Max Power is a fitness experience in Lancaster, PA. Certified personal trainers use a combination of powerlifting, olympic lifting, circuit and interval training, and plyometrics to increase power, speed, strength and endurance.

Why do I need a personal trainer?

Motivation. Variety. Safety. Accountability. There are a lot of good reasons to work with a trainer, particularly if you have a specific goal in mind. A trainer can push you more than you might push yourself. A trainer will add variety into your workout routines so you don’t risk overuse injuries or get bored. He or she will also hold you accountable to your fitness goals. More importantly, a trainer can monitor your form on each rep to ensure you are performing the exercise correctly and safely.

This article has 10 Reasons You should Hire a Personal Trainer if you’re not convinced.

Deadlifts? Squats? Overhead presses? Is this safe?

Is bending down to lift a heavy box or a hefty bag of groceries safe? By lifting heavy weights with compound movements like a squat or a deadlift, you mimic how you move in everyday life outside the gym and you strengthen every part of your body involved in that chain of movement. You develop functional strength.