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Ep. 37 – In the Trenches with Dean Somerset

Show Outline

Dean is a guy much like myself – interested in not only improving performance and health, but in keeping his clients healthy along the way.

In this interview, we cover the following:

  • Dean’s injury-plagued history, and how that lead him to a life in the fitness industry.
  • The client-base that Dean spends most of his time training.
  • A discussion on the thoracic spine, and why it’s so important.
  • Breathing – you’re doing it wrong!
  • How to improve the quality of your soft-tissue work and foam rolling with 3 easy tips.
  • Why Post-Rehab Essentials is a MUST if you want to improve your skills as a trainer and carve out a niche.

Links Mentioned

Thoracic Spine Blog Post #1

Thoracic Spine Blog Post #2

Thoracic Spine Blog Post #3

Muscle Imbalances Revealed, Upper Body

Post-Rehab Essentials

Q&A

Questions? Comments?

Leave ‘em below and I’ll do my best to have either myself or Dean answer them!

Also, a little feedback – I bought a new mic, and I’m still trying to dial it in. How was the sound quality on my end?

If it needs a bit of improvement, I think I know what to fix, but I’m curious as to your thoughts.

Thanks everyone!
MR

  • http://www.ironworksgymbinghamton.com/ Rich

    I’m glad I listened to this this morning. I have one client who’s been in and out with various “injuries” and another who just won a NYS wrestling title after 3 major surgeries since he was in 7th grade who was constantly working with me to train around them so he could continually improve in other areas. The champion continually progressed while the one with “injuries” always seems to be starting from square one. I’m definitely going to pass this on to him to see if it sheds some light on the issue; thanks!

    • Mike

      Awesome Rich – good luck!

  • Aaron

    Thanks Mike another great interview, as a Trainer I found this to be very informative and agree with dean that there will be a bigger demand for the post rehab movement specialist in the future. Deans website is easy to read and packed with great info. love this guy! Now…… off to get my FMS cert :)