Tag: resistance training
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Stiff Legged Deadlifts
Only do stiff legged deadlifts if you use super perfect form and have zero Pre-existing low back, bun, or hip issues …do Romanian deadlifts instead if possible using dumbbells, Barbell, bands, machines, or kettlebells or skip if any aching or pains. Dave Gluhareff
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Leg Curls Machine
When using Leg Curl machines, whether lying or seated, never over-arch your back or swing your legs. Let your hamstrings and calves and lower glutes do the work not your hips and low back. Dave Gluhareff
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Push-ups Tip
Pushup tip #569: Never try to touch your chest to the floor with push-ups. This bad form leads to shoulder pain and takes the pressure from the chest and hurts the anterior/front of the shoulders. Trust me, you get the same chest/pec development by staying a few inches off the ground and save your shoulders…
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Lifting Weights Does Not Stunt Growth in Kids
Lifting weights does NOT stunt growth! My two oldest boys are good examples of this as they have been working out since they were 2 years old (their choice).Strength/resistance training is healthy for kids and even lifting heavier weights with proper form and a good foundation of strength isn’t dangerous. Ive said this before, it’s…
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Couples working out together is healthy!
It’s very healthy for couples to workout together! Quality time, laughs, increased endorphins, raises serotonin levels (natural antidepressant), helps prevent high blood pressure, lowers bad cholesterol, helped prevent diabetes, stops most aches and pains and so much more! Many couples have no problem wasting hours a day binge watching tv shows, movies, or going out…
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Kids can lift weights!
Kids can lift weights. Lifting weights does not stunt the growth of children. (Attached is a picture of my oldest who is 19 years old and almost 6 feet 7 inches tall..he’s been training with weight since he was 2 yrs old). Think about this: if people have created a myth that lifting weights (resistance…
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Your health should be at the top of your priority list!
Take your health seriously! The body is a temple, a gift from God! Put your health at the top of your priority list! If you don’t make sure you yourself are ok, then how will you make sure others are ok?! We cannot help others for very long if we do not first help ourselves!
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What is a Strength Runner?
Years ago Personal Trainer & Athlete Dave Gluhareff came up with the concept Strength Runner because he wanted to build a bridge between Strength Training & Endurance Running! Many lifters said he shouldn’t run and many runners said he shouldn’t lift…but Dave wasn’t buying it. For years in his sports conditioning division Dave Gluhareff of…
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Personal Trainer & Athlete Dave Gluhareff Danville Virginia!
(Bio from a few years ago) In the late 1990’s Dave lost over 100 pounds going from 305 pounds to 205 pounds! Dave then began the journey of proper health & fitness discovering the right combination of 3 Keys to Excellence in Health that every one of us should strive for – Exercise, Nutrition, &…
