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Back at it ✌🏻🌵⁣ ⁣ #deserttrip #yuccavalley #joshuatree #homestead #joshuatreenationalpark (at Joshua Tree, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFKx1jsBJBs/?igshid=1thbmfjy7mwvu

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Back at it ✌🏻🌵⁣ ⁣ #deserttrip #joshuatree #yuccavalley #homestead #joshuatreenationalpark (at Joshua Tree, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFKxXxZhomH/?igshid=5ourzpzui66v

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*whispers in Harvey’s ear* ⁣ “...I hear dogs get Covid the worst...” ⁣ *holds on extra tight*⁣ ⁣ 🐶😂⁣ ⁣ #stayhome #wearadamnmask #dogsarethebest #maltipoo (at La Brea Tar Pits) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCtwYtnhIc8/?igshid=vcfcpe47agqd

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IM NOT DEAD! ...just nude 🤷🏼‍♂️ Like most of you, I am pretty much quarantined in LA. This new way of life is likely to last months, not just weeks. I had planned to write this as a fitness post but I just can not address the obvious PLEASE STAY HOME. I know it’s hard to make sacrifices like this when it seems like everything outside is fine. It’s not. It won’t be. We are staying home to get ahead of it. The measures we institute today won’t pay dividends for another 2 weeks. So it may feel like you are staying in for no reason but you are not. What you do MATTERS. A sobering example… Due to lack of testing and the rate at which COVID-19 spreads, WAY more people than we know likely already have it as it can take 2 weeks to see any symptoms at all. For every infected person that goes on about their normal day they are statistically likely... 🦠infect 3 more people. 🦠The next day those 3 people go out and infect another 3 people each 🦠now 9 people are unknowingly transmitting the virus. 🦠Follow that pattern for 10 days and that 1 person has set of a chain that has infected... 59,000 people over 10 days. And that’s just if each person only goes out one more day. This is what exponential growth looks like. For every day that infected doesn’t self isolate they are causing 59,000 people to become infected. At a 1% death rate that one day causes 590 deaths This is serious. Please stay home. That doesn’t mean seeing different friends every day either. If you see a different friend every day and one of them has it, then you’ve just transmitted it to all your other friends as well as the other friends they are seeing too. Social Distancing isn’t enough. #Stayhome For US peeps on the fence PLEASE check out https://covidactnow.org to see how staying home & social distancing will affect your states predicted death toll. The last two weeks have been incredible heavy and sobering. We’re all in this together. I promise to post some actionable at home fitness advice in the next few posts. There’s a lot of generic home workout content out there right now but lets get specific. What do you wanna know? What do you need help with? Tell me (at West Hollywood, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-IORvBjric/?igshid=ewj45hkzhg46

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🥊 Do you BOUNCE during sets? ⁣ ⁣ You know what I mean...⁣ ⁣ ...when you do a bicep curl and bounce at the very top when the dumbbell is nearest to your shoulder.⁣ ⁣ …or during a bench press when you lower the bar to your chest and bounce at the bottom as you reverse course.⁣ ⁣ weeeeell REVERSE. THAT. BOUNCE.⁣ ⁣ You heard me.⁣ ⁣ As much as I would love clients to stop thinking in terms of single arbitrary reps, we naturally do it as a way of breaking down an intimidating set into more easily digestible steps along the way.⁣ ⁣ Unfortunately ‘the bounce’ happens at the absolute WORST point in the exercise.⁣ ⁣ Most people bounce because it’s the hardest part of the exercise.⁣ ⁣ Guess what? Thats the part that matter’s the most.⁣ ⁣ Most trainers would just say ‘Don’t bounce’.⁣ ⁣ But do yo know what? Bouncer’s gonna bounce.⁣ ⁣ So I say this, revers that shit.⁣ ⁣ Bounce at the opposite end of the exercise.⁣ ⁣ Start the exercise where you are currently bouncing and bounce at what would usually be the beginning of the exercise.⁣ ⁣ Take bench press for example. Usually you would start with arms fully outstretched above you. Lowering down and up is one rep(vid swipe right)⁣ ⁣ Not anymore chump.⁣ ⁣ Lower slowly down and start counting from the bottom up.⁣ ⁣ Extending the bar up and then back down. This is now one rep. (vid swipe right 2x)⁣ ⁣ This way you bounce at the top(the most useless part of the exercise) and you slow down to restart from the bottom, effectively dragging out the most important and effective part of the exercise - the amortization period when the bar is closest to your chest!⁣ ⁣ This has the added bonus of increasing time under tension at both ends of the exercise. Hear me out…⁣ ⁣ Most people take micro rests in-between each rep when the bio-mechanical pressure is at it’s lightest. By actively bouncing through this part it stops you from otherwise stopping and releasing all that sweet, sweet built up tension in your muscle.⁣ ⁣ Remember time under tension is the most important factor for hypertrophy(muscle building). ⁣ ⁣ TRY IT!⁣ ⁣ #⁣onlineworkouts #bodyweightworkout #homeworkout #gymgains #onlinepersonaltrainer #trainingprogram #onlinecoaching #muscle (at Equinox West Hollywood) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9pjICzDx4C/?igshid=11zqi0n25fae2

