If you are looking for an exercise that will give you a challenging strength and cardio workout, look no further than Squat Jumps! This is a very common exercise in Plyometrics, HIIT classes, and Boot Camps just to name a few. We incorporate the Squat Jumps in many of the classes we teach as well. We have a video below in addition to the following instructions: Stand with your feet at shoulder width apart, and your knees pointing straight ahead. Pull your shoulder blades down, then engage your abdominal and…

Many people have shoulder pain or tightness that does not get discovered until you do a physical assessment with a personal trainer. Fortunately, there are stretches, such as the Shoulder Cross-Arm Stretch that can help alleviate some of the pain and/or help prevent shoulder issues from occurring when you are doing exercises like the Chest Press or a Push-Up. This stretch is an exercise that will help benefit you along with corrective strength exercises and a well planned program, so you are not doing the same pressing motions too much.…

Bridging is a very important exercise for improving your lower back strength. I will show you an intermediate exercise that helps develop your lower back without the compression Deadlifts can place on your back. Do not get me wrong, I love Deadlifts, and they are at the top for serious lower back strength. However, if you have a lower back injury, Deadlifts are most certainly out of the question in your exercise routine. Today, I am going to show you how to do the Straight Bridge. After you master the…

The Triceps Rope Pushdown is a great way to isolate your triceps muscles. It is a staple we place in many of our strength training workouts. The Triceps Rope Pushdown does a great job in stressing all three heads of the triceps muscle, which are the lateral head, the medial head, and the long head. Here is how to do the Triceps Rope Pushdown along with a demo video by Harry "Reese" Griggs. Stand facing the cable machine and grip the triceps rope. When you grip the triceps rope, your…

Are you looking for a great triceps bodyweight exercise that requires absolutely no equipment? Well, if you have not tried Triceps Push-Ups, then it is time you treat your triceps to one of the best overall exercises you could possibly do. Triceps Push-ups are tougher than regular Push-Ups since your triceps are pushing the brunt of your bodyweight as opposed to your chest, which are larger muscles that can push a heavier amount of weight. You bring your chest all the way down to the ground and push up just…

The Bicep Curl into Step Up is a compound exercise used in some of our fat burning routines for our one on one clients. When time is limited in the day and you need a full body workout and the cardio is not quite enough to help build the physique you have always wanted, here is a way to do so! Start off in front of a sturdy object (can be a bench at the gym or a park bench) and perform a Bicep Curl. Once you have performed the…

The Push-Up is one of the most basic exercises. It is also one of the most effective and underrated exercises. Many people dismiss it because we would do them in grade school. The Push-Up can be incorporated into a very challenging workout. Not only is it excellent in building your chest, shoulders, and triceps, you can do the Push-Up practically anywhere, eliminating excuses that you could not get to a gym and therefore you were not able to workout. To do it correctly, lie prone on floor with your hands…

The Lat Pulldown primarily targets the back. More specifically, the Lat Pulldown targets the Latissimus Dorsi or ‘lats’ muscles. It also works the lower and middle trapezius, the rhomboids, and the serratus anterior. The lats are powerful stabilizers for when you do exercises such as Squats and Deadlifts. With that being said, the Lat Pulldown is one of the best overall exercises you can do for your upper and mid back. Pay close attention to the instructions and the proper form demonstrated on the video. This exercise unfortunately is done…

Are you looking to add some variety to your fat burning routine? Are you looking to build muscle while burning fat? Are you pressed for time? If you said, "Yes, Yes, Yes", not only do you sound like Daniel Bryan, you want something fun and challenging! The Bicep Curl into a Step Up is a compound exercise used in some of our fat burning routines we use for our clients. Check out the video demonstration by Matt Bible below, and read how to do this exercise! Start off in front…

This is a video from our certified personal trainer, Richard Greene, while he was working with a group during his time working at Gold's Gym. He has a group of trainees, male and female performing dips and pull-ups. Take a look at this video here to see Richard's work. Richard motivates and trains one on one clients, couples, small groups, large groups, and he will modify the workouts to your abilities! Book him today at info@cassfitness.net to jump start your results and get into the best shape of your life!…