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Nothing makes us happier than hearing that our mem Nothing makes us happier than hearing that our members are happy. 😃😃 - #upfittribe #upfitfamily #pressuremakesdiamonds #choosetobegreat #upfittrainingacademy #igfitness #fitnesslife #fitness #midtown #lifestyle #newyorkcity #gym #fit #workout #health #weightloss #muscle #exercise #strength #gains #fitlife #healthylifestyle #healthyliving #motivation #fitfam #lifestyle
Next up for our foundational movement patterns; Th Next up for our foundational movement patterns; The Horizontal Push. In these videos @coachb_52 and @knownobounds2294 go over progressions of the pushup, and some dumbbell benching 🏋️‍♀️.These are great exercises that will strengthen and build the pushing muscles such as the chest, shoulders, triceps, and core!For pushups, maintaining an active plank is key. You’ll want to make sure the core is engaged and fired up to prevent sagging or lifting at the hips. There is a reason people have done pushups for forever, and they should remain a staple exercise in most programs🔥. For benching you’ll still need to engage the core while also focus on stabilizing the weights👍👍-High Incline Pushup + Incline Pushup 🔹Hands placed just outside shoulders 🔹Stand on balls of the feet 🔹Keep shoulders,hips,knees, and ankles in line 🔹Come down with the lower chest touching the bar/Bench 🔹Push up and keep the elbows from flaring out-Negative Pushup 🔹Hands just outside of shoulders 🔹Elbows fist length away from ribs 🔹Slowly come to the bottom of the move 🔹Reset and execute to build strength💪-Pushup 🔹Hands just outside of shoulders 🔹Elbows fist length away from ribs 🔹Down to floor with hips and shoulders moving together 🔹Keep core engaged and push up-Slight Incline DB Bench Press/ DB Bench Press 🔹The slight incline set up will target your upper chest more 🔹Set up with bells on hips to help get into position 🔹Feet stable on floor 🔹Joints stacked (wrist over elbows) 🔹Elbows fist length away from ribs 🔹Press up and bring dumbbells over chest to form a “V” in the middle 🔹Lower dumbbells to the sides of the lower chestIf you find these videos helpful let us know!👍🏼👍🏼 - #upfitfamily #pressuremakesdiamonds #upfittrainingacademy #fitnessmotivation #fitspo #instafitness #igfitness #fitnesslife #fitness #midtown #newyorkcity #gym #fit #workout #health #weightloss #muscle #exercise #strength #gains #fitlife #healthylifestyle #healthyliving #eatclean #transformation #motivation #fitfam #lifestyle
Today @coachb_52 and @knownobounds2294 give us a l Today @coachb_52 and @knownobounds2294 give us a look at our favorite hinge patterns that we use at @upfittrainingacademy to develop posterior chain strength. The hip hinge targets the hamstrings, glutes, core, low back, and upper back making it a total body exercise.The hip hinge/deadlift should be practiced regularly as it is a foundational movement. When choosing a variation it is important to consider a trainee’s experience, fitness, and mobility level.-Medicine Ball Good Morning Introductory exercise for the hip hinge Emphasize technique Front load emphasizes core Feet hip with, ball high Hips go back with a slight bend in the knees When you feel a stretch in hamstrings, bring hips forward and shoulders up-Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift Set up similar to good morning Weights held at side of hips Engage lats (squeeze armpits) and upper back Execute the same as the good morning-Kettlebell Deadlift Stand over kettlebell Hinge back and bend knees Grab the horns and engage lats (squeeze armpit) Drive feet into the ground and stand up Hips and shoulders move at the same speed-Trap Bar Deadlift Feet hip width inside of bar Hinge back and bend knees Grab the bar in the middle of the handles and center the weight Create pre-tension by squeezing lats and engaging core Drive feet into the ground and stand-Conventional Deadlift Barbell over the midfoot, feet hip width Hinge back and bend knees Grab bar just outside of the legs Create pre-tension to take the “slack” out of the bar Stand up tall and straight, not hyperextending the low backIf you enjoy these videos like, comment and share‼️#upfitfamily #pressuremakesdiamonds #upfittrainingacademy #fitnessmotivation #fitspo #instafitness #igfitness #fitnesslife #fitness #gym #fit #workout #health #weightloss #muscle #exercise #strength #gains #fitlife #healthylifestyle #healthyliving #eatclean #transformation #motivation #fitfam #lifestyle
💥UpFit Member Spotlight!💥Natasha @lavendar 💥UpFit Member Spotlight!💥Natasha @lavendardragonfly has been one of our most consistent and dedicated members since day 1, and the results show. 👊👊She came to us with the goal of looking her best for Carnival Festival, and her goals became a lifestyle. ✊️Super coachable, friendly, always willing to help, and a super hard worker, no wonder she’s seen success.We appreciate all your efforts Natasha, and are grateful to have you as part of the #upfittribe ! - #choosetobegreat #upfittribe #upfitfamily #pressuremakesdiamonds #upfittrainingacademy #fitnessmotivation #nutrition #instafitness #fitnesslife #fitness #gym #fit #workout #health #weightloss #muscle #exercise #strength #gains #fitlife #healthylifestyle #transformation #motivation #fitfam #lifestyle 💎💎
Hey UpFit Tribe! We’re very excited to introduce Hey UpFit Tribe! We’re very excited to introduce another one of our assistant coaches, Jacob O’Conner! @knownobounds2294Jacob is an East Carolina alumnus who loves to share his passion for all things fitness and strength. 💪💪When Jacob’s not in the gym he loves to spend his time outdoors. His other hobbies include strategy games, yoga, and pretty much anything that’s a competition. On Sundays you can catch him cheering on his Philadelphia Eagles. 🦅 🦅We can’t wait to watch him continue to develop as a coach and help our community live their best lives! Help us welcome Jacob to the team below. 👍 - #upfittribe #upfitfamily #pressuremakesdiamonds #choosetobegreat #upfittrainingacademy #igfitness #fitnesslife #fitness #midtown #lifestyle #newyorkcity #gym #fit #workout #health #weightloss #muscle #exercise #strength #gains #fitlife #healthylifestyle #healthyliving #motivation #fitfam