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🥊 Do you BOUNCE during sets? ⁣ ⁣ You know what I mean...⁣ ⁣ ...when you do a bicep curl and bounce at the very top when the dumbbell is nearest to your shoulder.⁣ ⁣ …or during a bench press when you lower the bar to your chest and bounce at the bottom as you reverse course.⁣ ⁣ weeeeell REVERSE. THAT. BOUNCE.⁣ ⁣ You heard me.⁣ ⁣ As much as I would love clients to stop thinking in terms of single arbitrary reps, we naturally do it as a way of breaking down an intimidating set into more easily digestible steps along the way.⁣ ⁣ Unfortunately ‘the bounce’ happens at the absolute WORST point in the exercise.⁣ ⁣ Most people bounce because it’s the hardest part of the exercise.⁣ ⁣ Guess what? Thats the part that matter’s the most.⁣ ⁣ Most trainers would just say ‘Don’t bounce’.⁣ ⁣ But do yo know what? Bouncer’s gonna bounce.⁣ ⁣ So I say this, revers that shit.⁣ ⁣ Bounce at the opposite end of the exercise.⁣ ⁣ Start the exercise where you are currently bouncing and bounce at what would usually be the beginning of the exercise.⁣ ⁣ Take bench press for example. Usually you would start with arms fully outstretched above you. Lowering down and up is one rep(vid swipe right)⁣ ⁣ Not anymore chump.⁣ ⁣ Lower slowly down and start counting from the bottom up.⁣ ⁣ Extending the bar up and then back down. This is now one rep. (vid swipe right 2x)⁣ ⁣ This way you bounce at the top(the most useless part of the exercise) and you slow down to restart from the bottom, effectively dragging out the most important and effective portion of the exercise - the amortization period when the bar is closest to your chest!⁣ ⁣ This has the added bonus of increasing time under tension at both ends of the exercise. Hear me out…⁣ ⁣ Most people take micro rests in-between each rep when the bio-mechanical pressure is at it’s lightest. By actively bouncing through this part it stops you from otherwise stopping and releasing all that sweet, sweet built up tension in your muscle.⁣ ⁣ Remever time under tension is the most important factor for hypertrophy(muscle building). ⁣ ⁣ TRY IT!⁣ ⁣ #⁣onlineworkouts #homeworkouts #bodyweightexercises #onlinecoaching #onlinepersonaltrainer #trainingprogram #gymgains (at Westwood, Los Angeles) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9piewLDRth/?igshid=3zkkty0n48ac

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PRO TIP: If you celebrate international women’s day 3 days late you get yours 50% off👌🏼🦘 #internationalwomensday #betterhalf #girlboss #myboss #doghouse (at Coachella Music Festival) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9mqsxKhKFW/?igshid=1tz7tqp5we9pk

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Super romantic valentines weekend in the mountains where no one can hear you scream with @charlgav ❤️⛷🏔⁣ ⁣ #happyvalentinesdaybuddy #southlaketahoe #laketahoe #heavenly⁣ #twobros #hegetsme #dudesbeingdudes #myboo (at South Lake Tahoe, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8rhSKOhqF-/?igshid=1tklre4fr9e53

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❤️ Better than Meth. #happyvalentinesday #coachella2019 #coachella2020 (at Coachella valley) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8j_QvHB2WA/?igshid=123pq9lk8non4

