Luke Carlson
How does a world-class personal trainer give exercise instruction to clients?
In this previously members-only Masterclass, Discover Strength CEO Luke Carlson dives deep into how to give the best exercise instruction for your HIT clients in painstaking detail – there’s no wiggle room to let mediocrity slip into this one!
We talk about what you need to say, when you need to say it, what to look out for when using very specific MedX machine configurations, and how to get the most out of every workout for your clients.
If you want to up your game and give your clients world-class exercise instruction that keeps them coming back to you, this Masterclass is a must-watch!
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Show Notes
- 00:00 – Episode Intro
- 04:47 – How to provide instructions for the MedX Torso Arm
- 14:53 – A question on having a client start leaning back, then leaning forward
- 16:39 – More important notes on the MedX Torso Arm
- 18:48 – How to provide more exercise variety if you don’t have much equipment
- 21:08 – How to provide instructions for the MedX Chest Press
- 25:44 – Standard range of motion for the MedX Chest Press
- 26:50 – Considerations for having (or not having) the shoulder so far back
- 28:52 – A flaw that Luke noticed with some SuperSlow practitioners
- 31:19- Why Luke goes for static holds but not timed static contractions
- 35:45 – How to coach the extended part of the rep on a MedX Chest Press (and why)
- 39:21 – How to increase the intensity of an exercise for new clients who are used to high-volume workout sessions
- 46:13 – Notes on optimizing abdominal exercises for clients (and why these matter)
- 54:40 – Luke’s biggest recommendations for personal trainers looking to improve their ability to provide great exercise instruction
People Mentioned & Selected Links from the Episode
- Join the HIB Skool Community membership here
- Luke Carlson | Official Website | Luke on Instagram | Discover Strength | Discover Strength Franchise | HIB Episodes
- Bill DeSimone | Bill DeSimone on Amazon | Bill on Instagram | Optimal Exercise | Bill’s YouTube channel | Joint-Friendly Fitness YouTube Channel | HIB Episodes
- Dr. James Fisher | Dr. Fisher on Research Gate | HIB Episodes
- Tim Ryan | Strong Life Personal Training | HIB Episodes
- Jim Flanagan | The Real HIT Experience | HIB Episodes
- Ken Leistner
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Well, THIS is awkward. While I appreciate being mentioned in a professional, respectful manner, I don’t recall these conversations “on almost every exercise.” I think Luke and I first met 20 years ago? It’s possible.
I do remember the leg press conversation, after which I sent references and such, and the next time I was at a Discover Strength conference and was coached on the leg press by their staff, it was obvious that none of what I said stuck.
As far as Tim Ryan’s v. my approach, I visited Tim in his studio in Illinois and we talked directly about instruction. The only difference in our instruction was he used Medx and I use Nautilus Nitro; what we asked of the body to do in the leg press, and our joint concerns in general were in sync.
I do want to clarify that despite mentioning my name, their training does not reflect my training. I encourage stricter posture, less extreme ranges, and discourage substitution and compensation; informed by my 40 years experience and more than a few biomechanics and sports medicine books. If anyone is interested in what I have to say about training, please check my YouTube and books directly.
They, obviously, are very confident in their presentation and are certainly doing just fine the way they are.
Again, thanks for the mentions and the links.