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Did not actually design a workout.
Demo student needs to work harder.
I like hold you were emphasizing a tight core throughout your warm-up activities.
Good emphasis/focus on trying to correct your client's valgus knees during her squat. Definitely something you'll need to work on moving forward.
When having your client do floor DB chest press, you are better off kneeling down and spotting her wrists from behind.
Make sure you have a bench/step/chair to assist the client in getting out of the band (during the assisted chin up). During one of the sets, the band when flinging up towards the client's face upon his dismount.
For the face pull, set the height of the pulley in line with client's face (will help decrease the involvement of the lats and place greater emphasis on the posterior delts/rhomboids)
Good work on completing the assessments in an efficient manner. Also seemed like your client was having a good time, which isn't always the case during an assessment
I like how you maintained cueing/conversation while your client was completing her walking lunges, good job.
Overall good set-up on the bench press, you were in a good spotting position.
During the DB chest fly, there was a laptop right under where the client could drop the weight, make sure you've cleared the area beforehand.
Also aim to keep the conversation going throughout, there were times where it got fairly quiet.
Warm-up went a little bit longer than necessary.
During the unilateral knee bridge, try and have your client hold the contraction a little bit longer on each rep.
Client's bum was pretty high during the abdominal plank, work with him to get into more of a neutral spine position.
Pacing of the workout seemed to get away from you, try and keep things moving to allow you to get everything done you wanted to.
During the stationary split squat, just watch that your client's neck isn't craning too far forward. Keep reminding the client to remain in neutral spine.
When leg pressing, client had tendency towards valgus knees. Try to cue her to think about pushing her knees out while doing the lift.
Overall things moved briskly, which was nice. Not a lot of standing around.
I like that your were incorporating some shoulder mobility for your client. Definitely an area where he can experience some improvements moving forward.
Warmup on the bike was a bit long. Try to keep it to around 5 minutes to be able to get more of the exercises completed.
Good motivation and sharing of equipment.
Bar was set a little high on the bench press.
Good first session despite client running late!
Try to do the bigger muscle groups before isolation exercises (lat pulldown before bicep curls).
Is there a particular reason why you superset the bicep DB curls with a BB curl?
Do not be afraid to use more of the gym space in case one side of the gym is very crowded.
Good first effort!
Good choice of exercises. Is there a particular reason why you finished with a barbell back squat?
Good use of the gym floor and spreading your client out.
Try to do a warmup that is a bit more intense for next one.
Great first session!
Try to always take a knee at client level rather than standing over them on the DB chest press.
Warmup was a little short, try to increase intensity slightly.
Was there a particular muscle groups that you were trying to target? Workout seemed a bit all over the place. Come see me if you need some further clarification.
Good first effort.
Warmup was a bit light in intensity and too long. Try to cut down the time a bit.
A lot of volume on the pushing exercises... is your client's goals bodybuilding?
Do not be afraid to use more of the gym floor and spread out a bit.
Good first session!
Starr had CPR course. Client showed up and was not aware of her absence.
Lauren showed up despite missing last two weeks. Krista managed to do an initial assessment on Lauren and will provide the results to you. Lauren said she will be present next week.
Good use of the gym floor and spreading out.
Given the client's current limitations, good exercise choices.
Keep up with increasing motivation for client.
Good exercise choices and making use of the gym floor.
Keep up with trying to increase client motivation to the best of your ability. Some clients will be more difficult than others.
Good work!
Try not to spend too much time instructing and allow the client to go through the exercises fully before making corrections.
Try to use more of the gym floor and spread out.
Good first effort!
Always start with a warmup even if client is running late.
Always try to make good use of the entire gym floor and don't be afraid to move around a bit!
Good effort given the circumstances.
Both client and trainer missing.
Try to increase the intensity a bit on the warmup, especially given that you have a client with more experience.
I would leave the core exercise of farmer's walk and deadbugs towards the end, and would have put in the BB glute bridges earlier in the rotation.
Great work overall!
Try to cut down on the warmup time.
Always try to make as much use of the gym floor as possible and dont be afraid to move benches around to a less busy area!
Good work overall.
Both trainer and client missing.
Dont be afraid to increase the intensity a bit on the warmup!
Good use of the gym floor and moving around when things got too busy.
Keep working on the pace of the workout.
Overall, good first session!
Keep an eye out for the ROM on the lateral raises. When the weight gets too heavy for a client, they respond by using momentum and the ROM goes longer than we'd like.
For a push-up regression, you are better off going with an incline standing push-up (done off the side of a bench or using a bar set up in the squat rack), as it will better translate to teaching a client how to keep their core engaged.
Keep an eye on your client's squatting form, he has a tendency to lean forward during his lifts.
During the abdominal plank, client was coming out of neutral spine, make sure you are offering some technique corrections.
I like the exercises you selected to start off today's workout. Picked some exercises that challenged your client's lower body, but didn't necessarily require the use of a squat rack. Good planning when dealing with a situation like this.
Just keep an eye on client's posture/head position during the walking lunge. She started to crane her neck forward as she fatigued.
Really nice instruction throughout.
During the bent-over DB rear delt fly, you can try this exercise lying face down on an incline bench. Allows the client to stay in a steady position and not have the static hinge position become the limiting factor.
Spent a little longer warming up/stretching than was likely necessary. With the younger client, you can progress them into lifting sooner.
Good conversation throughout.
Make sure you are correcting your client's posture during the plank. A few times his bum was popping up into the air.
Good job cueing the retracted shoulder blades during your client's KB deadlift, he has a tendency to let his shoulder protract.
You'll also need to really work on your client's ROM during the DB shoulder press. He has a strong tendency to want to push up and out (as opposed to up and in)
When doing a DB chest press spot with a novice client, go for spotting around the wrists (as opposed to the elbows).
For the DB farmer's walk, you'll want to use a heavier weight in the future.
We are really going to have to work on getting you to open up more and bring your loud excited voice to these sessions.
Always try to make use of the entire gym floor so if one area seems very crowded, try to move to a place that is less busy!
Good workout tempo and exercise choices. Client definitely seemed like she was enjoying the workout.
On the squats, the heel elevation seemed a little bit too much. Try a smaller degree elevation. Also, only use this if you find that she is leaning forward excessively on regular squats. Many times just holding the weight at the front is enough to correct the form.
Good first session!
Great encouragement and load!
I would pick a different tricep exercise than dips. If the assisted machine is free I'd use that or try tricep extensions, skull crushers, or overhead cable extension.
Move the step out of the way for tricep extension so she can get closer to the cable.
No stretch afterwards.
Only did 4 exercises of the 6 on your program? Try to stay on track when resting.
Great spotting on bb press and load.
Only did a few exercises based on your program your rest periods are way too long. There was more sitting then there seemed to be actual lifting.
Weighted dips should be done after bb pressing.
Great job with setting clients load and motivation!
Instead of taking up the rack for bent over rows use the fixed bars or take a barbell and move out of the rig area onto the open floor. Good correction to his form though.
Didn't finish entire program, keep an eye on the time when resting/transitioning to next exercise.
Neither trainer nor client showed
Client's hips were rotating too much on a single leg deadlift, have your client hold the weight in one hand on the same side her leg is lifting. If she is still rotating start against a wall or with a dowel.
Have your client sit down with back support for better control on DB shoulder press.
Tommy didn't show, emailed client he was ill.
Have clients feet wider when they are bench pressing.
J hooks were too high on back squat and you should be going over safety and technique before adding weight.
I'm not sure if you were doing an inline lunge for an assessment or a workout. If it was a quick assessment there should be no weight. If it was for a workout the legs shouldn't be in line and I would drop the weight since he was very unstable.
Farmer's walk looked to easy, increase the weight next time.
A banded woodchopper is too easy, move your client over to the cables.
Leave static stretching until the end of the workout.
Have client tuck their chin in for deadlifts, they shouldn't be looking in the mirror otherwise they won't maintain a neutral spine.
Great workout overall, encouragement and load were great!
No stretch after the workout.
What was happening on the rower? Client was moving too slow and not extending their legs.
Good spotting for shoulder press. Have your client press their feet into the ground and shoulder blades into the back pad especially when they are struggling to get those last reps.
Instead of doing a kneeling side toss a better more effective alternative is a med ball slam with a heavier ball.
It looks like you were attempting a weight mcgill crunch? It's unnecessary to add weight. It's better to complete the reps and form correctly. One rep is holding the position for 7-10 sec.
Static stretching should be done at the end of the workout not the start.
You want to keep a small bend in the arms when doing chest flys not fully extending the arms.
Gave coaching tip on kettlebell swings as a reminder it's a quick movement that is a hinging pattern. Keep a soft bend in the knees and use a much heavier weight so you're lifting the weight with your hips when you thrust forward. If you struggle to teach the exercise just choose another one.
Thank you for stretching after the workout!
When completing reps don't just stare at your client, watch their form and give encouragement. When resting try to strike up small talk - ask how it felt, could they lift more for the rep range, any pain etc.
Good spotting on back squats.
No stretch after the workout but did a cool down on treadmill.
Good dynamic warm up but rotator cuff work isn't needed.
