It’s easy to get caught up in all the social media fitness trends online; TikTok is notorious for this. From the 12-3-30 treadmill workout to the “Hot Girl Walk,” it has been responsible for many of the current workout routines adopted by millions around the world.

As a trainer, I often have to cut through the BS and remind clients that sticking with the basic principles of building strength and muscle isn’t complicated and does work. I’ve seen some crazy stuff trending on Instagram, rooted in zero science, yet still made popular by “fitfluencers.”

Call me old school, but these exercises do (and always will) work. I encourage you to give them a try if you want to build true functional strength and watch your gains transform in the gym. Alongside a balanced diet, plenty of protein and rec

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