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Find your next step forward toward your strength and physique goals. Learn to move well, be stronger, and feel great. Have the peace of mind that you have a clear plan to take steps toward your goals, and ANY progress is progress.

Christian Kruszewski - B.S., NSCA CPT

Christian has been a strength and hypertrophy coach for over 5 years at Tucson Strength, offering his services in one-on-one training, group coaching, and coaching/programming for strength, hypertrophy, and physique goals.

Christian specializes in teaching clients to progress their training and nutrition to become bigger, stronger, and injury free to reach any goal.

Christian’s training background includes powerlifting competition, kettlebell training, hypertrophy and physique training, and endurance sports and mountain biking. During this time he has helped clients of all ages achieve their goals in powerlifting, sport performance, body comp and physique change, and general strength and hypertrophy.

Christian graduated from the University of Arizona in 2021 with a degree in Nutritional Sciences, with an emphasis in dietetics. This educational background focused on nutrition related to health and disease, nutrition counseling, and sport nutrition.

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🔥 2 Skullcrusher Variations 🔥 to Upgrade Your Tricep Workout! Want to level up your tricep game? These two Skullcrusher variations—the JM Press and California Press—will take your arm gains to the next level! 💪👇 1️⃣ JM Press: Start with your usual close grip bench width (think an inch or two wider than skullcrushers), and slowly descend toward your chest/sternum like a close grip bench press. Pausing 1-2 inches off your chest, allow the bar to slowly pass backward toward your neck or face, sticking your elbows up into the air. Once you get into this position, you drive your elbows (and the bar) forward and press the weight up. This variation gives you the advantage of HUGE eccentric loading, and lets you train your triceps far heavier than a traditional skullcrusher. The JM press is also a great assistance exercise for powerlifting/strength programs, as it trains your triceps in a similar pressing motion to the bench press. 🏋️‍♂️ 2️⃣ California Press: The California press is sort of the opposite of a JM press—you essentially perform a skullcrusher on the way down and a close grip bench press on the way up. Going 10-20% heavier than your usual skullcrusher (same grip, or an inch or two wider if desired), simply perform a super controlled skullcrusher eccentric to your forehead, nose, or chin, before rocking the bar forward over your chest and pressing the weight up. This variation is a great way to increase the intensity of your usual tricep workout, and forces your triceps WAY past their normal point of fatigue for massive overload and a sick pump! 🔥 Be sure to LIKE and FOLLOW! COMMENT if you’re ready to COOK 🔥🍖 your triceps with these variations in your next arm session!!! #TucsonPersonalTrainer #PersonalTrainer #AZ #TucsonAZ #FYP #UpperBodyTraining #UpperBodyPump #UpperBodyGains #UpperBodyFocus #ChestWorkout #TricepWorkout #ArmDay #Arms #ChestandTriceps #ArmWorkout #PushDay #UpperBodyDay #UpperBodyBlast #StrongUpperBody #UpperBodySession #UpperBodyFitness #UpperBodyGoals #UpperBodyRoutine #StrengthGains #StrengthCoach #WellnessLifestyle #HealthyLife #MindfulLiving #WorkoutTips

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💪 Losing TIME and GAINS by not making it into the gym? 💪 Here are the 3 MOST IMPORTANT tips I teach my clients to make their workouts HAPPEN! 👇🔥 1️⃣ WRITE IT DOWN 📅: Literally schedule your gym time! Most of my clients are busy professionals who live and die by their calendar—if it isn’t scheduled, it isn’t happening. So why treat workouts any differently? When you put your workout in your calendar, you’re WAY more likely to show up and WAY less likely to let yourself down. 📝 2️⃣ Set a consistent BED TIME! 🛌💤 This one’s big! Having a steady bedtime and wake time is HUGE for recovery, mental health, and managing your day. A consistent sleep schedule gives you more reliable hours to work with, letting you plan around busy times to fit in the gym or meal prep. WRITE THIS DOWN TOO! 📝 3️⃣ GROCERY DAY 🥩🍎🥕: It’s nearly impossible to hit the gym if you’re scrambling to find your next meal. Pick 1-2 days to go to the grocery store and make it part of your routine. Keeping your kitchen stocked alleviates stress and keeps you fueled for those workout days! Consistency is KEY. These three tips can be your game changers for building sustainable habits and hitting the gym more often! What’s YOUR favorite tip for staying consistent? Drop it in the comments, and LIKE & FOLLOW for more! 👊💯 Want to take these tips to the next level with online coaching? 🔗LINK IN BIO🔗 to become a CK Strength ONGOING COACHING client today!! 🔥🔥🔥 #TucsonPersonalTrainer #PersonalTrainer #AZ #TucsonAZ #FYP #HealthyHabits #WellnessLifestyle #FitLifestyle #HealthyLiving #WellnessJourney #LifestyleChanges #HealthyRoutine #DailyHabits #WellnessHabits #HealthyLife #MindfulLiving #ActiveLifestyle #LifestyleGoals #WellnessTips #HealthyChoices #BalancedLife #HabitBuilding #SelfCareRoutine #FitnessLifestyle #LifestyleInspo

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Client Success Stories

Christian is the best personal trainer, and that's an understatement. He not only cares about your fitness goals, but cares about you as a person. I have him as an online coach for powerlifting and just this last July I placed first at my first meet, the state games. This guy knows his stuff.

Jacob Sahm

I can't say enough about Christian! I initially started training with him to improve injuries that I sustained training jiu jitsu, and to build strength that would benefit me in returning to grappling. His understanding of programming has blown me away and I've seen noticeable improvements in each phase/program. My injuries are significantly more manageable, my strength has increased tremendously, and I have been able to return to jiujitsu. The coaching, support, and motivation I've received have helped me be dedicated to training and excited about my progress and potential. I would absolutely recommend Christian if you're looking for assistance reaching your goals.

Whitney Marx