Why are you doing alot of rotator cuff exercises?
Focus more on foundational exercises as opposed to isolation exercises.
Swap db tricep kickbacks for cable kickbacks but for this client a full body compound workout makes more sense.
Bring clients hand in for pushups and get rid of the mat if he continues to do pushups on his toes.
Good form corrections.
No stretch after the workout.
Finished up assessments since met client late.
Ensure you have one hand over and one hand under the bar (not touching) when spotting. Don't have both hands underneath.
It's fine to watch a few reps of their squat from the side when the weight is lighter but still make sure you are spotting for the remaining reps.
Ensure only clients heels are on the board for squatting.
Don't forget to put your weights away.
Overall a really great workout, pacing was good, loading was good. I'd just focus a little more on encouragement.
No stretch after the workout.
Showed up late and asked Hannah if client was here and then left instead of waiting for a few minutes.
Good encouragement and corrections but ensure you are spotting the client from behind on back squats.
Would like to see more variety in the workouts then different squat variations. It's overkill to do back squats, bench squats and front squats in one workout.
Don't spot them for bench squats. If the client was to fail the bench is in your way and you wouldn't be able to help them up.
You don't spot for front squats, just have them drop the weight on the safety arms if she fails.
For this client box jumps instead of depth jumps would be better.
Your clients food don't need to be angled that much on the leg press.
Calf raises are a smaller muscle group and should be done.
Good correction on single leg deadlifts. It's better to use lighter weight and progress to heavier.
Loved that you walked beside your client for walking lunges.
Good stretches post workout.
Workout was pretty short, finished in 35 min.
Client 5 min late.
Good loading and spotting.
Make sure you bring the treadmill incline back to 0 before getting off.
Good dynamic warm up.
Make sure to spot for the back squat.
Avoid static stretching in the warm up.
Don't forget to spot your client on the back squat and help them re-rack.
Too much knee bend in the RDL, focus more on hinging and keeping a small bend in the knees.
Why are you doing a weight inline lunge? Inline lunge is just an assessment and shouldn't be weighted, for a workout you could do stationary, reverse, walking lunge.
Woodchopper attachment should be higher.
Workout was right on an hour without a cool down.
Avoid static stretching in the warm up.
If you're only using dumbbells or stretching move onto the floor and utilize that space.
For lunges - have your client drop the weights and take a much bigger step forward and lose the wight until she has better form.
When planking the clients hip should be in line with the rest, they were dropped too low.
For calf raises the toes should be on the board not the heels.
For goblet squats you want the client to keep the kettlebell close to her chest and turn the kettlebell upside down to hold it better.
Exercise order is messy. You want to do larger compound movement first - squats, lunges, rows, then isolations.
Good use of space in the beginning. When you're doing stretching move over to the floor and get a mat for your client.
Great motivation and loading weights.
Avoid static stretching in the warm up.
If you're only using dumbbells move onto the floor and utilize that space.
if your clients feet don't touch the ground when lying on a bench get her to move to the smaller benches. When you are spotting her for chest press kneel on one knee so you're more at her level and able to spot better.
Exercise order doesn't make sense. You want to do large muscle groups first - goblet squats and lat pulldowns before bicep curls.
Client 5 min late.
Great coaching cues.
Stand behind your client and spot them at the wrists as opposed to standing in front of them.
Good job trying to correct the lunge. I'd start without weight until she has good form then progress.
Try to do large muscle groups before smaller - lunge before press.
Client 20 min late.
Great job spotting and re-racking client and loading the client.
Avoid touching the bar for bench press, just hover your hands in a mixed grip position.
When screening the deadlift his hands should be at his neck and lower back not his head and butt. I'd spend more time on screening as his hinge looked more like a poor squat. Remember to cue him to push his hips back and keep a slight bend in his knees.
Have cable for woodchopper up higher so they get the full range of motion.
Why are you doing crab walks?
Don't stand in front of your client when they are dipping on a bench, stand off to the side.
Med balls slams are a full body movement keep encouraging your client to lift their arms above their head and follow the ball to the ground, there should be more of a squat in there.
Instead of using yourself to assist with the Bulgarian split squats have your client use a dowel or the wall for support.
Thank you for wiping down the equipment. 👏🏻
Have your client moves his foot outwards so the weight isn't hitting his thigh.
Great workout and exercise order. Would like a little more encouragement.
Neither showed up. Kailtyn showed up at 11:45am.
Great job!
Good session, keep building and developing.
Do not be afraid to move your client around a bit if it is crowded at the rack station especially if your using dumbbells.
Avoid static stretching warmup. Assisted Chin-ups seemed a little easy for him, try increasing difficulty (reduce the assistance).
Manoj was present, but Blake was absent.
Rowing mid workout is not necessarily wrong.. but most often it is reserved to conclude the workout to avoid burning client out too early.
Good work overall, keep improving on order of exercises.
Client was present but not feeling well, so therefore did not engage in a workout.
Good work, keep developing the relationship and best exercise options.
Good first meeting, keep developing the relationship.
Stand behind your client when she is doing db chest press. Incline on the bench was a little high as well.
Good first session, keep developing the relationship!
Good work, keep developing.
Blake absent.
Move your client from the bench and rack area as it is too crowded around her. This is especially true if you are primarily doing bodyweight exercises.
Good work, keep developing.
Good first session. Keep developing the client trainer relationship.
Good session, keep developing the relationship.
Good work, keep developing.
Way too long of a warmup! Also, do not be afraid to push her, she is definitely more experienced in exercise.
Client's shoulders were shrugging up quite a bit on the lat pulldown. Try to correct for next time.
I like the scapular retraction work you were going with.
Good job recognizing that your client was struggling with energy and the decision to cut your workout short.
Just remember to remind your client next week to eat beforehand!
Safety arms were a bit high (relative to the bottom position of your client's squat), but good thing they were in place.
Client sick
Loading was good on the 1-arm row.
You probably don't need to provide a tactile spot for the biceps curl.
In the future, try to limit the cardiovascular warm-up to a shorter time (client was still going at 12:18 PM).
I'm not sure your client needs to do push-ups from his knees (at the start), he seemed to move to regular push-ups for the rest of the workout which was nice.
Good job on instructing the proper DB path/arc during the chest press. In terms of spotting, try to have your hands spot the client's wrists.
Client was craning her neck forward a bit during the lateral raise.
Overall good workout design today.
Some nice exercise selection (particularly the 1 leg squat/balance).
As you get more comfortable with your client, allow yourself to open up more (and keep the conversation flowing with your client).
I like that you were introducing a dynamic warm-up with your client.
I like that during the walking lunges, you were continuing to coach throughout.
For the goblet squat, try having your client perform them without a heel lift.
You kept a solid pace throughout.
I like the use of a kettlebell for the lying neutral grip press.
During the deadlift, your client was squatting before hinging.
Overall very good job.
Just keep an eye on your pacing, sometimes there are some slowdowns.
By keeping the pace moving, you'll get more work done throughout the hour.
Client sick
During the 1-arm DB row, have your client drop his back leg further back.
For the next step in trainer development, work on keeping conversation/cueing more continuous throughout the workout. There are times where you get a bit quiet.
When doing body weight work, it's better to find a spot out on the aerobics floor (not so closer to the squat rack).
In the goblet squat, have your client take a slightly wider stance. It looked like she was losing her balance a little.
I like that you attempted to teach the deadlift to your client. Also like that you decided to regress down to a dowel when it was clear your client was struggling with the bar.
The hinge is definitely a movement you'll need to continue working on with your client.
Good spotting.
Great superset combo but would have been better to do leg press before supersets, it may have also helped your clients knees from caving in (possibly from fatigue).
Trainer 10 min late.
Good spotting.
You should be spotting at the wrists and not the elbows for shoulder press. If they fail you have better control.
Great work with loading and pushing your client.
I'd choose a different stretch than one that is almost hugging him, there are many stretches that don't have you in your clients personal bubble like that.
Trainer didn't show.
Client didn't show, not feeling good due to high blood sugars (type 1 diabetic).
Would like to see tricep extension after shoulder press.
Have your client stand a little closer for cable tricep extension.
Clients head and shoulders are lifting up during leg raises, have them place their hands under their glutes are switch exercises.
You should be spotting the bench press ensuring you are using a mixed grip to spot.
Exercise order doesn't make sense. You did bench press after a few isolation exercises. If all 3 rigs are taken change the exercise to dumbbell chest press or another chest exercise like pushups or cable flys.
Cue your client in the seated row to keep his shoulders down and back so he isn't shrugging.
Trainer and client didn't show.
Client emailed trainer and isn't coming.
Try to avoid any static stretching during the warm up.
If you're just using the trap bar you can move over to the open floor and utilize the space available. Make sure you have clips on the trap bar.
Good coaching cues and encouragement.
For single arm bent over row coach your client to not drop their shoulder when lowering down.
You should be spotting for all sets when your client is benching, making sure you use a mixed grip. Good loading on the bench press.
When loading and unloading weights you should be helping your client with that, not on your phone.
You had your client set up the squat for your height? and then your client didn't squat?
I'm not sure if you're on your phone to look at your client's workout, but its seems very excessive and unprofessional.
