Anatomy of an All Strength & Power Group Fitness Class

Lift.

Lift.

Lift.

Lift.

Lift again.

Keep lifting.

At some point, you can stop lifting.

A true strength and power group fitness class does not have high reps. High-rep lifting is geared for internal training, circuit training, and endurance training. So, put those particular names in titles and descriptions for the corresponding class. As for true strength group fitness classes...

Keep those reps low at 4 to 10. Cycle through each exercise for several sets. Don't fatigue a muscle group before advancing to another one. Instead, alternate between muscle groups 💪. What's a good set range? 6 to 8 is good. How you perform your 6 to 8 is up to the instructor. I love 8 sets...4x4...2 exercises in a compound set (e.g., squats then overhead press for your two separate exercises, alternating between the two). Make sure you have exercise 3 and exercise 4 ready to go because the break will be short).

Got It?

This is why I enjoy teaching Strong at The St. James. Must live up to the word, "Strong" and keep it strong. Stop lifting 5lbs weights, leave that for rehabilitation exercises.

I think you got it.

Derek/@teemptraining/derekteempt@gmail.com