Now, I'm not suggesting that I stand and 'tut' at other gym goers or a new client that has never been near a barbell before (although I have seen this a lot!)
I make sure I take time
to:
1) demonstrate what the move should look like
2) deconstruct the attempt from a client so they can FEEL where the move should be.
They may be well off form for the first few weeks, however I am always one excited PT when they do the best they can do.
Once this level has been reached, then that's where we should expect to be every rep from then on
We all get frustrated when trying a new thing, and this is even more prevalent when doing something physical.
Those of us with kids will know exactly what it is
like when they pester you for a new skateboard or suchlike only to fling it aside in disgust when they aren't a pro within an afternoon.
We all still do this a tiny bit as adults, admit it you know I'm right ;-)
In fact this is one of the barriers to people hiring a coach or a PT. Often the more successful we are at something the harder it is for us to take
guidance.
This striving for perfection is what takes us to success
I REALLY struggled when I hired my own coach, until I left my ego at the door...then I went way up the levels!
The most important thing to remember is having that level to strive to is vital, however we should be realistic as to
where the bar is set.
Be angry if we come below, yet realistic as to where you are now.
I have clients that can squat more than me, I have clients that have better form of single leg exercises than me at one point. We find it funny and that's just life..well until I practice it then get a bit of competition
going;-)
Having this bar, ceiling or level to aim for and nudge upwards a tiny bit every day sits nicely with one of my favourite quotes I remember at all times:
'just be 1% better every day'
The better we get, the bigger shift that 1%
is!
J
