Javad Bakhshinejad

Javad Bakhshinejad

Javad Bakhshinejad has a MS in Kinesiology from Seattle University and was a Strength Coach in the athletic department. He was a competitive bodybuilder for 8 years, and he later transitioned to competitive powerlifting for 4 years. Currently, he has his own personal coaching business, where he works with powerlifters and bodybuilders. You can connect with him on Facebook or LinkedIn.
  • Education:
    • Master of Science in Kinesiology from Seattle University
    • PhD student at Springfield College
  • Certification: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from NSCA

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Lunges, whether it be forwards or backwards, are a great lower body exercise that give you versatility in difficulty and the muscles that are targeted. … Continue ReadingIs It Better To Do Forward or Backward Lunges?

Daily push up goals are fun to work towards, and there are many ways to go about achieving them, such as splitting push ups in … Continue ReadingIs It Better To Do Push-Ups In Sets Or All At Once?

When it comes to targeting smaller muscles such as the biceps, the tempo at which we do bicep curls, whether it’s fast or slow, can … Continue ReadingIs It Better To Do Bicep Curls Fast or Slow?

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The glute ham raise and the nordic curl are great for maximizing hamstring muscle activation, and depending on experience level and available equipment, there are … Continue ReadingGlute Ham Raise vs Nordic Curl: Differences, Pros, Cons

Squats and step ups are commonly used within the same lower body routine, and even sometimes interchangeably. However, the context in which we would incorporate … Continue ReadingStep Ups vs Squats: Differences, Pros, Cons

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