At @upfittrainingacademy, we’re all about coachi At @upfittrainingacademy, we’re all about coaching up and mastering the basics 💪💪Fundamental patterns that carry over into everyday life that EVERYONE should be performing regularly. More importantly, prioritizing individualization means matching a trainee’s experience, fitness, and mobility level to the appropriate exercise.Here’s a glance at a progression of a few of our favorite squat patterns great for building leg, hip, back, and total body strength 🦵🦵Thanks to Brian Santanelli (@coachb_52 ) and Jacob O’Connor (@knownobounds2294 ) for demonstrating and coaching up these squat classics!Med Ball Squat Press Out A basic squat we start with that uses the medicine ball as a counterweight. This squat allows beginners to develop good squatting mechanics (with then eventually without a box) and better upper back posture while still posing a challenge. While keeping the torso upright and chest forward, squat down and press out. Return to the starting position and bring the ball back in with a sharp exhale at the top bracing the abs. For beginners, the box helps tremendously with weight placement in the feet and to help establish depth.Goblet Squat One of the most common squat variations that is appropriate for most people. Holding a kettlebell or dumbbell in front of the chest with a tight back, this squat challenges your upper body and core as much as it does your legs.Double Kettlebell Front Squat A progression from the goblet squat. This version requires the load to be placed on the shoulders, teaching the trainee how to rack kettlebells. A different carrying position that also allows you to bear more weight through the body, it’s much more challenging to the core and requires stability throughout the movement.Barbell Front Squat The barbell displaces the load outside of the body which demands more mobility, stability, and strength. The barbell allows heavier loads, but it’s a more advanced squat that should only be used after mastering the previous variations.Which squat variation do you like the most? 🤔 🤔#upfitfamily #pressuremakesdiamonds #upfittrainingacademy #fitnessmotivation #fitspo #instafitness #igfitness #fit
Doing the hard thing.Courage.Rising to the cha Doing the hard thing.Courage.Rising to the challenge.Leaning into tension.It’s not easy,and you might fail,but do it because of what’s on the other side.Confidence. - #choosetobegreat #upfittribe #pressuremakesdiamonds #upfittrainingacademy #fitnessmotivation #nutrition #instafitness #igfitness #fitnesslife #fitness #gym #fit #workout #health #weightloss #muscle #exercise #strength #gains #fitlife #healthylifestyle #transformation #motivation #fitfam #lifestyle
Hey, Everyone! Today we are introducing one of our Hey, Everyone! Today we are introducing one of our new assistant coaches, Brian (@coachb_52). Brian has been a personal trainer for the past year and a half after graduating from Sacred Heart University in 2019.Brian has a passion for movement and exercise. This combined with a drive to help people live better lives led Brian to becoming a trainer and coach🔥🔥We are excited to bring Brian on to the UpFit team and see him develop as a coach and help our clients reach their goals (and we know he is too😎).
Hey, Everyone! Today, we are showing you vertical Hey, Everyone! Today, we are showing you vertical push exercises! 👊💪These exercises are great for developing strength in the upper body and core, specifically in your shoulders, chest, and arms. The standing variations are great for total body strength, core stability and athletic performance! Try them out today for a upper body push day to challenge yourself, and help you get results 🔥🔥-Standing DB Press 🔹Maintain solid foundation with feet 🔹Push head forward with overhead press 🔹Keep ribs down and exhale at top of rep.-Incline DB Chest Press 🔹Keep feet, butt, and upper back on bench 🔹Keep elbows at 45 degrees and press up to sky 🔹Control lowering and try to go entire range of motion-Standing KB Press 🔹Same setup as DB overhead press 🔹Keep wrist straight with kettlebells in the racked position 🔹Ribs down with head forward at the top of each rep-Standing Viking Press 🔹Feet shoulder width apart, keeping knees slightly bent 🔹Lats are packed in “shelf” position in the racked setup 🔹Push through ground with feet and press weight while pushing head through 🔹Maintain control and keep core engagedWe hope you guys enjoyed these demonstrations! Let us know if you found this helpful👍🏼🔥#upfitfamily #pressuremakesdiamonds #upfittrainingacademy #fitnessmotivation #fitspo #instafitness #igfitness #fitnesslife #fitness #midtown #newyorkcity #gym #fit #workout #health #weightloss #muscle #exercise #strength #gains #fitlife #healthylifestyle #healthyliving #eatclean #transformation #motivation #fitfam #lifestyle
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Charlyn
Charlyn

5 out of 5 stars

posted 2 weeks ago

I am so glad I found this place! Paul & Wes the owner's are very involved and the new additions Jacob and Brian are fitting right in! Congrats guys on a well thought out new way to train and make it fun!

Steve Schlesinger
Steve Schlesinger

5 out of 5 stars

posted 1 month ago

really enjoying my workouts at UpFit. Wes and Paul are amazing stewards and I can already see and feel the difference after a couple of months. Big thank you to both of them

TBIRD44
TBIRD44

5 out of 5 stars

posted 3 months ago

Great individual programs, set by very knowledge and attentive trainers. Great selection of equipment. Motivating atmosphere for sure. Glad we found each other. A must for your fitness pursuit.

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