Author Archives: Doug Holland

About Doug Holland

I love to train and I love to help people.

Shoulder Stability Exercise That Works The Intrinsic Muscles Of The Shoulder

Time and again older men and women hurt their shoulders lifting weights. They are puzzled when it happens, because their training program encourages compound movements with heavier weight, as well as some supplementary exercises with light dumbbells, so how come … Continue reading

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Golfers Elbow

Yes, it’s the dreaded pain that can keep a golfer from hitting a golf ball and sitting at the lodge drinking instead. Golfers Elbow is a miserable pain that not only effects golfers but also effects athletes, such as power … Continue reading

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Golf Grip Test – How Many Holes Before Failure?

The “golf grip test” is a great way to see if your client has the grip strength to compete at a competitive level. The weakest link for many female or male golf athletes is their grip.  (video at bottom of … Continue reading

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Golfing Exercise (Slow Whip) Helps You Crush The Ball

Golfing exercise (slow whip) helps golfers crush the golf ball.  It’s true exercise name is the Oblique Dumbbell Raise. At least that’s what I named it when I videoed the exercise in 2012 on YouTube.  This dumbbell exercise improves muscular … Continue reading

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Safe Stretch For Upper Chest And Shoulders With Bands

One of the safest ways to stretch your upper chest and shoulders is using a rubber band. The band should be rapped around a solid stationary object (like a squat cage) above the clients shoulder height. Have the client outstretch … Continue reading

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2 Great Golf Core Exercises For Strong Abs And Shoulders

Most golfers know you are only as good as your weakest link. For many that weak link is their overall conditioning. If your midsection and shoulders give out early in the game, all the technique in the world won’t save … Continue reading

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Best Leg Exercise For Beginning Youth

Does your youth prefer watching TV, scrolling the cellphone or playing video games?  One day He or She will want to get strong and fit. When that time comes, it is crucial not to let them get injured or crushed … Continue reading

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7 Exercises To Rehab Shoulder Tear – Bands and Kettlebells

Proper use of rubber bands and kettlebells can do wonders for healing your torn labrum or bursitis in your shoulders. Here are 7 Exercises to Rehab Shoulder Tears or to relieve that arthritic pain. https://youtu.be/pzAI0kUe3EU Robynn was in a car … Continue reading

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Substitute Exercise For Pushup – Elderly

Performing a pushup for an inexperienced client or someone who is elderly can be a challenge. Some elderly men and women have a hard time getting on their knees. Even a simple half pushup from the knees in not possible … Continue reading

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Safe Ab exercise for obese people – Supine Bicycling

Can there be a safe Ab exercise for obese people? Yes! Welcome to supine bicycling! I created this exercise for my new clients who are challenged by abdominal fat. This exercise is safe and will allow someone who is overweight … Continue reading

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