workouts ti improve strength and build muscle for my client

[sexysteph117]

I'm training a guy tonight at 7 for a 2nd IO and to possibly continue training.

He is 28, 6'1", kind of lanky (Don't know exactly how much he weighs, 185 maybe). He wants to improve strength and build muscle. He's kinda at an intermediate level of training. A guy who goes into the gym and bs's and does a lil routine and leaves. So I am going to push him hard (but not too hard right now), and show him what I can do.

Anyone have any ideas?

[NDame616]

I'm training a guy tonight at 7 for a 2nd IO and to possibly continue training.

He is 28, 6'1", kind of lanky (Don't know exactly how much he weighs, 185 maybe). He wants to improve strength and build muscle. He's kinda at an intermediate level of training. A guy who goes into the gym and bs's and does a lil routine and leaves. So I am going to push him hard (but not too hard right now), and show him what I can do.

Anyone have any ideas?

This is such a basic situation....how can you not know what to do with this?

If you're coming online and asking questions about such generic clients with generic goals...you really need to learn more about training.

[sexysteph117]

This is such a basic situation....how can you not know what to do with this?

If you're coming online and asking questions about such generic clients with generic goals...you really need to learn more about training.

ya, I know exercises to do, but sometimes other trainers have new ideas it;s cool to tryout rather than basic stuff

[nickmanzoni]

Just explain that a guy his size has all the potential in the world. If he's lanky, force into his head the benefit of full ROM, despite it being larger than most. Also force into his head you will be there every workout to ensure he fills out.

[sexysteph117]

Just explain that a guy his size has all the potential in the world. If he's lanky, force into his head the benefit of full ROM, despite it being larger than most. Also force into his head you will be there every workout to ensure he fills out.

K, thanks. Ya, I'll let him know for sure that I'll be there to push him hard and help him reach his goals.

[mydamnself]

I wouldn't be so much on the 'push him hard' train. Granted, that is needed, but I've found clients are way more 'locked in' with you when you show them something that is a problem they didn't know they had.
Here's one: Get two scales. Two simple bathroom scales are fine. Have him stand one foot on each. The weight will not be even. This means he is carrying more weight on one foot. Effectively everything in him is slanted. You aren't supposed to be that way. This begins to cause spinal problems that will lead to pain, and ultimately can result in near crippling as you get older. Things like that, anterior/posterior pelvic tilts, living in spinal flexion, etc.
They expect you to be some goofball yelling 'Feel the burn!'
Instead make a connection that really makes him feel like you care about his long term well being.
Then drive him into the ground.

[jules_d1]

stick with the compounds.

deads, squats, bench, military presses, rows and chins.

[Richie_Awesome]

I wouldn't be so much on the 'push him hard' train. Granted, that is needed, but I've found clients are way more 'locked in' with you when you show them something that is a problem they didn't know they had.
Here's one: Get two scales. Two simple bathroom scales are fine. Have him stand one foot on each. The weight will not be even. This means he is carrying more weight on one foot. Effectively everything in him is slanted. You aren't supposed to be that way. This begins to cause spinal problems that will lead to pain, and ultimately can result in near crippling as you get older. Things like that, anterior/posterior pelvic tilts, living in spinal flexion, etc.
They expect you to be some goofball yelling 'Feel the burn!'
Instead make a connection that really makes him feel like you care about his long term well being.
Then drive him into the ground.

Perfect.

[mydamnself]

Perfect.

Thanks.

[free75]

Hey Congrats on the training job from a former Tulsan.. Who hopes to get back someday..

I would defiantly go with compound exercises for this guy.. Lift heavy and really express the fact that Diet plays a huge roll.. If he wants to get big then eat big.. Eat clean, but big... Lots of protein..

Best of luck,

Free Pitts
Chicago

[sexysteph117]

Thanks, ya i showed him a great upperbody workout with supersets. I put him on the Bosu ball for set of 3 shoulder exercises, but he was not ready for that, so took him off for the last 2 sets.

He wants to sign with me, but I fractured my L2 vertebrae 4wheeling, so I cannot train for a little bit. I'm using my time down to study more and prepare myself for the ACSM test tho, so my time is not waSTED =)

[sexysteph117]

stick with the compounds.

deads, squats, bench, military presses, rows and chins.

ya, that's pretty much what I did minus lower body and added more upper body. I've seen your other posts and you and "mydamnself" seem to be really knowledgeable about personal training.

I have much education and experience working out, but I am just starting to train people. I love motivating people, learning new things, and teaching people, so I plan to do very well.

[Deadhead94]

What is the purpose for trainers to have their clients do dumbbell one legged- toe touches?

[Maximum]

Definitely compounds, and definitely get a hand in his diet if you can. I find that once most guys start to see a little thickness gained, they'll stay hungry for a while. Stay one step ahead of him, and you'll be fine.