Shoulder press should be spotted from the wrists not the elbows.
Weighted pushups were too hard for your client. If he does well with regular pushups play around with his reps. Pushups should be done before lat raises.
Thank you for using the open floor.
For bb bent over row have your client bend over more, it looked like an awkward curl instead of a row.
Great push on the bike!
Great spotting!
Try to engage more with your client and provide more encouragement.
When the free weight area is crowded and you are just using a kettlebell move to the open floor.
Make sure you are spotting your client. For db chest press kneel on one knee and spot him from the wrists.
For the seated row have your client sit further back so his knees aren't so bent. Also cue him to keep his back straight not leaning backwards. He was bouncing, so I'd lower the weight and focus on his form before increasing.
*stretching early because client tweaked something doing a kettlebell exercise?
For the bb row, have your client start with a lighter weight and focus on his form before adding more weight. Correct your client by having them lean over more and keep a neutral spine, there was too much rounding.
For lat pulldown cue your client to keep his shoulders down and back so he isn't shrugging.
When you're not using the rack and only using dumbbells move over to the open floor and utilize the open space, there is no need to cram your client in the rack.
For the lat pulldown stand behind your client. You can help her bring the bar down to her or let them grab the bar.
Good choice to bump up his shoulder press weight. Spot your client at the wrists not the elbows, you'll have better control if your clients struggles or fails. You also don't need to be touching your client for every rep just hovering your hands.
Try and engage with your client when he's resting. Ask how it felt, where he felt it, could he do more reps etc or just general chatting.
For cable tricep extension have your client stand closer to the cable so he isn't as bent.
Why are you benching at the end of the workout? If all 3 rigs are taken swap to db bench press.
Don't forget to spot the back squat.
J hooks for back squat were too high.
Have your client tuck their chin when deadlifting and not looking in the mirror.
Good motivation.
Glute bridges with hold are definitely too easy for your client either add a dumbbell, barbell or move to hip thrusters
Great coaching cues and loading.
J hooks for bench press were too high.
When spotting for shoulder press avoid touching their wrists unless needed, just hover your hands.
Lat pulldown after shoulder press - if the lat pulldown is taken swap to a different lat exercise.
For woodchoppers have the foot closet to the cable planted on the ground. I'd also move the cable up.
Try not to overload your client with information and just tell her what she needs to know.
Nary said she has a shoulder issue and overhead movements irritate her shoulder so doing pulldowns wouldn't be the best exercise for this. If you didn't know this info about her ask a few questions at the start of the workout so you can adjust to her needs.
The pink kettlebell is too easy for your client, add a heavier weight for her.
For calf raises using a thicker piece of wood or move client to a stepper.
It looks like you might be doing a circuit? Exercise order doesn't make sense, try to still focus on larger compound movements like squats, deadlifts, pushups, rows.
For deadlift try to cue your client to hinge at the hips. You can also tell her not to bend her knees so much which is why it looks more like a squat than a deadlift.
Increase your clients reps on bent over row, looks too easy for your client.
Good spotting on the chest press.
Don't press right in the rig unless you are using the barbell, move the bench out from the rig. Also have your client sit up grab the weights then have her get into position it's not as awkward as handing her the weights.
deadlift
bicep curls
Make sure to put the board away when your done.
When your client is doing flys have one knee on the ground so you can spot her better. Also don't grab the weight from your clients teach them how to get in and out of position with them holding the weights.
Really great coaching cues and encouragement.
Instead of doing a standing shoulder press for your client, move to a seated shoulder press with back support.
I'm not sure what you are trying to do for the single leg deadlift with the knee coming up??
Don't forget to spot your client when pressing.
Great job with loading and coaching.
Reminder to just hover your hands and not actually touch the bar unless it's visible they are struggling.
You did a good job trying to coach your client with the hinging pattern.
Great job with loading.
Put the safety arms up higher on bb press incase he fails he can drop the weight.
Get your client to tuck her chin for deadlifts.
Don't stand behind your client when they are thrusting just stand to the side.
If your client struggles to balance split squats have her hold a dowel.
Good pushing of your client, keep working on building the strength.
Good work overall, keep trying to push her little by little.
Good work, keep building and improving on your client's strength.
Good work overall, keep building and gradually push him to improve.
Good effort, keep pushing him especially on some of the strength exercises.
Do not forget about the importance of order of exercises.
Ayana missing.
Good work on cutting down the warmup.
Keep working on building the relationship.
Lauren missing
Good pushing and adjusting the workout as needed for your client especially when she was feeling cramps in her legs
Try to use more of the gym floor if it gets too busy in one area. During the DB deadlifts, there was 2 other client and trainers working around her. When using DB you can move around more freely.
Try warmups that are more specific to the exercises that you will be doing with your client that day.
Good workout tempo and pushing your client.
Perhaps try some more upper body stretching at the end of workout?
Good use of time, despite client being late. Keep pushing and building on his goals.
Good work overall
Good job using more of the gym floor space!
Good technical instruction, but try not to take too much time.
Overall, great work- keep building and improving on your client's goals.
Good pushing your client with the different exercise loads.
Keep building on his fundamentals and improving on his form.
Good dynamic warmup and appropriate client loading.
Good spotting and interaction. Keep building and working on his goals.
Good pushing and interacting with your client, she looks to be having a great time.
Keep challenging and trying new things with her.
Good correction on lat pulldown swinging. Keep encouraging good form before weight.
Good loading and interaction with your client.
Good workout tempo and energy.
If you feel your client may be a bit too tight, do not forget to devote some time to some stronger stretching methods (bands).
Good job pushing your client more this time around.
Good interacting and making her feel comfortable and engaged.
Keep trying different warmups
Try to get your client to hinge more during BB rows.
Client was also pulling a little too far down on lat pulldowns.
Keep working on form, but overall great work!
I like the amount of technical coaching you've been doing on Yagni's squat mechanics.
Good job spotting the floor press.
Overall, good technical instruction during the seated row.
Trainer missing
When having a client doing the incline DB chest press, just get into the habit of standing behind your client (in spotting position), so you can help if needed.
Good job maintaining solid conversation throughout.
I like the decision to start with the barbell back squat, also appeared to be good loading throughout.
Loading for the 1-arm row could have been a bit heavier, client looked quite comfortable throughout.
Try and develop the habit of encouraging/talking to your client during sets as well as during down time. Often, during the set is a great time to provide on-going motivation.
Alain was missing
I like that you were increasing the loading on the lat pulldown.
Also, good cueing for the hinge.
When dealing with a client who is struggling with the hinge, you can set them up on an incline bench to give them a T-bar row option. It'll help keep their spine neutral throughout the set.
Keep working towards having on-going communication, particularly during sets. It's sometimes tricky trying to count reps and continue conversing with your client, but it can be done!
I like that you've made a point of working on a real area of weakness (ankle mobility).
I thought the reverse walking lunges were an interesting addition this week (that worked well given the room was a bit quieter).
Some nice core exercises this week, definitely was as good challenge for your client.
The biggest area to continue working is maintaining on-going communication and motivation throughout the session.
Overall some solid exercise choices today.
Just for future: when a client complains of shoulder/elbow pain while back squatting, switch them to a safety bar (or use deadlift straps attached to a bar).
I would have preferred to see the trap-bar deadlift programmed earlier in the program (before the leg curls).
Overall nice job with teaching the hinge. You correctly identified the technical errors she was making and offered some ideas for how they could be fixed.
Some nice exercise today!
Excellent conversation and cueing throughout.
Nice selection of exercises and sequencing.
During the ball slams, try and have your client generate more force with her core (as opposed to arms)
Try and get the warm-up completed a little faster overall. Often it's taken 15+ minutes of your 50 minute session.
You were still doing cardio at 1:45
Client appeared to have been able to handle more load during the trap-bar deadlift.
Good conversation throughout.
Some solid exercise choices this week.
Keep trying to encourage your client to go with more load.
When doing a regression push-up, try to do a bench version.
Keep working towards getting louder/more animated with your clients
For lat pulldown have your client grip the bar wider.
I'm unsure if you were trying to do a facepulls or a row on the cables. If the seated row was taken switch to single arm row or a trx row since you already did bent over rows.
When on the trx keep the straps tight and avoid any slack.
Don't forget to save a few minutes at the end for stretching.
Trainer 5 min late. Try to arrive 10-15 min before scheduled session.
Good use of entire gym floor.
Your client's knee is coming up on the bent over row likely because his weight is so heavy, maybe try swapping to landmine single arm rows.
Don't forget to save a few minutes at the end for stretching.
Client forgot shorts, great job adapting workout with that limitation.
You did a really great job coaching your client on rowing today. You are a really great trainer!
Client 5 min late.
Good use of time despite your client being late.
When doing lunges have them step off the mat so it doesn't slip on them and cause injury.
For Bulgarian split squats have your client slow down his reps and add dumbbells to make it more challenging.
Ensure you are spotting on the back squat and have clips on the bar. Try elevating your client heels with the board, his heels look like they're lifting up.
Would like to see more communication with your client.
For calf raises have your client on a steppers or a box so he can get more range of motion.