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❌ Don’t make THIS ONE mistake in 2020…⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ There are plenty of mistakes I see people making every day in the gym. Even friends of mine.. even me! Mitigating these mistakes and trying our hardest to adhere to proper technique as best we can is how we improve.⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ HOWEVER.⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ If there’s one mistake I can guarantee you are making it’s this one.⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ Many of my clients will message me saying something along the lines of:⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ "I’m not feeling this exercises"⁣⁣⁣⁣ "This exercise is too easy"⁣⁣⁣⁣ "This exercise doesn’t do anything for me"⁣⁣⁣⁣ "I don’t think I’m doing it right"⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ I will usually then ask them to send me a video even though I can bet money that I already know their main issue.⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ Firstly if they ‘aren’t feeling it’ in the right muscle… they are definitely doing it wrong. Sure every now and again no matter how good your form is, you may just be having an off day. But if a client consistently has this problem, something isn’t aligning.⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ So what’s their main issue?⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ GOING. TOO. FAST.⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ They / you / everyone needs to slow the fuck down when it comes to weightlifting.⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ Time 👏🏼 after 👏🏼 tension 👏🏼⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ Reps don’t matter as much as time under tension matters. ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ Drag out each rep so that you adequately stimulate the muscle?⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ Think of it this way...⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ 🐖 12 reps - one seconds down, one second up⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ Vs.⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ 🦍 8 reps - 4 seconds down, two seconds up.⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ 🐖 = 12 x 1+1 = 24 seconds time under tension⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ 🦍 = 8 x 4+2 = 48 seconds time under tension.⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ The 🦍 is doing less reps but getting TWICE as much muscle stimulation. Essentially he’s working his muscles twice as hard.⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ IT’S JUST MATHS GUYS⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ For hypertrophy most people need to slow down, don’t rush. ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ Slowing down allows you to ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ * assert more control⁣⁣⁣⁣ * enhance mind muscle connection⁣⁣⁣⁣ * squeeze the muscle harder⁣⁣⁣⁣ * isolate muscles better⁣⁣⁣ . ⁣⁣ What other mistakes do you constantly make or see others making? #onlinepersonaltraining #bbr #onlineworkout #onlinecoaches #hypertrophytraining #athleanx #musclegainz #leangains #shredseason (at Equinox West Hollywood) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7uIZ7uD2Bn/?igshid=7ve7tsghnjdy

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💣Most people aren’t doing HIIT right. My favorite HIIT exercises…. is BATTLE ROPES.⁣ ⁣ HIIT - and I mean reeeal HIIT is all out, peddle to the metal, intense cardio exercise followed by a complete recovery period of up to a couple of minutes. ⁣ ⁣ How many of those HIIT classes let you recover for 4 minutes?! Exactly.⁣ ⁣ Once you start to decrease your intensity so you can make it to the end of the set or the end of the timer you are no longer doing HIIT. ⁣ ⁣ Only certain exercises can be true HIIT. Think running for your life. If you can replicate that feeling of exertion with a particular exercise then it can be used in HIIT.⁣ ⁣ Any exercises that require a good amount of control cannot be true HIIT, because a part of you is holding back, trying to do the exercise safely. You are not truly giving it your MAX EFFORT. If you are holding back because you know you have to last a certain amount of time, that too is not really HIIT.⁣ ⁣ Still a bloody good workout but if we are going to be technically correct about it, and why not - it ain’t HIIT.⁣ ⁣ If you’ve never done battle ropes before then start with this.: ⁣ 💣 10 seconds on, 30 seconds off as fast as you can ⁣ x 8 rounds.⁣ ⁣ 10 seconds seems like a tiny amount of time but trust me, if you are going as hard as you can, you’ll be thanking me it aint longer. ⁣ ⁣ 30 seconds might even be too much rest time but, by the end 5th round again, you’ll be thanking me.⁣ ⁣ If this is too easy, first increase the 10s to 15s then 20s, THEN start decreasing the rest period from 30s downs to 20s. Finally once you are doing 20/20 then start increasing the number of rounds.⁣ ⁣ For the 20 seconds of work, alternate between two exercises:⁣ ⁣ 👏🏼 Alternating waves (swipe right once for the video)⁣ 👏🏼 Slams (swipe right twice)⁣ ⁣ Perform both exercises as HARD and as FAST as you possibly can.⁣ ⁣ If you have videos of you trying out some battle rope HIIT sessions for yourself SEND THEM TO ME.⁣ ⁣ What are your favorite hit exercises?⁣ ⁣ #getshredded #workoutplan #fitnessinspo #onlinepersonaltrainer #fitnessworkout #loseweightfast #gainzville #personaltrainerla #trainingprogram #fitnessplan #fitnessmotivator #workoutprogram #terman (at Westwood, Los Angeles) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7jYDTajv9O/?igshid=12bcf5yu14jjq

