MiniFlex

There's usually a pretty obvious reason: • Are you going outside of your personal range of motion? If you don't know what that is, no worries, I explain it here. • The elusive "butt wink" and how to avoid it. • The problem with hip & ankle mobility and how it relates to your squat - a simple fix you can use to fix it. Where to find Rachel: To learn more and apply to work one-on-one with Rachel, vi...

Stop choosing shitty exercises to build muscle AKA get toned. • Incorporating effective reps, becasue if your reps are ineffective reps, what are you even doing? • Learn what a full range of motion is and why you should give a shit. • Discussing why time under tension is important and how that relates to building muscle. • How to get the most bang for your buck when it comes to rep ranges. Where t...

• Legitimately good reasons to wear a weightlifting belt in certain situations. • How a belt creates stability without sacrificing gains or strength. • Simple do's and don't's of wearing a belt. Where to find Rachel: To learn more and apply to work one-on-one with Rachel, visit her website: https://www.rgfit.com/apply  Join Rachel's weekly newsletter : https://www.rgfit.com/newsletter/  Check out...

• A deeper dive into why you're doing cardio in the first place and how it relates to fat loss. • HIIT vs. LISS - What these are why it matters. • The issue with turning your lifting sessions into cardio. Where to find Rachel: To learn more and apply to work one-on-one with Rachel, visit her website: https://www.rgfit.com/apply  Join Rachel's weekly newsletter : https://www.rgfit.com/newsletter/ ...

• You aren't alone, I can guarantee it. Where to find Rachel: To learn more and apply to work one-on-one with Rachel, visit her website: https://www.rgfit.com/apply  Join Rachel's weekly newsletter : https://www.rgfit.com/newsletter/  Check out Rachel's NEW podcasts below MINIFLEX on Spotify or Apple Podcast MUSCLE SCIENCE FOR WOMEN on Spotify or Apple Podcast Connect with Rachel on social media:...

• I discuss the meaning of the term progressive overload and how it can apply to every day life.  • The importance of pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone, even if it's tough. • How achieving something one time is the magic you might be needing. Where to find Rachel: To learn more and apply to work one-on-one with Rachel, visit her website: https://www.rgfit.com/apply  Join Rachel's weekl...

• Most people don't have two hours to spend in the gym, but if you do, great - go for it! • The warm-up I recommend based on the workout you have. • My opinion on mobility, activation exercises, and what actually sets you up for your workout best. Where to find Rachel: To learn more and apply to work one-on-one with Rachel, visit her website: https://www.rgfit.com/apply  Join Rachel's weekly newsl...

If you hate barbell squatting like me, this video is for you. • Before thinking you absolutely have to squat, determine what your goal is. • You might HAVE to squat if you do powerlifting or olympic lifting, but I can tell you from experience, it might not be the best way to build muscle. • If you're feeling lost about what to substitute, I've got some ideas pulled right from my training program....

Another reason to be skeptical of the FDA: • Learn about the variable reality of nutrition labels. • I discuss how our digestion works when it comes to processed/packaged foods vs. whole foods. • Defining whole foods and my recommendation for eating as many as you're realistically able to. • The confusing math of carbs and fiber on label and working through it while you're in the aisle. Where to f...

How many of these mistakes are you making? I know I've done these in the past: 1. Using a fixed bar - stop locking yourself in to smaller gains. 2. Letting your upper arm move - why swinging around heavier weights is holding your biceps back. 3. Not creating tension in your upper back - Momentum is fine sometimes, but let's nix that for now. 4. Not squeezing at the top - contracting the muscle = m...

Wide, narrow, or somewhere in the middle? • Learning why no one squat stance works for everyone. • Two specific tests to try and figure out the stance that works best for you. Try these out in the gym or at home. • Important differences betwee male and female squat stances... in general. Where to find Rachel: To learn more and apply to work one-on-one with Rachel, visit her website: https://www.rg...

What other terms are you having a hard time understanding? Sets & Reps Load 1RM Pump Supersets Knee Flexion/Extension Hip Flexion/Extension Shoulder Flexion/Extension Supination and Pronation Abduction/Adduction Hip dominant/Knee dominant Resistance profile Concentric/Eccentric Tempo Trisets & Giant sets RIR & RPE Drop set Where to find Rachel: To learn more and apply to work one-on-one with Rache...

Sorry, guys... The Flex Fam is women only: • The clients I want to work with are the ones who are going to actually put in the work. • You have to be wiling to communicate, put yourself first, and spend time doing things outside of your comfort zone. Where to find Rachel: To learn more and apply to work one-on-one with Rachel, visit her website: https://www.rgfit.com/apply  Join Rachel's weekly ne...

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Ever get confused between the two? • Weightlifting jargon can get confusing, so I try to help you decode it here. • What muscles are you trying to target? • Why I'm so obsessed with the nuance of a knee bend. • Easy tips for staying safe when you're lifting heavy weights. Where to find Rachel: To learn more and apply to work one-on-one with Rachel, visit her website: https://www.rgfit.com/apply  J...

My answer is based not only on my experience, but my clients' too: • I talk about reverse-engineering your goal and how a periodization plan might be what you're missing. • What is building muscle is the way to achieve your body composition goal rather than just losing fat? Where to find Rachel: To learn more and apply to work one-on-one with Rachel, visit her website: https://www.rgfit.com/apply ...