For jumping lunges coach your client to take a larger jump.
Would still like to see you load your client with more weight.
Session was cut short for clients blood sugar, stretched for remainder of the session.
Good coaching and loading.
Great stretching.
Would like to see a little more communication and motivation with your client, seemed very quiet.
For facepulls have your client pull towards their forehead, so pulling a little higher than he was.
Good loading and exercise selection.
For cable pulldowns have your client use a wider grip using the lat pulldown bar.
Don't forget to save a few minutes at the end for stretching.
Trainer and client no show.
Trainer and client no show.
Avoid squatting on the mat just in case it slides on the client.
Warm up was great, but avoid doing any static stretching in the warm up
For back squat spotting have the safety arms up, and move a bit closer to your client.
Good spotting for single leg dl's.
Watch his shoulders on the farmers walk and cue to keep them back and down.
Keep your clients need together for the quad stretch.
For overhead db tricep ext have your client tuck their shoulders in closer.
Shoulder press should be spotted from the wrists not the elbows, this way you have better control where the weight moves. Cue your client to push the weight straight up, the weight was moving outwards on the up. Have your client press in front of a mirror just until their form is improved and he understand what to do.
For this client I wouldn't be doing any combo exercises ( sh press to curl) and stick with more compound movements than isolations.
Your coaching is really good.
Instead of tricep pushups move to regular pushups and start either from an incline bb or on his knees.
Why did you do all upper isolation exercises and then a calf raise?
Good coaching on the deadlift.
Cue your client to avoid looking in the mirror for squats.
I liked that you change up the cardio intervals and gave variety.
For bb bent over row, have your client drop the weight and focus on his form. He is too upright and his upper back is hunched over.
Make sure you put safety clips on the bar when loaded.
I'd like to see more communication with your client. When resting ask them how the exercise felt, where they felt it, and re-teach any form issues. When exercising push them, encourage them or tell them they have 2 reps left.
Clients elbows are moving too much in the last few reps of cable curls - good push for him, but cue him to avoid moving his elbows.
Great loading on the bench press.
I'd like to see more communication with your client when resting.
Good exercise selection today.
For kettlebell deadlifts have your client tuck their chin, retract their shoulder and come back to a full extension at the top. Also watch his lower back a few reps had some rounding, decreasing their range of motion can help with that.
The farmer's walk on your toes wasn't needed. If you were aiming to work the calves get a stepper or a box and do calf raises.
Why are you doing a pallof press and a rotation in the same movement? Pallof press is an anti-rotation exercise. If you want rotation opt for a woodchopper.
For quad stretch have them keep their knees together.
Kneel in a split stance for spotting (mentioned this in person) chest press/flys.
For assisted pullups your client is putting your body backwards, lower the weight and correct the form before adding more resistance.
Finished early, could spend more time stretching
Unless Nary has a rotator cuff issue you don't need to do rotator cuff (the weight is also too heavy for that) for warm up but keep in mind she does have shoulder issues. Thread the needle would be a good movement for her.
Great motivation!
Have your client stand in a staggered stance for chest flys.
For shoulder press don't spot your client from the elbows, you'll have more control spotting at the wrists.
No stretching? Still have time to do so.
Kneel instead of stand when spotting bench press (discussed in person).
For farmers walk have your clients chest up and shoulders down.
Warm up was too intense. Remember to keep it light.
Make sure you spot him when doing chest press.
Good encouragement.
Ensure you spot your client during chest press by kneeling on one ground (one knee up).
Great exercise selection today.
Pallof press with a rotation? Pallof press is an anti-rotation exercise, if you want rotation choose a different exercise like woodchoppers.
It's okay to watch form when their squatting but I'd at least spot the last few reps and help he re-rack her weights.
Great job today.
Trainer didn't show, client was here.
Client had an excessive lean forward and butt wink, I'd start with a goblet squat to correct her form before moving to a back squat.
Seated row - have her extend her legs more, sit upright, keep her shoulders back, and only moving her arms (as mentioned in person).
Make sure you put away your equipment when moving to the next exercise.
Coach your client to keep her shoulders down and back (retracted) during the lat pulldown.
Better exercises today.
Lower j hooks for back squat and make sure to spot her.
good session today, I'd like to see push your client a little more.
Trainer and client no show.
Good coaching cues.
For bent over row have your client move her leg back so the weight isn't hitting her thigh.
Lateral raises can be higher, stopping at shoulder height and standing off to the front of her so she can see herself and you.
When it's busy and you're just using dumbbells move onto the open floor.
Raise the cable height on the tricep ext.
Avoid doing isolation exercises before rows.
If you're clients on the floor stretching go down to the floor with them or even stretch with them.
Spot at the wrists not the elbows so you have more control when you need to help them.
Good motivation.
Good spotting.
Try to offer more encouragement/cue reminders when he's doing his sets.
Have your client tuck his chin when deadlifting.
Good catch on his knee caving in trap dl's, watch his feet too, there is some shifting happening.
Good coaching cues and motivation.
Still have 15 minutes left to stretch.
Bird dogs first?
Great loading on the dl's.
No stretching afterwards, still have 5 minutes.
Spot the shoulder press from the wrists not the elbows.
Cue your client to push the weight upwards under control. She doesn't need to have the weights bang together.
Have your client tuck her elbows in more on the tricep extension. If your client still struggles it's better to move to a different exercise like cable tricep extension.
Keep your clients hands separated when planking.
I recommend swapping out russian twists for a more effective core exercise.
Great motivation and exercise choices.
Try to devote a bit more time to mobility at the end.
Keep up the good work.
a little long on warmup, try to keep to 5 minutes
Good exercise choices and instruction
Good stretching at the end
Keep up good work.
A little short on the warmup, try to do about 5 minutes.
Make sure client is not excessively tensing up shoulders on rope pulldowns.
Short cooldown.
Manoj missing
A little long on warmup, try to keep it to 5 minutes.
Dynamic warmup
Good pushing workout and motivation.
Keep encouraging the client's enthusiasm by trying new things.
Good use of gym floor
Watch client's arm on the DB row to not swing at the bottom portion of movement.
For full body workouts, may be better to alternate lower and upper body exercises through the workout.
Try to use bands for upper body stretches to focus on bigger muscle groups
Jacob missing.
Dont be afraid to push your client a little more.
Keep working on the encouragement.
Keep up the good work.
Be careful on med ball slams as the clients lower back was rounding.
Good encouragement and motivation.
Good use of gym floor
Good encouragement and pushing your client.
Good job spotting.
Try some band stretching at the end of the workout
Try to encourage a better depth on the barbell back squat.
Good encouragement and workout pace.
Keep up good work
Try to encourage a more neutral spine on the DB rows. It was a bit momentum heavy.
Good job adjusting your workout to your client's needs.
Keep up the good work
Good interaction and encouragement.
Good workout pace and load.
Keep pushing your client!
Both missing
Good use of gym floor space
Good exercise choices and technical instruction
Keep up the good work
Your ability to maintain conversation/coaching throughout the session is a definite strength of yours.
I'm also seeing improvement in your client's squat mechanics, good job!
Good spotting position during the incline DB press.
I like the overall exercise selections you made today.
For the face pull, set the height of the pull closer to face height. This way the client can't use lats/bodyweight as readily.
Client needs more load during the 1-arm row
Much better transition from warm-up into the workout today!
Just make sure you are slowing your client's tempo (during the bench press and chin ups).
The 1-arm rotational row was a nice choice.
When teaching the deadlifts, the squat racks were free so you could have worked in there (would mean you'd wouldn't have had to carry bars back and forth across the gym floor).
Good choice with the swing, just really emphasize the aggressive glute squeeze (and have the client do the move faster if possible).
Overall solid improvements in multiple areas... keep moving forward.
I like that you included some knee/neck supports during your t-spine mobility work.
One again, some very nice exercise choices (good level of corrective vs. core exercise)
When teaching the lat pulldown, you want to stand behind the client in order to provide tactile cues.
I like the decision to incorporate some banded unilateral lateral raise.
When coaching farmer's walk/walking lunges, make sure you are staying in front of your client and continuing to coach/converse.
A little condensed this week due to stroller fit, but overall still a very solid workout.
Probably could have pushed the pace of the workout a little faster.
Much better transition from warm-up into exercise this week.
Overall was much more appropriate to client's needs/goals (unfortunate that Hunter had to leave early).
Some nice exercise choices this week.
Also good job overall with the pacing of today's workout. Less warm-up and more working out is better for the typical 20 year old client.
Make sure you aren't sitting down during the training session.
Exercise choices were ok, make sure you get in the habit of standing in front of your client whenever possible (easier for communication).
When coaching the DB shoulder press, make sure you are standing behind the client. And don't be afraid to guide your client's arms through the desired ROM.
Also during the plank your client's hips were sagging, make sure you are correcting that as soon as you notice it.
You can use the wall as a target for a client's bum (when teaching the hinge).
Step ups were a good choice as a single leg exercise.
This week's workout did seem better overall.
Good loading and spotting!
Try a staggered stance for facepulls next time with his load it will give him more stability.
Great loading (as always with this client).
Great spotting when client was failing.
