Category Archives: Personal Training Tips

Doug Holland Jr gives tips on how to workout and become healthier with personal fitness.

77 year old swinging Competition kettlebell 12kg

Barbara is swinging a 12kg kettlebell for 3 sets of 30 reps for the first time. What makes us proud is that she is 77-years-old. She also did 1000 meters on the concept 2 rower, 60 body-weight squats, 30 pushups … Continue reading

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Speed Sumo Deadlift Exercise

Speed Sumo Deadlifts are great for building strength, explosive power,  by helping your nervous system overcome the fear of the lift. To many athletes get stuck in the bottom position because they psych themselves out by overthinking the initial pull. … Continue reading

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Never Bench Press Without A Cage When Alone

This video is a perfect example of why I will never lift alone without a squat cage. You can die bench pressing without one. Imagine having a lot of weight rolling on to your neck. Here I am doing 370 … Continue reading

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Barefoot Squats

Should I barefoot squat? What are the benefits? Will squatting barefoot cause plantar fasciitis? Will I lose balance? In this video I explain my experience with barefoot squats and how they can truly strengthen the feet. https://youtu.be/6KL8cTRv01Y

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How To Keep Squat Bar From Hurting Your Shoulders

Would you like a quick tip on keeping the barbell from hurting  your shoulders?  Well, here is a video I made that should help you find the groove for where the bar should be on your shoulders. It should fit … Continue reading

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Help Elbow Pain

How to help elbow pain? Here is a video on how to help elbow pain from golfers elbow or tennis elbow. You can also use this exercise for carpal tunnel syndrome. Try to do this exercise at least three times … Continue reading

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