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Happy New Year!! 🐻What are MY goals this year?⁣ ⁣ To post more on social media!⁣ ⁣ Well, I have a few goals, but the one which I can get started on immediately is trying to be more consistent with my posting on this instagram page.⁣ ⁣ So that begs the question…⁣ ⁣ WHAT DO YOU GUYS WANT FROM ME?!⁣ ⁣ Excuse me for shouting.⁣ ⁣ What sort of content do you guys want to see? I’m open to all suggestions. My personal page is @thebenjaminstone, so there you can see more of my travel and daily life, although lets face it - I ain’t posting photos of me at my laptop every day! Only the good stuff 😉⁣ ⁣ On the fitness side...⁣ ⁣ A lot of my personal training sessions act as masterclasses with clients where rather than just giving them a workout, we focus on muscle activation and optimal technique for their particular bodies so that they can take away invaluable information about the relationship between their bodies and various exercises. ⁣ ⁣ This is the key to amazing results. ⁣ ⁣ Any personal trainer worth his salt can take you through a decent workout or give you a plan to do yourself at home. But where I’ve found my value is ‘waking up‘ peoples bodies so that they react the workouts in the right way. ⁣ ⁣ We do this by ‘Workshopping’ various exercises, positions, leverage mechanisms, neuromuscular cues, custom grips etc⁣ ⁣ I don’t except:⁣ ⁣ “This exercise never works for me” ⁣ ⁣ or⁣ ⁣ “I never feel it in my back”.⁣ ⁣ A recent client just told me “I’ve had 20 personal trainers in my life and I have NEVER felt my back activate like that. This has literally changed everything for me”⁣ ⁣ This are the types of responses I get all the time.⁣ ⁣ Yesterday a new client said “man I’ve been wasting my money for years, I wish I found you sooner!”⁣ ⁣ I’m trying to figure out how the best way to give you guys a taste of the same experience.⁣ ⁣ So what do you want to see? More technique explanations, videos, motivational stuff, Nutrition, downloadable workout plans?⁣ ⁣ Tell me in the comments below.⁣ ⁣ AND FINALLY… What are your goals this year??⁣ ⁣ Let’s see if I can help :)⁣ ⁣ #onlinepersonaltrainer #lapersonaltrainer #musclemechanics #weho #trainwithme #onlineworkouts #workoutpla (at West Hollywood, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7KD9JljuUA/?igshid=h7x42oyrvgml

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I swear to god I’ll do it 🐶🔫⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #maltipoo #bffs #maltipoolove #maltipoonation #maltipoopuppy #maltipoolife #maltipoosofinstagram #breadwinner (at Heaven) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5YYTQ-hVwK/?igshid=s9z12h0ohcsq

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That time I found heaven then realized there was a waterfall behind me 🦦🌴⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #sekumpul #balilove #baliguide #coupletravels #coupletravel #sekumpulwaterfall #travelbuddy #thecheekytraveler #myheaven #dreamgirlfriend #thisbitch (at Sekumpul) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4x3jn3h4w2/?igshid=1019u65e6wz2p

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🦁 LAST CHANCE TO APPLY‼️ I’m looking for 10 GIRLS who want to LOSE FAT and SCULPT their DREAM BODY in the next 12 WEEKS!! ...Click link in bio... ⁣ 🦊 Do you lack focus and direction with your training?⁣ 🦊 Do you find it hard to find a healthy diet that's enjoyable?⁣ 🦊 Are you sick of putting in all the effort and STILL not getting the body you deserve??⁣ ⁣ If this is you then I want to hear from you. Click through the link in my bio and fill out the quick form. ⁣ ⁣ I’ve helped many in-person clients finally achieve the physique they’ve always wanted, now I’m in a position to help you too..⁣ ⁣ Anyone can be an online client of mine, but I am only taking on 10 girls. ⁣ ⁣ I work with clients from all over the world, across multiple cultures and industries. All applications are welcome.⁣ ⁣ 🌍 It doesn’t matter where you live.⁣ ⁣ 🌍 It doesn’t matter if you are already working out everyday or a complete beginner.⁣ ⁣ If you want to look, lean, healthy and strong in just 12 weeks then LET ME KNOW and CLICK THROUGH THE LINK IN MY BIO!⁣ ⁣ I will be reaching out personally to everyone who applies.⁣ ⁣ Let’s get started! 💪🏼💪🏼⁣ ⁣ #onlinepersonaltraining⁣ #lapersonaltrainer #onlineworkouts #workoutsonline #bbr #femalefatloss #femalebodybuilding #girlworkouts #laurensimpsonfitness #kayla_itsines #michellelewin #simeonpanda #laurendrainfit #rachelbrathen #flatstomach #emilyskye #kinobody #girlswholift #12weektransformation #12weekchallenge #celebritytrainer #biggestloser #hotguysofinsta #underwearmodel #calvinkleinunderwear #menstyle #fordmodel (at Joshua Tree, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4xxyn2Dq3r/?igshid=fjs8u4acmrps