ISSA Blog Articles
Is the upright row included in your current workout routines? If not, your clients may be missing out. Learn the muscles worked, benefits, proper form, and more. We also share who shouldn’t do an upright row, which is critical for personal trainers to know.
Sure, basic squats are great. But if you’re looking for more variety (or intensity) on leg day, these 23 squat variations deliver.
Most of the questions I get from my female clients are about whether they will get big and bulky like men if they lift heavy weights. In short, the answer is no. There are a lot of reasons for this, but the fundamental one is our hormonal make up. Us ladies simply do not have the high testosteron...
What is suspension training, what are its benefits, and how can you use it to help improve your clients’ fitness? Here are the details to get you started!
Some people use the word ‘hypertrophy’ when they mean something else. As a trainer, seeking clarification is important to helping clients reach their fitness goals. Here’s what hypertrophy is, the benefits it offers, training strategies, and more.
If your goal is stronger arms, you may be wondering which exercises work best. The answer to this question depends on the type of resistance used. Here are a few options whether you want to use free weights, machines, or no weights at all.
Slow lifts or fast lifts—which one is the best for your client's goals? Check out our latest blog to learn more about lifting tempo for strength and hypertrophy goals.
Speed, agility, and quickness are key factors to all sports. Improving these skills enable football athletes to perform better. Stay ahead of the game and learn how to utilize SAQ training for football.
Do you have clients who have been thinking about participating in some form of competitive lifting but are not quite sure where to start? Here's what you need to know.
Do you play soccer or work with soccer athletes? Structured weight training programs for soccer help maximize each player's performance. Learn how to train soccer players off the field to get them better on the field.
Help clients build strength and improve their snatch technique. This fundamental Olympic lift requires elite muscular coordination. Try these accessory exercises to help improve strength and power during the snatch.
Plyometric training, sometimes called jump training, uses a combination of different types of exercises. Most plyometric movement is high impact and short burst.