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12.21.2016

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Hardpressed is Chicago’s Premier Strength Training Facility with two locations in the heart of downtown.

At Hardpressed, we coach our clients through every minute of every workout. Whether they are lifting one-on-one in a strength training session or taking our conditioning class, our clients will get a full workout in only 30-minutes. Our workouts are short yet intense and made for any motivated individual regardless of their current fitness level. Our goal is to provide each client with challenging workouts that allow them to reach personal fitness goals safely and with less time spent training than ever imagined.

At Hardpressed, we decrease the common stress of having to constantly obtain your own clientele by providing clients for you. Your role is to simply retain clients through training them at a high level through our time proven strength and conditioning programs. We offer very competitive starting pay, health benefits, and an opportunity to continue your development in a team environment.

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QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s degree preferred. Experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach preferred. NCAA intercollegiate athlete a plus. Must be punctual, have a strong work ethic, and be highly motivated

RESPONSIBILITIES: Learning and coaching the Hardpressed strength training and conditioning protocol as set forth by the Head Strength Coaches; Educating clients on proper lifting and conditioning technique through verbal communication and demonstration; Conducting daily client training sessions and tracking progress via our Hardpressed app; Perform daily facility maintenance

Candidate must be able to: Coach and motivate clients to meet their full potential; Perform administrative duties as assigned by management; Set-up and breakdown strength training and conditioning workouts for Hardpressed clients

Professional attributes needed for the position are: Great communication skills with staff, administration, and clients; Organizational skills and detailed documentation abilities; Willing and able to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends; follow all policies, procedures, and regulations set forth by Hardpressed

COMPENSATION: Pay based on experience and performance. Commissioned based earnings range from $35,000-$65,000 annually and health benefits

Please send resume, cover letter, and list of 3 references to careers@hardpressed.

6.2.2023

Closed And Open Chain

Open kinetic chain exercises of the lower limb are movements, where the distal segment is unloaded and free to move. The opposite is true of closed kinetic chain exercises, whereby there is enough resistance to prohibit free motion.

Closed kinetic chain exercises are movements such as squats, Pendulum Squat Pro, leg presses and lunges, while open chain exercises are actions like leg curls, leg extensions and the Pendulum Reverse Glute Ham.

The kinetic chain can be understood as interrelated joints and body parts working with one another during motion. This creates a chain of events that affects the movement of neighboring joints and segments.

The advantage of open chain movements is that they tend to be better at isolating muscle and often are selected for specific rehabilitation and used to accentuate performance. While closed chain movements in general would be classified as more functional and closely approximating movements that are used in sport and daily life.

Open Chain Reverse Glute Ham

Closed Chain Pendulum Power Squat Pro

Closed Chain Pendulum Power Squat Pro XT

5.11.2023

Arkansas Baseball Weight Room

5.11.2023

2-for-2 Method

Some trainers, coaches and athletes use what is called the 2-for-2 Method for increasing training load. The rule is if the trainee can perform two or more repetitions over one’s ‘repetition goal’ in the last set of an exercise, for two consecutive workouts, the weight is added for that particular exercise the next training session.