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1 year in the books; Hopefully many more to come

This is the first post I've exclusively shared with facebook in a long time and it is my goal to become more consistent with providing EVERYBODY with knowledgable content and things that make us question/re-think fitness and weight training. Phil Learney is someone I have been reading up on lately, exploring his content and seeing what motivates and drives this man to do what he does. A down to earth man, he's very simple in his delivery and gets to the point. This article ...of his outlines just one flaw in the fitness industry (literally 1000's of issues). But as you figuring out your goals and desires for yourself, think about what is being broadcasted in your direction! Think critically about what is being sold to you and if it aligns with your values. Don't go for the popular choice or the ad that says they are creating success in others left, right, and centre. If they have to tell you that they are doing great things - chances are they aren't.... Anything that you're interested in learning more on or want to see, shoot in the comments section below and I will do my best to find more content on those subjects! Happy lifting - Daniel http://www.phillearney.com/2018/03/02/six-figure-blueprint/

In my experience with training clients, I find that most of them do not know how to do a row properly. Wether it’s pulling too high on back or not allowing their arm to travel as far as it could. But once we make a few adjustments, they find that doing the row is even easier AND gives them a better contraction/workout in the Performing the row properly this we is easy and safe with non of the downside. Your scapulas are a part of the ball-and-socke...t joint in conjunction with your shoulder; Which provides the greatest range of motion of any of your bodies joints. So use it in it’s entirety and allow the lat too stretch out and contract fully. The lat muscle also has a large area span, meaning it’s meant to spread out! So spread it out. If you ever forget, remember, it’s like starting a lawn mower . . . . . . #bentoverrow #scapularstability #scapularmobility #backexercises #rowing #basicmovements #functionaltraining #executing #1on1training #anatomy #trainwithpurpose #personaltraining

Here is a video on back pain related to hamstring and glute tightness/weakness. When my clients come to me with lower back pain, this is my first concern. The hamstrings and glutes are usually neglected in day-to-day life. Desk jobs now-a-days shorten and tighten up the muscles, creating a the perfect storm for an injury or long term discomfort. First things first, stretch those puppies out! These are some common and basic hamstring/glute stretches. Th...ere are literally hundreds of stretches out there - among foam rolling, plyometrics and active release - you can do. Don’t limit yourself to just these few. The core works in conjunction with your glutes and shouldn’t be neglected either. Start out with simple exercises like the ones in the video and progress accordingly. Lastly, strengthen the legs so you don’t have to experience reoccurring pain! The deadlifts and RDL are some common exercises and big compound movements but you can also look at: - Hip Thrusters - Glute-Ham raises - Leg Curls - Pistol Squats - Lunges - Hack Squats - Glute-Ham push - Straight leg kick backs - Mule kicks - Etc... Thanks for all the support! I appreciate all of you and your dedication to this page . . . . . #yyj #vicfit #hamstringworkout #strengthandconditioningcoach #canadafitness #backpainrelief #glutesworkout #painrelief #coachinglife #lovelife

5 Steps to setting up your deadlift! This video has been done before by Untamed Strength on his YouTube page - so for full in depth look at it, be sure to check it out! We are moving quick through the video here so I’ll go a little more in depth below: Steps as follow:... 1. Lineup under the bar mid foot 2. Grab the bar (DONT MOVE THE BAR) 3. Move the shins to the bar (DONT MOVE THE BAR) 4. Push knees outward 5. Flatten back 1 - lining up mid foot is key because it is the most balanced area of the foot and sets you up to pull the bar in a straight line. This looks like your approx 1 inch away from the bar. Until pulling the bar at the end, at any time, DO NOT MOVE THE BAR. All the set up will be for not if you move the bar around. 2 - Grab the bar just outside the knees. If you grab too wide, you will lose tension in your back and pull from a weaker position. Again, DONT MOVE THE BAR. You want to be relaxed at this time, making sure everything lines up. At this stage, don’t worry about having a flat back either. 3 - Bringing your shins to the bar will lower your hips and bring the bar close to yourself. If you pull with the bar away from your shins, you will lose the ability to drive with legs and use your hips efficiently. The bar will natural want to come close to the legs anyways, so save yourself the energy and set up right! 4 - I made this one a step unlike Untamed Strength just because I believe this to be crucial when you want to get full engagement in the hamstrings and glutes. Keeping your knees over your feet will stop you from ‘knee knocking’ and creating unnecessary discomfort over the long run. 5 - Flattening the back is the most important step. This provides strength and stability in the lift, it also protects the back and takes the slack out of the bar. Stack your back as much as possible and flex your triceps at the same time, this will lock out everything. If at any point the back curves, all the other steps are useless. . #deadlifttillimdead #deadliftsfordays #deadlift #coachinglife #powerlifting See more

FULL DESCRIPTION BELOW Bosu Balls started becoming a fad in the early 1990s for stability training and increasing the intensity in certain lifts. Now we understand that there are better ways to increase mobility, flexibility and stability. Using a bosu ball makes the surface you push off of less stable causing you to use smaller stabilizer muscles to control the direction of the lift. This leaves A LOT OF ROOM FOR ERROR and potential major injuries.... You want a solid surface to push off of. To increase the intensity add weight or time under tension. To increase stability, work in a lateral or dorsal/ventral plane. Single arm and leg work will also strengthen stabilizers. Hope this helps! . . . . . #stabilitytraining #getlow #intense #rdl #lunges #stepups #trainwithpurpose #coaching #bosuball #yyjfitness #gaintrain #allin See more

