What's up, Achievers?! In this episode, Lauren kicks things off by talking about the powerlifting meet we're hosting at Achieve Fitness this Sunday put on by the Womens' Strength Coalition. Our first topic is figuring out whether or not a program is appropriate for you or not (5:41). Next, we talked about what "core" actually means and what muscles trainers are referring to when they about the "core" (12:08). Then, we talked about what we think the best triceps exercises are (18:20). Our Stories That Will Make Your Heart Sing segment starts at (22:03). We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. High fives and positive vibes! Jason and Lauren ...
What's up, Achievers?! A super practical episode for you all today that we think will help a lot of you out! In the first question, we talk about what to do and how to address your chest "dumping forward" when you squat down. We reference this [ankle mobility](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2RDnkq_thU) video, this [core stability](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EG7bvlvCPw) video, and this [t-spine mobility](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZdGwJuA08E) video (6:45). Then, we addressed why your quads might cramp up during an L-Sit hold (10:09). Finally, we delved into how to address shoulder pain while bench pressing (14:10). We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles! Jason and Lauren ...
What's up, Achievers?! Quick but action-packed episode for you all today! In the first question, we talk about how to optimize your form during back extensions in order to better engage the glutes (2:00). Next, we went over how to improve full range of motion push ups (4:38). Then, we delved into preventing shin splints. You can access the video on ankle mobility [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2RDnkq_thU&t=0s) (7:55). Finally, we cover the difference between using a hook and mixed grip for deadlifts and which one we recommend (11:33). We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, we’d love you forever if you left a rating and review on iTunes - it seriously helps us out a lot! Please DM us @achievefitnessboston on Instagram if you have any questions you’d like us to answer. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Muscles! Jason and Lauren ...