
The Author
Dean Somerset, CSCS, a personal trainer and post-rehab specialist in Edmonton, Alberta, is owner of Somerset Fitness Ltd. He has a degree in kinesiology from the University of Alberta and is certified by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology and the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He’s written articles for the PTDC as well as T Nation and Bodybuilding.com, and contributed to Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Shape, Men’s Fitness, and many other magazines and websites.
You can contact him at his website or Facebook, and check out his unique approach to training on his YouTube channel.
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Planks: The Magic Sauce to Fix Hip Tightness and Increase Mobility
Dean Somerset | Programming for Mobility / StabilityIt's my humble opinion that everyone should be able to do the splits ... Read More... -
Where to Work as a Personal Trainer
Dean Somerset | Career ImprovementNot sure where to work as a personal trainer? Follow this guide to find the best type of gym to work in when starting your career. Read More... -
What I Learned from 15,000 Training Sessions in a Commercial Gym
Dean Somerset | Career ImprovementWorking in a health club is often regarded as a dead end for ambitious trainers. But in the right circumstances, you can build a multifaceted career and develop an international following while working for someone else. Read More... -
Should Your Client Be Deadlifting From the Floor?
Dean Somerset | How to Instruct ExercisesHere’s when and why to absolutely avoid this form of deadlift, and three alternative deadlifts to try with your clients today. Read More... -
Quickly Screen and Assess a Client’s Mobility With Two Simple Exercises
Dean Somerset | Programming for Mobility / StabilityForget how you currently do client mobility screenings. You just need two steps, 20 seconds, and--bam--instant client mobility assessment. Read More... -
Breathing, Rib Flare, and Winged Scapulae: The Factors That Can Affect a Client’s Shoulder
Dean Somerset | Programming for Prehab / CorrectiveFrom breathing mobility, to thoracic positioning, to scapular motion, looking at a client's shoulder health and mobility is even more complex than you think. Read More... -
Why Doing Hip Flexor Stretches May Not Loosen and Open Up the Hips
Dean Somerset | How to Instruct ExercisesStretching might not be as helpful as you think, but this article will explain what will actually help. Read More... -
What’s Your Optimal Squat Stance?
Dean Somerset | How to Instruct ExercisesHow to assess your clients to find the most advantageous foot position for squat safety, depth, and performance Read More... -
Expert Shows Exercises for Training the Hip Hinge
Dean Somerset | How to Instruct ExercisesThe hip hinge is essential if you don't want to snap yourself up. Here's how to train it... Read More... -
How to Fix ‘Butt Wink’ in the Squat
Dean Somerset | How to Instruct ExercisesThe dreaded "butt wink" at the bottom of the squat can be dangerous. But it's not always a result of tight hamstrings. Here's why ... Read More...