Great loading!
Don't forget clips when the bar is loaded for bench press.
Awkwardness between sets. Try to ask your client about the set, weight, muscles they felt, any issues etc or just basic conversation.
During his set motivate and push them, give him form reminders or say "2 more to go" etc.
Ensure you are spotting in a mixed grip for bench press.
Slow down on the tricep extension, if he's going fast because it's too hard lower the weight.
Don't forget to spot on chest press getting down into a kneeling position.
Great loading!
Keep clients hands separated during the plank and have him retract his shoulder blades.
Trainer and client no show.
Keep your clients chin tucked with trap bar dl's.
You're doing a really great job loading your client and really pushing him.
Watch your clients shoulders when curling, they were starting to shrug.
Trainer and client no show.
Good pushup regression.
Opt for a different exercise than sit ups, a mcgill crunch is a better alternative.
For woodchoppers if standing have the cable at the highest setting.
Keep your clients hands separated when planking and have her retract her shoulders and lower her glutes.
Instead of a banded pallof press use a cable. Just remember banded is typically for special pops clients.
Try and improve your communication with your client. When they're resting ask them how the set was, where they felt it, could they do more reps/weight etc.
Trainer and client now show.
Make sure not to touch the client when spotting unless they are struggling, just have your hands hover. Try to hand her hands straighter, if that's hard for her lower the weight.
For facepulls try a staggered stance to give more stability.
When practicing hinging your clients knees are locked, try to coach her to bend her knees and push her butt back towards the wall.
Cue your client to keep her shoulders down and back on the rows to avoid any shrugging.
Keep your clients hands separated when planking and ensure her elbows are in line with her shoulders.
Good push on the bench press! Just make sure to spot with a mixed grip.
For shoulder press she has a big arch in her back, bring her to a bench with a back pad and press there instead of standing.
Increase your clients weight, she can definitely handle more.
Watch your clients hip on the single leg dl, they were opening up to much.
Try a staggered stance for facepulls, this will give you more stability and control and then he won't be leaning back so much.
For tricep extension watch your clients shoulders, make sure they aren't working more than the tris.
Tuck your client's elbows in for overhead db extension.
Would like to see some more communication with this client.
If you don't need the safety arms move them out of the path of the bar.
Romanian dl should be set up around higher (around their hands when standing normal).
No cool down?
Make sure theres no obstacle on the floor when squatting.
Nary's left heel was lifting a little and it looks like she was pushing her knees forward instead of in line with her toes.
When your client's on the floor get on the floor with them instead of standing over top of them.
Your client has an excessive lean and heels coming up on the goblet squat. Try elevating her heels.
For the chest press your clients hands are going to far outwards, in this case guide her hands for the first few reps until she can bring the weight straight up.
Better exercise selection this week.
Stretching at 10:40, still another 5-10 minutes you can use for training.
J hooks were too high for you client.
If you increase the weights don't put the other weights to the side, re-rack them please.
Great loading and coaching!
Client 5 min late.
Great push on the squats! Just watch her knees caving in when she's struggling.
Great encouragement but you don't need to say something the whole time. For some clients it can be annoying or distracting.
Ensure you aren't touching your client when spotting unless they need help.
For shoulder press make sure her elbows are coming down to 90, they don't need to come down all the way.
Front leg in the bretzel shouldn't be on top of the other leg.
Good use of bands with Nicholas.
I'd like to see more communication with your client.
Client 5 min late.
Great push on the wall slams!
Don't actually touch the barbell on the bench press unless your clients needs help. Just have your hands hover with a mixed grip.
Instead of a band pallof press use the cables (make sure you're not getting mixed up with special pops pallof press).
I'd love to see you push your client and challenge her to lift heavier.
Client Missing
Good workout pace and encouragement.
Good exercise choices and instruction.
Great work.
Good effort throughout, make sure to take a bit more time for warmup.
Dont forget to clear weights off from machine after done (leg press).
Blake missing
Both missing
Good lower body workout and encouragement throughout
make sure to keep client focused on workouts and not take too long of breaks
Good use of bands for warmups and end of session stretching.
Make sure to use a reverse grip for bench press spotting
Dont forget to wipe machines after use
Great communication throughout, but careful not to take too long between sets.
Both missing
Good pushing and resistance choice.
Keep working on client encouragment.
Try to take some more time on warmup and cooldowns.
Blake missing.
Gouri Missing.
Good encouragement and communication throughout.
Perhaps take a little extra time for warmup and stretching.
Overall, great work.
Good encouragement and communication throughout.
Keep working on exercise pace and structure.
For weight loss clients, mini circuits work well.
Good encouragement and communication throughout.
Good workout pace and technical instruction.
Perhaps try to include some band stretching at the end of workout.
Good exercise choices and encouragement.
Great communication throughout, but careful not to take too long between sets.
Good technical instruction and corrections.
trainer missing.
Good lower body workout.
Great communication and encouragement throughout.
Perhaps try to devote a bit more time to some stretching especially for the large muscle groups of the lower body.
client missing.
Just a reminder, that when doing hip thrusts you can often use the leg curl machine (built in padding and easier to adjust the load up/down).
Very nice session overall. Keep working with Yagni to develop that inner belief that she's strong enough to handle more load in many exercises!
Good load selection on the seated DB shoulder press.
Overall a nicely put together session. Good loading throughout and good pace.
Client no show
Joel missing (emailed in advance)
Good load selection on the DB shoulder press.
Nice overall instruction on the seated row. Just keep an eye on your clients starting to shrug as they fatigue.
Very nice improvements through your sessions with Adelaide, particularly in getting her to work with more challenging loads in most exercises!
Good job on the loading for the swings. With a stronger client, often going for a 1-arm variant will be a most suitable challenge (unless you have really heavy kettlebells).
Client no show
Good job with continuing to animate conversation throughout the session.
For the incline push-ups, better to have your client do those working off the squat rack (so you can adjust the height of the bar), it'll better allow you to scale to appropriate difficulty.
Client no show
Weighted wall squats!?!? You are a mean trainer ;-)
Overall really nice workout today and really good job with communication throughout.
Some nice warm-up drills.
Keep getting your client to challenge themselves on load.
Good job on the 1-arm row.
Just remember to try and stand facing the client when talking to them (where possible).
Good job incorporating the incline push-up with your client this week. You'll be able to scale difficulty much better with that variant moving forward.
Just watch the placement of your tablet, you left it where your client might drop a dumbbell onto it!
Keep an eye on your client's foot position during the leg press. Om had a significant out-toe on his right foot.
Client missing
Nice job incorporating the deadlifting straps.
Good job adjusting the single leg work to find the appropriate challenge for your client.
Great work today!
Avoid doing static stretching before the workout.
Triceps before bent over rows?
Good coaching and loading.
No cool down.
Put clips on when the bar is loaded (huge safety risk).
When your client is doing dips, stand beside the machine.
Slow down your clients pushups and encourage him to fully extend his elbows. Also get down on the ground with your client so you aren't standing over top of him.
No cool down.
Keep the hands separated and parallel during the plank, have him also retract his shoulder blades.
No cool down.
For split squats move the box against the wall so it doesn't move and have your client take a much larger step forward.
Trainer and client no show.
When your client is doing cable lat raises don't stand behind him, stand where he can see you.
If your client is having back pain his back shoulder be supported for shoulder press, move him to a seated shoulder press with back support.
When weighing your client you should have their shoes, sweater and hat removed.
Communication, motivation, and coaching cues are alway great with your clients.
For med ball slams this should be a full body movement, push her to slam the ball harder and use her whole body.
You're doing really well with your coaching.
Great use of gym space.
I'd like to see a bigger load when doing db thrusters.
Make sure to put clips on when the bar is loaded, I'd lower the safety arms for romanian deadlifts so the bar is below his hands.
Try and encourage your client when he's got really heavy weights, minimal communication or coaching cues during sets.
Single arms deadlifts - only need weight in one hand.
Great coaching and loading!
Watch your clients shoulders on lat pulldown, he's got some shrugging happening.
Good coaching on bent over row, if he struggles with his form just switch the exercise. I'd have him bring his leg out wider and cue to keep his back flat, he is leaning forward too much creating and even more rounding.
Mentioned in person corrections to forward lunge.
Kettlebell swings aren't the best exercise for this client, I'd try another hinging movement. This is meant to be an explosive movement not a slow movement.
Good use of the gym floor today (ie moving the bench).
When doing the bench press don't take the weight away from your client teach her to bring the weights into her chest and lower to the ground.
Good regression to knee pushups, just ensure the bar is secured and doesn't move on your client - this is a huge safety risk.
Mentioned in person stance for facepulls.
Good coaching and loading.
Instead of standing around waiting for others to be done either swap the exercise with equipment available or use the rig for pullups.
Avoid a double leg hamstring stretch. Single leg will be easier for her to keep her knees down.
Great loading and motivation as always!
Good exercise swap when the cable was full.
Good coaching cues on walking lunges, just keep giving her reminders to keep her chest up.
Good motivation today!
Flip the kettlebell upside down for goblet squats, it will be easier on her wrists.
Try not to overload your client with technical info that isn't needed.
