Trainers - Finding a Good one

armymil

I am going to meet a trainer on Saturday. I wanted to see if anyone out there had any tips or experiences with a trainer? Anyone have any thoughts on what makes a good trainer?

Focus is on proper technique with free weights and of course continued weight loss.

joejccva71

I responded to your wall post bro, but I'll post it here.

Ask a trainer this;

"What exercises should I do, as I am a beginner, to build the most muscle mass possible?"

If he answers: Isolation exercises, cables, or machines, then he doesn't really have a clue.

If he answers: Lift heavy using compound lifts such as Squats, Deadlifts, Barbell Bench, Barbell Military Press and Barbell Rows...then you are probably good to go.

PBJunkie

I responded to your wall post bro, but I'll post it here.

Ask a trainer this;

"What exercises should I do, as I am a beginner, to build the most muscle mass possible?"

If he answers: Isolation exercises, cables, or machines, then he doesn't really have a clue.

If he answers: Lift heavy using compound lifts such as Squats, Deadlifts, Barbell Bench, Barbell Military Press and Barbell Rows...then he's golden.

This is pretty accurate

armymil

I responded to your wall post bro, but I'll post it here.

Ask a trainer this;

"What exercises should I do, as I am a beginner, to build the most muscle mass possible?"

If he answers: Isolation exercises, cables, or machines, then he doesn't really have a clue.

If he answers: Lift heavy using compound lifts such as Squats, Deadlifts, Barbell Bench, Barbell Military Press and Barbell Rows...then he you are probably good to go.

Thanks bro.

jaxdiablo

I personally ask them what their additional certifications are. I want to know what else they have experience in aside from lifting and running. My guy is a level 2 crossfit trainer, and has some nutritional background as well, that was good for me.

You and I are probably looking for different things from our trainers, but I always like to know as much about them as possible. It's not just about what they can show you, it's also about the meshing of personalities as well.