Forum: Ask a Certified Personal Trainer

My friend asked me last night if he should go all the way down when doing pull-ups. My first reaction was 'of course', but then I remembered reading...

Trying to review my in-season strength training regimen and am wondering if I would gain more quality from hypertrophic rep ranges or muscular...

I am currently unemployed again, and am thinking of getting some certification so I can try my hand at personal training or what have you. I see...

is there any explanation to the fact that when i wake up in the morning, my arms are relatively smooth and non vascular, and thru the course of the...

It seems like when I have really good pumps thats the only time my veins pop out like I like.. How do i keep that same look without the pumps.. Are...

I've been looking at ways to better target the lats and such, I'm lacking significantly in that area. I've been reading about bench shrugs, and...

Have questions about my diet.. For my 2nd meal i have MID- MORNING – I can of water tuna( drained) or clean grilled chicken breast. PROTEIN...

I'm looking for an expert opinion on exercises to build up my booty to get it as big as possible! So a little about me... I'm petite, height about...

I'm debating taking the CSCS. I seem to be branching more and more into training and conditioning athletes and enjoy it immensely... any thoughts? ...

My roommate approached me about getting back in shape and we finally got him to join my gym and we went Sunday to start up. I was hoping for you...

Just curious if anyone knows of a good site that lists local personal trainers and dietitians. It seems the ones I have found are all from big time...

I wanted to add this question to the other post but i could not so i ask here.... Abs weight or no weight and why do you as you do? Thanks

I have begun an ab workout but the problem is that my abs are so sore the next day that i really cant finish one situp.What can i do to either...

When trying to devise an Upper/Lower split should I be trying to hit my entire upper in the workout or limit it to fewer groups but do more sets and...

How often would you recommend your client take time off from dieting and exercising? What are the benefits to this?

I know a thread has already been started about this but I couldn't respond in it and need some help. Anyone who has sat for the test is it really...

2 part question 1. Is there an optimal way to breakdown muscle groups (i.e. upper/lower, chest/bis, etc.) 2. How much rest should you give...

Do muscles respond better to dumbell military press or bar military press? I guess the same could go for any exercise?

So, Ive been practicing Tae Kwon Do for about a year now. I really want to get my side kicks and round kicks higher, but I have a distinct lack of...