Some progress picks for my upcoming hypertrophy cycle. Excited more about the strength gains but can’t deny that filling out is also nice! . . . .... . #fitnessmodel #progress #aesthtics #gaining #muscles #powerbuilding #weightgain #bulking #sweatathletics #definition #gettingthere @ Victoria, British Columbia See more

Lunging is a fundamental part of developing the legs. Not only does it target both the quad and hamstrings, but also develops good coordination and stability. This translates over to your squats and other leg exercises . . . .... . #lunges #quads #bootylicious #hamstrings #instafit #getafterit #swole #gaintrain #trainingday #healthliving #gymlife #fullbodyworkout #fitness #strongaf #strengthandconditioning #coaching #personaltrainer #trainingday See more

DB FLOOR PRESS Great way to improve your sticking points and move past those pesty plateaus. Lying flat on your back, have your arms at around a 45 degree angle and a 90 degree angle between your elbow and forearm. Touching the floor, push straight up, engaging the pecs. Slow decent, make sure to pause at the bottom of the exercise. For more, check in daily for exciting content!... . . . . . #chestday #floorpress #exercises #training #upperbodyworkout #vanfitfam #fitnesslife #swole #seriousgains #victoria #tutorials #getafterit #lightweight See more

One my favourite photos from @brinamartens. This journey has just begun and my goals/dreams are a ways down the road but you gotta keep the path. There are a lot of similarities between the gym and life. It’s not smart to keep switching things up when you aren’t seeing results and it’s gonna be difficult at the beginning. Over time though, result come and what once was difficult is now no problem. Whatever your goals are or w...hatever field of work you are in, don’t give up! As the great @schwarzenegger would say Dont listen to the naysayers! If you have any stories or life lessons you want to pass along, let me know! I would love to hear how you overcame adversity or continued on to see your goals come true. Your wisdom will help others greatly! . . . . . #gyminspiration #lifelessons #goals #dreamscometrue #focus #determined #getoutside #wisdom #localbusiness #entrepreneurlife #adversity #grinding #personaltraining #fitnesslifestyle #continue #moretocome See more

Here are some common mistakes with the push-up! The push-up is a core exercise that builds excellent strength and stamina. Learn how to do it right so no injuries happen! . . . .... . #pushups #upperbody #upperbodyworkout #fitnessmotivation #activelife #personaltraining #sweat #sweatathletic #motivateyourself #healthyliving #rehab #bigchest #strong #training See more

SINGLE LEG LANDMINE RDL’S Great way to switch up the old RDL’s. Finding a comfortable position, bend at the hips, lean over to about mid shin. The goal here is to keep your hips aligned and back straight through the whole motion. You should then feel tension in your hamstring, activating the glutes. Give it a try for your next leg workout! Refer a friend to training and get 2 FREE SESSIONS!!!... . . . . . #rdl #barbell #getoutside #sweat #lookinggood #bodypositive #motivateyourself # #bootygoals #glutes #backpainrelief #hipstability #exercising #pumped See more

Looking towards 2019 like.... Determined to get this business up a running at full speed. Thankful for the overwhelming support everybody is showing me. Ventures like these are never possible without people in the background. Lots of love - Refer someone to personal training with @sweathetic and receive 2 free sessions with @berdankski!! ... Share, comment, like! . . . . . #determined #fitnessindustry #fitnessmodel #naturalbodybuilding #powerbuilding #strenghttraining #activerecovery #livinglife #gooutside #workhardplayhard #startuplife #worklife See more

GOBLET SQUATS Great for working on squat form and find the balance needed to sit back in the pocket. When performing this exercise, make sure to keep you back straight, hinging at the hips and dropping below parallel. You can also use these as a ploymetric for your leg days or as a finisher at the end of a workout. Look out for more content coming at you daily! (Hopefully) and DM me for any questions or inquired about training.... . . . . . #squatting #goalsetting #strengthtraining #stronglegs #bootylicious #hypertrophy #howto #getafterit #weights #dumbells #flexing #localbusiness #personalized #painandgain See more

2019 means it’s time to grind. Get your butt in gear and get on the right path. I’m going to be publishing new exercises and how to’s. Be on the look out. . . . .... . #fitnessaddicts #getoutsideandplay #getafterit #training #sweating #vanfitfam #powerbuilding #2019goals #upandup #lifting #powerlifting #victoriabc See more

Video #2! Very simple principles to get yourself in the gym. I look forward diving deeper into techniques and strategies for my next videos! https://youtu.be/EAS-0WIqNto

I was came across this page from T-Nation, Dave Tate about squat depth. What I really enjoy about this article is that it lays out what the ideal squat is for YOU. It helps you take measurements and build a squat based on hip mobilization and movement. Great way to figure out where you need to be when squatting! https://www.t-nation.com/train/squat-depth-the-final-answer

Hey! I’m Daniel Bednarski and this is my new page for @sweathletic I appreciate all the help and look forward to learning with all of you! . . . .... . #personaltrainer #yyj #yyjfitness #athletictraining #strengthcoach #sweatlife #workingoutisfun #sweetsweat #fitgoal #sweatseason #pumped #powerhouse #strengthandconditioning #fuelup #athletes #fitgoal #athleticdevelopment #squatsfordays #summerbodygoals #athleticwear See more