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Dr. John Rusin is a sports performance specialist and injury prevention expert that has coached some of the world’s most elite athletes including multiple Olympic gold medalists, NFL & MLB All-Star performers, and professional athletes from 11 different sports. Dr. Rusin has also managed some of the most successful barbell sport athletes in the world including world record holding powerlifters, CrossFit Games athletes, and IFBB professional bodybuilders and physique athletes. His innovative pain-free performance programs have been successfully used by over 50,000 athletes, which has gained him the reputation as the go-to industry expert for rebuilding after pain, injuries or plateaus. Dr. Rusin is also the founder of the Pain-Free Performance Specialist Certification (PPSC) that has certified over 11,500+ personal trainers, strength coaches and rehab pros from across the globe in his methods since 2019.

10/13/2026

Stop sleeping on basic split squats trained hard and heavy…

Here’s 3 reasons they’re so simple AND effective:

1️⃣Both legs working out of an asymmetrical stance
2️⃣Max muscular recruitment of quads, glutes, adductors
3️⃣Safe, self limiting and extremely spine friendly

Best trained in traditional strength schemes 5-10 reps.

PS… I think we should rename these AMERICAN split squats.

🔥Functional SHRED Full Body Workout🔥Fire it up with face pulls followed by heavy bench press. Super set sadistic split s...
10/11/2026

🔥Functional SHRED Full Body Workout🔥

Fire it up with face pulls followed by heavy bench press. Super set sadistic split squats with single arm rows one side at a time. And finish with max CHOAS push ups, all in under 45mins

1. Lying Face Pulls 4x20
2. Paused DB Bench Press 3x8
3A. FFE Dumbbell Split Squats 3x10
3B. Single Arm Dumbbell Row 3x12
4. Banded Chaos Push Up 1xAMRAP

👉Comment SHRED and I’ll send the link to the full program

The scale is LYING to you…You ever step on the scale and feel instantly defeated? But then you look over in the mirror a...
10/10/2026

The scale is LYING to you…

You ever step on the scale and feel instantly defeated? But then you look over in the mirror and the reflection telling you different? And your clothes suddenly seem to finally?!

That’s not a loss, that’s actually the ultimate body recomp win.

The REAL goal for changing your body is simple:

Burn fat, build muscle, get strong, stay healthy. Simultaneously

And that’s the exact goal of my Functional Shred Training plan.

✅Training for muscle, strength and function
✅Eating for slow rolling sustainable fat loss
📈Achieving results FAR beyond the scale weight

And this is all possible in 3 workouts per week, 45 mins per.

👉Comment SHRED and I’ll send you the program link

10/09/2026

The face pull just got a huge upgrade…

If you want to get the most out of shoulder friendly face pulls? Use two attachments on the cable units. Here’s 3 reasons why:

1️⃣Keeps wrists in neutral, less wrist/elbow stress
2️⃣Allows hands to naturally rotate, shoulder friendly
3️⃣Better grip on handles, grip limiting factor

Any two matching handles will do. Cue yourself to drive the elbows back while ripping the handles apart from one another.

Losing weight isn’t the same as losing fat…This study shows that adding exercise to a calorie deficit improves fat loss,...
10/08/2026

Losing weight isn’t the same as losing fat…

This study shows that adding exercise to a calorie deficit improves fat loss, but resistance training did the best job of preserving lean mass. That’s the real key to health+function.

My training approach takes it one step further: prioritize full-body strength training, add strategic hypertrophy, conditioning and cardio, and keep the deficit manageable enough to recover

That’s how you achieve total body recomposition, NOT just a smaller number on the scale. A more shredded muscular body.

Want to lose fat without sacrificing muscle?
This is the approach I highly recommend.

👉Comment SHRED and I’ll send you the link to the program

10/07/2026

Slow roll your fat loss to MAINTAIN MUSCLE…

And if you do it right, you can actually start building muscle mass as you lose fat. This is the REAL health & longevity goal.

