

Address

117 W Bellevue
Pasadena, CA
91105

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 10pm
Tuesday 7am - 10pm
Wednesday 7am - 10pm
Thursday 7am - 10pm
Friday 7am - 10pm
Saturday 8am - 2pm
Sunday 8am - 2pm

Telephone

(626) 394-1152

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Elements of Training posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The School

Send a message to Elements of Training:

Shortcuts

Share

Category