Good hinge screening.
Have your client stand closer to the cable for tri ext.
Why are you having your client hang there on the back extension? If it's between sets have her stand up.
No cool down.
Great loading!
Unload your weights when you're done with them.
What's happening on the rower? Arms should come forward before the knees bend.
Arm swings should be done at the start of the workout not for a cool down.
Coaching is getting better but try not to touch the client all the time unless you need to.
I'd like to see a little more communication instead of awkward standing around.
For glute bridges keep your clients feet off the mat and instead of a glute bridge hold add weight or elevate her feet.
Coaching is getting better!
I'd still like to see you push your client to lift heavier and really have her struggling in the last few reps.
Watch your clients back in lat pulldown, she was leaning too far back, make sure you cue her to keep her core tight.
Good spotting and loading on back squat.
Client had a rounded back on the single leg deadlift, make sure to watch his form from all angles.
For jumping lunges have your client take a wider stance as his feet were too narrow when landing.
I think your client is too tall for the bar for hanging raises, I'd move him to a higher bar.
Good spotting on back squat.
Keep it professional and no texting etc on your phone.
Your client walked right up to you when you were talking to Emily and you didn't even acknowledge him, that was very rude and unprofessional.
For pulldowns you did try to correct his form (knees were too bent and back rounding) but I'd lower the weight or try a different exercise if he still can't fix his form.
You did it again on the back extension, if it's supposed to be a stretch there are better alternative that wold be better to stretch the back.
Cool down was weak.
For goblet squats have the kettlebell upside down, it will feel better for your client.
Client has asthma and breathing heavy, workout is cut short with a cool down.
Good coaching and loading today.
I'd like to see a little more motivation and communication with your client.
Don't stand over your client when stretching, go to the ground with them.
Client 20 min late.
Knees were too bent in rdl's.
Good coaching and motivation.
Get on the ground with your client for any floor work/stretching so you're not standing over your client.
Despite your client being late the workout was short.
Try to go a little lower on the incline bench if trying to target chest.
Good instructional cues and spotting
Good first session and exercise choices.
Try not to let client pause the bar on her chest during bench press.
Good workout pacing and instruction.
Good effort on your new client's first session.
Keep working on positive encouragement and proper form.
Dont forget your order of exercises (large muscle groups before smaller ones).
If a machine is in use, try to use an alternative option or come back to it later.
Good encouragement and pushing your client.
Overall good first session with new client.
Aidan absent.
Lauren absent.
Good spotting and instructional cues.
Client will likely benefit from circuit training.
Good first session with new client.
Good instructional cues and communication.
Keep trying to challenge your clients to push themselves more than they would by themselves and try new things.
Going forward, it might be a good idea to dedicate some time to some core work as well.
Good first session with your new client.
I like that you started off with doing some coaching on the hinge.
Also like the banded side walks.
In the walking lunge, try and stay in front (eye contact) for your client throughout.
I like the inclusion of the heel lift on the goblet squat pulses. Client also seemed to like it.
In the leg press, keep working on having your client drive her knees out.
With the hip bridge, another option you can use is the leg curl machine. Makes changing loads quicker/easier.
Good loading in the incline chest press.
Overall solid exercise selections.
Good loading choices throughout.
During the sled work, position yourself in the path of where your client will be pushing (to prevent people from walking in the way).
Nice job attempting to correct the KB swing (client needed to have a more aggressive hip extension)
Andre 15 minutes late.
Interesting clock balance drill...
Client missing
Keep trying to push your clients and keep the positive encouragement going.
Don't be afraid to try new things (different warmup machines and stretches).
Good first session with new client.
Keep up the positive encouragement and continue pushing your client.
Dont be afraid to try new things as well!
Good work overall with your new client.
I find that the best time to correct form is after the client is done their set. Sometimes talking to them while doing the set can distract/overwhelm them.
Keep working at it!
Try to get the client to hinge a little more on the db rows.
Keep up the positive encouragement and don't be afraid to challenge your client going forward.
Good work overall.
Good first session with new client.
Keep trying to encourage good form and tempo during each rep.
Overall, good work.
Try to keep the paloff press at chest level.
Good pushing your client and interaction.
Keep up the positive encouragement and great workouts.
Good interaction and positive encouragement.
Will take a couple of sessions to get into the right groove of things with a new client.
Overall, good work.
Both showed up but at different times.
Good work pushing your client and encouraging good form and rep tempo.
Keep up the positive encouragement and motivation.
Would like to see an upper body workout soon and perhaps some core work too!
I really like the banded bar press idea.
Very well thought out workout, particularly in light of some of the limitations your client had.
Solid exercise choices and good loading this week.
An exercise like the BOSU bobbing bird might work better earlier in the workout (it's surprisingly challenging on balance)
Good job keeping the conversation flowing throughout.
Client isn't coming
Some good coaching/cueing this week.
Nice job with including some landmine work this week!
Good loading on the chest press. Also very good spotting position overall.
Keep ensuring you keep the workout pace moving forward.
When doing the lying leg curl, make sure you adjust the hip pad (it was flat instead of being slanted up). It will better position the client to be able to do the exercise.
Workout pacing felt a little slow overall this week.
Lots of good coaching and cueing this session.
Client was struggling grasping the swing, but I like that you continued to try and coach it.
I like that you jump right into the bench press.
Overall some solid exercise choices.
I like that you are using tactile cueing during the seated row.
Keep working on animated conversation throughout the hour.
Static stretching should be done after the workout.
Make sure to spot at the wrists not the elbows so you have control of where the weights go.
Spot your client for skull crushers and have her bring her elbows in more. I noticed her feet weren't planted either so next time move her to the shorter flat bench.
Chest flys should have been the first exercise.
Make sure to spot your client not just watch from the side.
Communication is good today!
For this client I'd have him do bench press instead of pushups.
Workout was short, could have added another exercise or more rest depending on his goals.
Great communication today!
Good exercise swap when the cables were taken.
Good loading.
To spot chest flys kneel instead of stand.
For the thrusters load your client with heavier weight and progress it to a snatch.
Good coaching as always.
Have her take a larger step for forward lunges.
For steps up, a bench is fine but if she feels unstable use a box.
Trainer and client no show.
Trainer no show.
Client showed at 8am instead of 9am and didn't come back.
Put clips on for bench press.
Great loading, just cue your client to breathe on the exhale.
Ensure you are spotting on the back squat and safety arms are locked in - had to give you the deduction for safety.
Great loading on deadlifts, but lower the weight until he can keep a neutral back instead of rounding. Form over weight.
Watch your clients' pulldowns he has an excessive lean back. Have him either stand in a staggered position or lower the weight.
Slow down on the hammer curls.
Good pushing on chin ups!
You did a good workout with back and biceps and did alot of exercises. Your rest period seems very short. I timed a few and they were only, 30 sec. You should aim for 1-2 min depending on his goals.
Stretching started at 9:35.
Have your client stand off the mat.
Doesn't look like there's any communication happening.
Deadlifts - clients knees are straightening too soon, cue him to straighten his knees when the bar is at the knees not when the bar is at his shins.
Avoid standing behind your client. If he is pulling from the ground move the barbell to the open floor so you can move around and watch his form.
I'd like to see more communication and encouragement with your client. Ask him how the weight was, where he felt the exercise etc.
Good use of space.
Good coaching on kettlebell swings. Just remember you need a heavier weight as it's an explosive movement.
Client stepped out for anxiety, good job giving her space but also checking on her.
Good coaching and communication.
For med ball toss have him throw so the ball is in line with his torso.
Watch his shoulders on the seated row, he is shrugging his shoulders. Lower the weight and cue him to keep his shoulders down and back.
Lower the cable by 1 so it's more in line with his chest.
John is away, told me last week.
Loved seeing a circuit! As mentioned stick to no more than 45 sec for each exercise.
Separate your clients hands when planking and retract her shoulder blades.
Increase the weight for her kettlebell swings.
If you're done with your circuit put your equipment away.
Still had some time to do a stretch after cool down on the treadmill.
Good loading on the bench.
For goblet squats have her hold the dumbbell on one end not in the middle, so she can rest the weight on her chest.
Yah for putting her in the trap bar and really pushing her out of her comfort zone.
Communication is great!
For a beginner client an appropriate warm up would be on the treadmill or dynamic warm up like arm swings, t spine rotation etc.
Spot your client at all times.
Bent over rows aren't ideal for this client (can't keep a neutral spine and elbows are flared), move her to lat pulldown or seated row.
For a beginner client a full body workout would be more effective - squat, hinge, lunge, push, pull, core. Try to put yourself in their shoes.
When your stretching on a mat, use the open floor.
1.6 on the treadmill is way too slow, stick to 2-3mph.
I'd adjust the j hooks so they are higher for romanian deadlifts, the hooks should be just below her hands.
Good coaching cues on the lunges.
Lower the cable by 1 for pallof press.
For lat pulldown he is struggling to get the full ROM, so drop the weight so he can pull to at least his chin.
Client is shrugging for lat raises. Opt for shoulder press instead since the weight is already light.
