Waugh Personal Training

31/10/2025

Good training this month

I was plateaued in September but stayed consistent… and it’s paid off.

Hit big PRs of 90lbs (40kg) pull ups and dips which I’ve been working toward for what seems like 2 years.

40lbs 4x8 lateral raises
92.5lbs x8 dips
90lbs x4 pull ups
70lbs 3x10 cable pec flyes
85lbs x4 dumbbell shoulder press

Adding more incline bench, shrugs, and neck work to the mix.

Me from a couple years ago would be in disbelief that we’re at this level without pain.

It’s funny how when you enjoy the process and don’t take s**t so seriously the gains just keep coming.

Happy Halloween and let’s finish 2025 strong.

29/10/2025

Getting rid of chronic pain and training hard doesn’t need to be difficult.

My client loves lifting, but knee and shoulder pain kept stopping him.

Every time he got in a groove, the pain flared up and derailed progress, crushing his motivation and confidence.

Instead of giving up, he reached out to break out of rehab purgatory.

After a detailed assessment of his posture, lifestyle, mobility, strength, and habits, we designed a plan to get him back on track.

We started by improving his mobility, since those limits were likely putting extra stress on his knee and shoulder.

At the same time, we built a strength program around what he could do right now. Not a bunch of basic rehab moves. Real training, planned intelligently with his current mobility in mind to reduce flare ups and still get him stronger.

We monitored and tweaked the plan each week, making small adjustments, adding weight, and progressing his mobility work as his range improved, which led to:

✅ Shoulder extension up, touching toes again, deep squat without knee pain
✅ Walking feels balanced, weights are moving up, body weight trending down

And best of all, he feels like his program is sustainable and he’s enjoying the process!

If aches, poor mobility, and bad posture are keeps blocking your progress, I want to work with you

Comment “Coaching” to schedule a free posture and mobility assessment and I’ll point you in the right direction for what is right for you

07/07/2025

17/06/2025

🚨 7 Years of Chronic Pain? This Is What Finally Worked 🚨

If you’ve tried everything—PT, stretching, mobility work—and nothing sticks… this video is for you 😩

👉 Your pain started in one spot but now it’s everywhere
👉 Flare-ups happen even when you’re doing “everything right”
👉 You’ve been told it’s all in your head—or worse, “just rest”

I’ve been there. For 7 years. Nothing helped—until I made one mindset shift.

In this video, I break down:

✅ What neuroplastic pain is (and why it spirals)
🧠 The real reason your pain keeps coming back
💥 How I finally got stronger and pain-free without chasing the next fix

Want the link? 👇 Comment “Chronic” and I’ll DM it to you!

02/05/2025

🚨 Why Your Hamstrings Always Feel Tight (and What to Do About It) 🚨

If your hamstrings always feel tight no matter how much you stretch them… you might be missing the real issue 😬

👉 Stretching every day but still stiff
👉 Feeling “tight” but passing flexibility tests
👉 Constant tension with no actual improvement

I’ve seen this over and over—and experienced it myself.

In my latest video, I break down:
✅ The difference between tight vs. taut hamstrings
❌ Why stretching might actually be wasting your time
📊 2 tests to find out if your hamstrings are actually restricted
🧠 How posture can play a role
💥 And two exercises that can give you instant relief

Want the link? 👇 Comment “hams” and I’ll DM it to you!

28/03/2025

Pain that jumps from place to place isn’t random.

It’s your body throwing up red flags 🚩

Not because you’re broken — but because it’s doing everything it can to protect you.

This is what I call pain ping-pong.

And if you’re stuck in the cycle… you need more than just rest, stretching, or random strengthening.

You need to rebuild trust with your body.

💥 Vibe with this? Grab my FREE Posture & Mobility Program—packed with exercises to fix swayback, anterior pelvic tilt, forward head, rounded shoulders, and more.

💬 Comment “Mobility” below, and I’ll DM you the link!

21/03/2025

🚨 PRI: What Works, What Doesn’t, and How I Use It Now 🚨

If you’ve ever gone deep into Postural Restoration Institute (PRI) concepts, you know how easy it is to get lost in the sauce… 😵‍💫

👉 Obsessing over feeling the “right” muscles
👉 Relying on table tests that don’t translate to real movement
👉 Doing endless breathing drills without actually getting stronger

I know, because I made all of those mistakes 😬

The good news? PRI still has value—IF you know how to actually use it. In my latest video, I break down:
✅ What I still use from PRI daily
❌ The biggest PRI mistakes I had to unlearn
🏋️‍♂️ How I combine PRI with strength training for real results

Want the link? 👇 Comment “PRI” and I’ll DM it to you!

25/02/2025

Hardgainer plateau holding you back? 😤

If slow progress, years of plateauing, and feeling like your genetics are against you have become your norm—and your current approach isn’t working—it’s time to try something different.

I just dropped a video that lays out a straightforward plan to overcome that hardgainer challenge.

We cover:

🔍 The real reason behind the hardgainer label (hint: it’s more about mindset than genetics)

💡 How extending your bulking phase can help break through plateaus

🍽 Simple nutrition tips to boost your calorie intake and fuel muscle growth

No quick fixes—just consistent, smart adjustments.

Learn from my mistakes.

Comment “Gainer” and I’ll DM you a direct link to watch.

18/02/2025

I don’t care if you ever buy anything from me. Just go move your body. Get a pump. Feel good. Life’s too short to let pain run the show.

💥 If you vibe with this, check out my free posture & mobility program. It’s packed with exercises I’ve used to help fix swayback, anterior pelvic tilt, forward head, rounded shoulders, and other posture-related mobility issues.

💬 Drop “Mobility” in the comments, and I’ll DM you the link!

07/02/2025

Tight upper traps holding you hostage? 😖

If headaches, neck tension, and endless trap pain have become your norm—and stretching just isn’t cutting it—it’s time for a new approach.

I just dropped a video that breaks down a 3-step plan to FINALLY relieve those tight traps.

We’ll hit:

🔍 The REAL reason your traps are always tight (spoiler: lifestyle and mobility!)

💨 Quick relief techniques for when pain flares up

📈 Mobility and strength exercises to keep the tightness from coming back

Comment “Traps” and I’ll send you a DM with a link to watch the video.

31/01/2025

🧘‍♂️ Want a stronger core AND better posture? My latest YouTube video gives you exactly what you need to get both!

In the video, I cover:

✅ What your core actually is (hint: it’s not just abs)

✅ Why posture isn’t about holding a stiff, rigid position

✅ 3 powerful exercises to build core strength, mobility, and posture

💡 Comment “Core” to get the link sent to you, or check it out in my bio or stories!

17/01/2025

🏋️‍♂️ Built a gym in my basement with limited space and couldn’t be happier with how it turned out! If you’re looking for ideas to create a functional, aesthetic, and minimalistic home gym, my new YouTube video has you covered.

In the video, I share:

✅ How I designed my 10x16 ft space (with 8 ft ceilings!)

✅ Equipment reviews, including the REP Fitness Athena Rack and PowerBlocks Elite Dumbbells

✅ Budget-friendly flooring, lighting, and storage hacks

✅ Tips to balance functionality and aesthetics

This setup has everything I need without feeling cramped, and I hope it gives you inspiration for your own home gym!

💡 Comment “Gym” to get the link sent to you, or check it out in my bio or stories!