My Experience with Exmgtoo as a Trainer (Testimonial)

lawlz_xD · 11-27-2010, 12:58 AM

Don't hire John Pinder (Exmgtoo) as a trainer...if you don't like seeing progress in/outside of the gym.

John has been my trainer for about 2 months now, initially just to finish off what time I had left with Wesley. I trained under Wesley for about 4 months, and during this time, I was cutting and lost about 10lbs and put +100lbs. on my total (885lbs).

My bench press, which has always been extremely difficult for me to progress on, did not move at all under the guidance of Wesley (not his fault) and all my lifts had stalled for 3 weeks. Whatever Wes tried with me, resulted in stall after stall after stall, even after taking a deload. Again, this was not Wes' fault, he was still trying to fine tune my workouts.

After 2 months with John, I can say that he is in my eyes, not just a trainer. I feel like me and John are not just trainer/client but friend/friend. There have been times where I saw him more as a mentor/uncle and much more than a simple business transaction. There have been occasions where I hit a nice little PR and just felt the urge to tell someone about it right away, so I text message John and he pushes me forward. That's right, text message...how many commercial trainers have that type of relationship with their client?

John is a great guy, easy to talk to, very personable. He's an elite-level Powerlifter with many years of experience and knows how to fit a routine to your needs. I was on the verge of giving up after stalling for close to a month on all my lifts, but John has jump started my motivation and pushed me to continue. I can't thank him enough. I look forward to continuing weightlifting and achieving my goals under his guidance.

Before (177lbs):
Squat: 335lbs.
Deadlift:365lbs.
Bench:185lbs. (Stalled for 4 months)

Total:885lbs.

After (184lbs.):
Squat: 350lbs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_2g6GSc9So
Deadlift:395lbs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9jIqGp6GWI
Bench:195lbs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a28MquB-P1U

Total:940lbs.

**HIThopper** · 11-27-2010, 06:02 AM

Well done mate, nice deep squat

yarmish · 11-27-2010, 08:00 AM

Good job! X2 on nice deep squat

**kittenHOSS** · 11-27-2010, 10:33 AM

Great improvement in your lifts! Great testimonial as well.

niroopg · 11-27-2010, 12:38 PM

nice improvements. I struggle the same way with bench. Resets and new grip positions have helped some.

***exmgtoo*** · 11-27-2010, 06:14 PM

ty ryan. keep it going my friend

11-27-2010, 12:58 AM	#1
lawlz_xD Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 275	My Experience with Exmgtoo as a Trainer (Testimonial) Don't hire John Pinder (Exmgtoo) as a trainer...if you don't like seeing progress in/outside of the gym. John has been my trainer for about 2 months now, initially just to finish off what time I had left with Wesley. I trained under Wesley for about 4 months, and during this time, I was cutting and lost about 10lbs and put +100lbs. on my total (885lbs). My bench press, which has always been extremely difficult for me to progress on, did not move at all under the guidance of Wesley (not his fault) and all my lifts had stalled for 3 weeks. Whatever Wes tried with me, resulted in stall after stall after stall, even after taking a deload. Again, this was not Wes' fault, he was still trying to fine tune my workouts. After 2 months with John, I can say that he is in my eyes, not just a trainer. I feel like me and John are not just trainer/client but friend/friend. There have been times where I saw him more as a mentor/uncle and much more than a simple business transaction. There have been occasions where I hit a nice little PR and just felt the urge to tell someone about it right away, so I text message John and he pushes me forward. That's right, text message...how many commercial trainers have that type of relationship with their client? John is a great guy, easy to talk to, very personable. He's an elite-level Powerlifter with many years of experience and knows how to fit a routine to your needs. I was on the verge of giving up after stalling for close to a month on all my lifts, but John has jump started my motivation and pushed me to continue. I can't thank him enough. I look forward to continuing weightlifting and achieving my goals under his guidance. Before (177lbs): Squat: 335lbs. Deadlift:365lbs. Bench:185lbs. (Stalled for 4 months) Total:885lbs. After (184lbs.): Squat: 350lbs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_2g6GSc9So Deadlift:395lbs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9jIqGp6GWI Bench:195lbs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a28MquB-P1U Total:940lbs. Last edited by lawlz_xD; 11-27-2010 at 03:08 AM.

11-27-2010, 06:02 AM	#2
HIThopper moderator from down under Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 3,860	Well done mate, nice deep squat __________________ OK cubbies listen up. there is no magic potion, there is no magic foodstuffs, thereof are no magic lifts, there is no magic equipments, there is only hard work, dedication and a LOVE FOR TRAINING, period. - EXMGQ My Youtube http://au.youtube.com/user/cjmack23ok

11-27-2010, 08:00 AM	#3
yarmish Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: same ole Posts: 3,321	Good job! X2 on nice deep squat __________________ "Strong people are harder to kill than weak people and more useful in general." - Mark Rippetoe

11-27-2010, 10:33 AM	#4
kittenHOSS Strength and Physique Verified Female/Moderator Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: mcdolesgym.com Posts: 1,685	Great improvement in your lifts! Great testimonial as well. __________________ Raw ELITE Powerlifter 859 without knee wraps @ 146 lbs 892 without knee wraps @ 162 lbs Next Meet: Europa Battle of Champions June 30, 2012 - Hartford, CT

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11-27-2010, 12:38 PM	#5
niroopg Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 175	nice improvements. I struggle the same way with bench. Resets and new grip positions have helped some.

11-27-2010, 06:14 PM	#6
*exmgtoo* Site owner Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: myrtle beach sc, usa Posts: 9,733	ty ryan. keep it going my friend

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