For dumbbell deadlift if she's never done it before have her go just past her knees. Also bring her feet in to hip width and make sure they aren't pointing outwards. Watch her shoulders on the way up and cue her to tuck her shoulders back to avoid shrugging.
You don't need to count all their reps out load and the way you did it today sounds like you're talking to a child not an adult.
Great loading!
Save static stretching for cool down.
Don't actually touch your client when spotting just hover your hands unless he is clearly struggling.
Not much chatting going on. I'd like to see some more communication between sets to get to know your client.
Great loading!
I'd like to see some more communication between sets to get to know your client.
Good spotting!
If you're just doing dumbbell deadlifts move to the open floor and utilize that space.
Save static stretching for cool down.
Good spotting on the bench press!
If you're just doing goblet squats move to the open floor and utilize that space.
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bb row (try to get client to hinge more)
Too much time in conversation
Good effort
Treadmill w/u
Good job pushing your client to try new things.
Good instruction on exercises and stretching
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back squat
lat pulldown
bb curl
behind head rope extension
lateral raises
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Lower body workout
Client goes a little fast on his movements.
Try to do more lower body stretching at the end of workout.
Good effort overall.
Dont forget to devote a little more time to warmup
Try to use some bands for stretching at the end especially upper body.
dynamic w/u
Warmup could have been a bit more intense
Try to lower the bench a bit more on the tripod row
Good work overall.
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Good full body workout sequence.
May not be a bad idea to include some direct core work during the workout.
Good work overall, and keep pushing your client to new challenges.
Don't forget to devote some time to warmup
Upper body workout
Keep working on extra engagement and motivation for your client.
Dont be afraid to try new exercises.
Good work overall, don't be afraid to keep pushing your client.
Perhaps try to add some bands for some upper body stretching at the end of workout.
Good lower body workout.
Keep working on reducing excessive instruction, unless it is absolutely necessary.
Very good improvement overall.
Rehab work
Good work overall, sometimes rehab workouts can be a bit dull but still necessary at times.
Try different methods to keep the work as interesting and engaging as possible.
Hopefully she will be ready for some more intense work soon.
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Upper body workout
Good conversation and engagement with your client.
Continue pushing and challenging your client to reach new goals.
Shoulders were a bit shrugged up during the lat pulldown.
Good job overall.
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Very good coaching cues throughout.
Very good animation/conversation throughout the session.
For the chest flies, try and have your client's arms a bit more extended (not fully locked out at the elbow, just arms less bent)
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Very good loading and exercise selection.
Good conversation throughout.
For the kickback, as opposed to loading with a dumbbell, you might want to try that move using the cable machine for loading.
In the face pull, its best to set the pulley at eye level to make it harder for the client to engage the lats in the lift.
Lots of ankle rehab focus today (appropriate given client's limitations)
Good animation and cueing today. Also very nicely paced workout overall.
Interesting achilles stretch.
I did like the balance challenge you introduced with the BOSU and the cones.
I like the BOSU work, was a nice change of pace for your client.
In the bent over row, try and have your client in more of a hinge.
For the cable face pull, try and set the pulley at face height (it helps limit the involvement of the lats)
This workout was a slower pace than your first one. Also, the order seemed a bit off (best to go with the heavier pulling exercises before the abdominal work)
Good loading on the bench press.
Good coaching instruction on the lat pulldown.
For the barbell overhead press, you would have been better off using the fixed barbells. Client appeared to be struggling with the 45lbs bar
The sandbag squats were a great exercise to introduce.
Very good coaching cues throughout, with better maintenance of conversation during the entire session as well.
For the Bulgarian split squat, your client's lead foot could be further away from the bench.
Try to continue the conversation during rest intervals with your client.
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Good idea using the timer on your phone for rest.
Cue your client not to rock on the lat pulldown and cue him to engage his core to control the movement.
Hands separated and parallel for planking.
Great loading for chest press.
Cue your client to come to full extension for dips.
For chest flys have your client stand in a staggered stance.
Ensure you are spotting your client.
When your client is on the ground get on the ground with her.
Great communication.
When spotting for chest press kneel on the ground with one knee up instead of leaning over.
Great idea to move the bench over to the mirror!
Great loading!
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If your client is only holding one dumbbell for calf raises have him do single leg calf raises or add weight to both hands.
Have your client slow down on Bulgarian split squats or increase the weight if he can easily fly through his reps (same goes for leg curl).
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Great push with your client today!
Use a chair or bench (and have it off to the side or behind) when getting your client set up on the pullup bar, don't have him jump up.
I'd like to see more encouragement and motivation when your clients going through his sets.
No cool down. Always try to stretch or do something to cool down after their workout.
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When your client is lying on the bench kneel (with one knee up) so you are closer to the weight.
Great push on tricep extension but watch your client keeps his shoulders back so he's only using his tri's.
No cool down. Always try to stretch or do something to cool down after their workout.
Great use of gym space.
Better rest and pacing today.
Cue your client to keep his torso upright for seated row (leaning back).
I'd really like to see more communication and you pushing your client. It seems like you're just going through the motions.
As mentioned stand behind your client for lat pulldown this is also helpful so you can watch her back and ensure she's engaging her lats.
Have your client tuck her chin for deadlifts, other than that form is great!
Chest press weight looked easy, keep increasing his weights.
Great communication.
Great push on the Bulgarian SS, set up was perfect.
Coaching and motivation is great!
When practicing deadlifts with the dowel cue her to push her glutes back and straighten her legs until the dowel hits her legs.
Great workout today!
Try to avoid setting up 15 min early so that the trainers before you can still use the equipment.
As mentioned a goblet squat is much better for this (even a box/bench squat is great) and you can do it every week until she's comfortable and maxed out on weight then progress to a back squat.
Kettlebell swing isn't ideal for this client since it's explosive and the energy just isn't there. I'd switch a simpler hinge pattern like a bridge.
It's really great to see you teaching, and doing it well but understand that not every exercise is a good fit for your clients (and can be overwhelming).
Front raises only need to go to shoulder height.
Great workout today!
If you were trying to do a bird dog, it should be opposite arm and opposite leg and the arms and legs don't touch. Having her reach her ankle causes her to lose core engagement.
Keep your hands at his wrists not elbows when spotting.
Great coaching and motivation.
Have your client take a larger step with walking lunges.
Don't stand behind your client for BB press or front raises, stand off to the side.
Good loading.
Arms swings at the end of the workout?
You stretch but it was very minimal, still had 15 minutes to do more stretching/cool down.
Mobility day.
Spotting is great but I'd add more weight to the bench press.
Good plank corrections, just watch his hips from dipping.
Back squat
Good spotting and encouragement
Probably devote a little more time to lower body stretching.
Good job overall.
Dynamic warmup
Back squat
Good coaching on the hinge
Bench Press
Lat pulldown
Good work!
Dynamic warmup
Knees caving in on leg press, probably a little too heavy for him.
Assisted chinups
BB Curl- Try to stand in front of client during bb curl and not over their shoulder.
Lateral cable raises
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Dynamic Warmup
Lat pulldown
Seated row
Seated DB Curls
Rope curls
Mat stretching
Try to keep hands out of pocket to convey a more positive body language.
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band warmup- Try using the bands for lower body warmup too!
Goblet squat
DB deadlift
Lat pulldown
BW Lunges
Incline DB chest press
Seated Row
Pigeon stretch
doorway stretch
Dynamic w/u
Pullups
Lat pulldown
Lateral raises
Hammer curls
Keep trying to work on client motivation and encouragement.
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DB chest press
BB Row
Side lunges
Glute bb bridges
Stationary lunges
Good work on client encouragement and motivation.
Keep pushing your client to new challenges and good work overall!
Inverted TRX Rows
Kneeling shoulder press
Superset with farmer walk
Deadbugs
Assisted chinups
Band stretching
Good pushing your client to new challenges.
Keep up the positive encouragement and good work.
Goblet squats
walking lunges
Leg curl
TRX side lunge- form was a little difficult for him.
Stretching (Try some bands next time for legs)
Lower body workout
Good encouragement and pushing your client
Good choice of exercises
Perhaps devote a little more time to stretching (with bands) if client taps out early.
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Bench press
Shoulder press
Incline DB chest press
Skull crushers
Lateral raises
Good pushing your client to challenging resistance.
Keep up the positive encouragement and motivation.
Upper body workout
Good pushing your client to challenging resistances.
Keep up the positive encouragement and motivation.
Very good loading on the back squat, just make sure you have the safety arms positioned high enough (should the client need them).
Like the TRX leg curl - very challenging
Nice activation/movement prep work today.
Nice solid exercises throughout the session.
I like the circuit today, also seeing some improvements in client's hinge ability.
Your client is very strong, don't be afraid to bump her weight up (particular for lat exercises).
Probably your best overall animation day I've seen to date. Seems like you are really settling into more of a coaching groove now.
Loading looked lighter overall this week than usual, was client injured?
Very good loading the back squat.
Finishing circuit looked diabolical.
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I like that you identified that your client wasn't lifting heavy enough.
Also good trying a tactile teaching cue to help her remember to drive knees out while squatting.
Try to keep the pace moving, you had some solid exercises, but could have done more.
