Carey Martin Leader Road Map Testimonial:

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Locking joints (i.e. keeping or moving your arms/legs to where they’re completely straight) is rarely a good idea, but it can be a hard habit to fight. For instance, when you’re doing a standing barbell curl, the tendency is to stand with stiff legs. While you want your upper body to be straight up and down, your knees should have a slight bend (and feet at shoulder width). This will make it easier on your joints, take tension off your lower back, and give you a stronger, more stable base to work from. Or if your doing shoulder flys, having a slight angle to your elbow will keep your joints safe while still focusing on your delts. On shoulder press, at the height of movement, your elbows should still stop short of being fully extended. Catching on?

We want to get healthier and it’s hard to do that when we’re injured. Knowing proper form will go a long way to keeping us healthy. SO WHEN IN DOUBT, DON’T LOCK IT OUT!

I’m new to these weight loss challenges. I am good at starting diets but always lose my motivation. Jenny was great. Always checking in, giving support and posting inspiration. When I struggled she was understanding and encouraged me not to give up even though I did not lose as much weight as I wanted. She is such a great role model – someone who is not only a coach but in the trenches herself fighting to get healthier. I would like to do another challenge with her in the future.

KRISTI B.St. Joseph, MO

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