Fire Your Trainer

"Hi James,

"I have read your article on Bodybuilding.com and was wondering whether you are able to advise me further. My name is Darren Chan, originally from Malaysia (Chinese). I am currently working in London and have been going to the gym for almost 4 weeks now. However, I am definitely an ectomorph. I have been working out a lot and even have a personal trainer, but I am unable to achieve my personal goal of getting stronger and having six pack abs. Would you able to advise me further what do I need to do?"

Thanks,
Darren


My Answer: Why do I feel like my long lost cousins have been coming out of the woodwork lately to hit me up for training advice? Anyway, Darren, I don't know anything about your diet or your training, so how can I advise you on what to do? I will tell you this, though: 4 weeks is not enough time to get you six pack abs if you're not pushing yourself. You should, however, be getting stronger.

Having a trainer doesn't mean anything, because most trainers don't know jack. Bottom line if you're not getting stronger from week to week after one month, then you should fire your trainer.