Good coaching on the 1-arm lat pulldown.
Also liked that you gave some coaching cues in the dumbbell biceps curl.
In the cable face pull, try and set the cable at eye-level (to limit the involvement of the client's lats)
Good idea with the circuit, just make sure you are continuing to give technical feedback throughout.
Overall some good exercises (loading appeared challenging)
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Great communication and coaching.
Good catch to elevate heels for back squat.
When your client is on the ground stretching sit on the ground with him so you're not standing over him.
Avoid standing behind your client when he's doing lat raises.
Lower the lat pulldown weight so your client can get the full range of motion (barely pulling to his chin).
Rower as warm up is great but it looked like you had her doing a seated row since she was hardly moving.
Good catch to elevate heels for back squat.
When pushing him to complete his reps give him some form reminders.
Great workout today.
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Great loading!
Have your client tuck his chin so he is maintaining a neutral spine.
Don't forget to add clips to the bar when loaded.
Great loading on lat pulldown, but he really struggled to pull to his chin. I'd lower the weight a little and cue him to keep his shoulders away from his ears (since he was shrugging).
When your client is also pushing that hard motivate/push him, it shouldn't be silent in the last few reps.
Save static stretching for cool down.
I liked the tempo training! Just ensure he keeps his form.
Great loading on the chest flys!
Great form on the wall balls.
Really liked seeing you try different exercises.
Ensure your hands are hovering over the bench press so you can quickly grab the bar. I'd also cue him to slow down his reps since the bar isn't level when he pressing up.
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Great loading and coaching!
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Why did we choose to do an arm only day?
Excessive lean on lat pulldown.
Tuck clients chin for kettlebell bent over row.
Energy level is much better this week!
Last week I mentioned not doing kettlebell swings for this client. As glute bridge or simpler hinge exercise would be better for her to understand.
Workout is unevenly split between upper and lower body (more upper body).
When your clients on the ground for leg curls get on the ground too so you're not standing over him.
Lunges look much better!
Great loading.
Communication is really good.
Workout was a little tight for time, just ensure if you're chatting between reps you're still watching the time. Hannah's correction did cut into that a little.
Great coaching for lunges.
Great loading and coaching.
Kettlebell swings weren't explosive as they should be and the weight was too light, probably better to do a different hinge pattern.
Your client is leaning back too far for lat raises. Instead of lat raises, why not just a shoulder press? Mentioned this last week too.
Lat pulldown should be done before at raises.
Some good teaching points/reminders on the seated row.
I like the inclusion of the bulgarian split squat.
During the deadlift, client had a slight rounding in the lower back. Try and continue cuing throughout to see if you can work on fixing that. I did like that the load was fairly challenging.
Probably could have done the biceps curls more towards the end of the workout, as opposed to right after the deadlifts.
Also continue to work on keeping the conversation/animation going throughout the session.
Good loading & good spotting position on the bench press.
Continue to work on being more animated/conversational throughout your session.
During the floor press, you can still be behind the client in a position to spot.
Overall a nicely designed circuit, client looked to be suitably challenged throughout.
When training, make sure to take your hat off.
Good spotting position for the DB chest press.
Pacing slowed at times, but overall workout went well.
Lots of good exercise selections and loading was consistently on point.
Also very good ability to maintain conversation throughout.
When doing exercises that don't require the squat rack, it's best to move out on the gym floor.
Good loading on the deadlift.
Overall, lots of good choices wrt posterior chain.
Great animation throughout.
Good overall workout design. Loading looked good on most exercises.
Conversation looked a bit better this hour, but continue working on animating/conversing during the rest times.
Nice inclusion on the hip thrusts.
Also liked the step-back lunge (for many clients, it's a better option than striding forward).
I like the inclusion of the conventional deadlift (and overall, client had solid form).
Good set-up for the cable face pulls.
Good positioning on the seated shoulder press (in terms of spotting).
Looked like you had very challenging loading (in a good way) on several of the exercises.
Continue working on keep the conversation/animation going.
Good choice on the incline push-ups.
Farmer's walk could have been loaded heavier.
Also could have loaded heavier on the bent-over row.
bb glute bridges
Lower body circuit.
When setting up a circuit, be mindful of space (it was set up a little close to Lukas and his client).
When client was doing stability ball tuck ins, try not to stand directly over them (take a knee).
Treadmill intervals
Try to use some bands for some stretching and mobility.
Good work.
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Have client stand with both feet in bands during warmup to get a better and more open shoulder press.
Good encouragement and body position relative to client.
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A little too long on the bb back squat
Good spotting and encouragement
Good work overall
Make sure your client hinges more during bb row
Good encouragement and pushing your client.
Overall, good work.
Keep working on positive encouragement and motivation.
Dont be afraid to make conversation with your client between sets!
Try to kneel down when spotting a client on the db chest press on bench.
Overall, good work!
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Try and keep the conversation flowing through the rest portions. At times, you got a little quiet.
Overall, good exercise selections throughout. Loading in particular looked to be consistently challenging.
Very good animation/conversation throughout.
Dropping the client to a knee for the face pull is a good way to limit the involvement/recruitment of the lats - good job.
Good spotting positioning on the back squat. Also nice loading.
Bulgarian was also a nice choice.
Really like the single leg leg-extension to finish things off
You likely could have loaded the RDL heavier. Remember, the glutes/hamstrings are pretty big/strong muscles that can handle load.
Overall nice workout and good conversation throughout.
Good animation/conversation throughout the session.
Overall nice positioning on the bent-over row. Also liked that you opted to use the straps when you noticed that grip fatigue was becoming an issue.
Good coaching/cuing during the lunges.
Overall very nice communication/animation for a client you had just met.
With the swing, aim to reinforce a more aggressive hip pop/extension.
I like that you were coaching some variations in the leg press in terms of foot positioning.
During the 1-leg deadlift, make sure you are correcting the client's balance, his hips were rolling to the side.
Keep working on your comfort level in terms of animating/maintaining conversation throughout the session.
I think you did a solid job of trying to explain the various exercises.
The pace tended to slow down at times.
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Overall some good conversation at the beginning of the session today, the flow slowed in the 2nd half of the workout.
Pacing could be improved, a few times things seemed to slow down.
Really good conversation throughout.
Pacing was a little slower in this workout compared to the earlier one.
Really nice technical teaching/load selection on the DB deadlift and goblet squat.
Also a very nice job animating throughout the rest intervals.
I like that you were offering your client encouragement throughout. I witnessed plenty of fist-bumps.
Overall solid exercise choices.
Pacing could have moved a bit quicker between exercises.
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Awesome job with the loading in multiple exercises today.
Good animation throughout, the conversation seemed natural.
Good load selection on the DB shoulder press.
Plyo push-ups are a nice choice, just may be been better to lead off the workout with them.
Also liked the inclusion of the kneeling landmine press.
Great job on loading and encouraging her to keep increasing the weight.
Great coaching.
Great spotting and loading on back squat.
Glute bridges can be made harder for your client.
Move to the open floor when doing glute bridge and utilize the space.
Avoid standing right behind your client when they're deadlifting.
Bike w/u
Upper body workout
Good work with motivation and encouragement.
Try not to take too long of breaks between sets.
Good work overall!
Treadmill w/u
Good communication and exercise instruction.
Good encouragement and form checks.
Excellent work!
Keep working on positive encouragement and motivation.
Dont be afraid to try new exercises as well!
Overall, keep working on communication and implementation.
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Full body workout.
For sequence of exercises, it is best to leave core work on the mat towards the end to easily transition to stretching. On this same note, seated row and lunges should be done before core as well based on muscle recruitment and effort.
Good job overall.
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Good communication and body language.
Excellent encouragement and pushing your client with new challenges.
Good work overall!
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Excellent job with load selection, definitely pushed your client's leg strength this week. Spotting of the back squat was good in terms of positioning and verbal cuing/support.
The BOSU push-ups (with additional instability challenge) were a nice touch.
I like the inclusion of the band for some of the hip/glute streteches you were working on this week.
Solid exercise choices, I thought the loading looked on point overall. Pacing could have been a touch faster throughout.
Good exercise choices this week. I really like the step back lunge (with the single DB for loading)
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Very nice inclusion of the corner press. Overall some really strong exercise choices.
Noah likely could have handled more load on the DB snatch.
Really great animation throughout today's sesssion.
The KB farmer's walk was a nice choice.
The step back lunges were a good choice. Also nice to see the amount of technical coaching/cueing you were providing during this exercise.
Bike portion ran a bit longer than ideal. Better to increase the intensity and shorten the duration, or assign the client to work on his steady state cardio on his own.
Wood chopper was a good choice.
Workout on the whole was good (until client fell ill, good job following your client to check up on his status)
I like the amount of technical coaching you were providing in terms of the incline push-ups this week.
DB snatch was a good inclusion this week.
Keep working on animating conversation during the rest periods.
Good exercise choices today, would have liked to see you push the loading up a bit heavier though.
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Great communication and coaching!
Great communication and loading!
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Great communication and loading!
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Great job working around client's knee surgery.
Loved the assisted KB deadlifts!
Good loading.
Great job overall!
Great job!
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