But in order to achieve this level of results? You need to continue to train hard enough to stimulate muscle growth and fuel for muscle in a SLIGHT caloric deficit to stay consistent.

This is how you sustain fat loss AND become stronger, more muscular and overall healthier in the process. This is the way.

10/07/2026

Trading fat for muscle is NOT impossible…

This holy grail goal is called total body recomposition. And it involves building muscle WHILE losing fat simultaneously.

It’s one of the hardest things to achieve in all of fitness, BUT it’s also the most life changing for your health and physique.

Want to total body recomp? These 3 principles are mandatory:

1️⃣Hard and heavy strength training

Your body needs a serious stimulus. That means training with heavy loads, close to failure with high absolute effort. It also means having low to moderate volume that’s recoverable.

2️⃣High protein consumption (way higher than normal)

My best recommendation to preserve AND gain muscle during a fat loss phase is 1.0-1.2g per pound of bodyweight. That’s a ton of protein, but you’re going to need it to build muscle.

3️⃣SLIGHT caloric deficit (too much eats away muscle mass)

When you’re in a slight deficit, we’re talking 100-300 calories under daily maintenance, we can build muscle. Too big of a deficit forces your body to burn muscle AND fat. Not good.

So next time you hear it’s impossible to achieve the unthinkable with your body composition? To build muscle and burn fat simultaneously? Remember it’s not true, but still hard.

If you have any chance of achieving the holy grail?

You must train harder (and smarter).
Intake huge amounts of quality protein.
Not get over zealous with weight loss.

And that’s exactly what we’re doing with SHRED this fall…

Stop sacrificing your muscle for fat loss!I’m going to move the goal posts, but it’s for your own good.It’s no longer ac...
10/06/2026

Stop sacrificing your muscle for fat loss!

I’m going to move the goal posts, but it’s for your own good.

It’s no longer acceptable to sacrifice your muscle mass and function in a quick fix chase of fat loss at all cost. That’s silly.

Muscle is a vital longevity organ, and maintaining its function as you get older is nearly half the battle to staying healthy.

The other half? Maintaining muscle QUALITY and function. Essentially your power, strength and mobility capacity.

When you lose muscle mass, muscle quality goes down. And the reality? It becomes harder and harder to build back.

But here’s the good news, there’s something called body recomposition that works to trade fat for muscle and you can BOTH lose fat and gain muscle at the same time. It’s great.

Think of strategic body recomp as the best of both worlds.

In order to achieve the holy grail of body recomp, it’s pivotal that you strategically strength train 3-4x per week. Place an emphasis on well rounded training (not just bodybuilding).

And? Eat in a SLIGHT caloric deficit prioritizing protein intake.

It’s a slower moving process than crash diets for WEIGHT loss (not fat loss, remember) but it’s smart and sustainable.

This is your missing link to achieving health and longevity while also looking, feeling and functioning your best daily.

Done are the days of sacrificing muscle mass for fat loss🙏

10/05/2026

Strength training IS preventative health…

The holistic health impact of strength training is endless. And it’s NOT just about aesthetics. Here’s the top 10 benefits:

1️⃣Builds and preserves muscle mass
2️⃣Increases bone density and strength
3️⃣Improves metabolic health and insulin sensitivity
4️⃣Reduces risk of injury (in the gym and out)
5️⃣Improves joint health, function and longevity
6️⃣Increases strength, power, and physical capacity
7️⃣Supports healthy body composition and fat loss
8️⃣Improves balance, coordination, and mobility
9️⃣Supports cardiovascular and overall longevity
🔟Improves mental health, confidence, and quality of life

In strength we trust for health, performance and longevity.

10/05/2026

The foam roller press is a game changer…

If you’re struggling with shoulder pain with pressing, put a foam roller behind your back between you and the bench.

This simple setup works by:

✅Freeing the shoulder blades to move
✅Allowing full range of motion pressing
✅Increasing targeted chest activation
❌Reduced front sided shoulder stress

Use this on any bench press variation including barbell, dumbbells, machines. Free the shoulder blades.

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