Jason Whalen

Certified Personal Trainer

Jason Whalen is a Certified Personal Trainer and the Owner of JWWFitness in Scottsdale, Arizona. With over a decade of experience, Jason specializes in strength, core, endurance, and plyometric training programs for those looking to improve their fitness, overall health, and sports performance. He holds a BA in Exercise Science from Eastern New Mexico University. Jason is also a Nutrition Therapist and a Member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He was voted the Best of 2012 for Personal Trainers by Kudzu and was featured in Echo Magazine.

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Co-authored Articles (7)

What Does Sleeper Build Mean on Social Media?

Find out what those muscle reveal videos on TikTok are all about If you’re browsing TikTok and you’ve come across a bunch of videos where semi-clothed folks are flexing over loud music with the #sleeperbuild hashtag,...

How to

Stretch Your Biceps

Stretching is a great way to keep your muscles flexible and supple. Whether you’re warming up before a workout or cooling down after one, make sure not to overlook stretching your biceps. Your biceps will thank you for...

11 Easy & Effective Ways to Build Strong Thigh Muscles

Gain thigh muscle by squatting, doing deadlifts, & moreWhether you want to run faster, look better, or be healthier, strengthening your thighs is a great way to tone your legs and increase your muscle mass. In fact, big,...

How to Do the Leg Behind Your Head Pose

Learn the poses and stretches to get your leg behind your head Our bodies can achieve some incredible poses if we stretch the right way and practice daily. Putting your leg behind your head is a fun pose that will open u...

How to

Show off Your Muscles Without It Seeming Intentional

Are you looking to impress friends, a date, or people at work? Do you want everyone to notice your hard work in the gym without seeming like an arrogant jerk? Take these less obvious routes to get them to see the "gun sh...

How to

Do Smith Machine Squats

Squat machines can look a little intimidating, but they're super easy to use. In this article, we'll walk you through the correct process so you can start doing machine squats today. Read on to get started!

Sumo Deadlifts with Dumbbells: Proper Technique, Muscles Worked & Benefits

Master this versatile lower-body exercise for strong legs and glutesThe sumo deadlift with dumbbells is a variation of the sumo deadlift that targets your glutes, hamstrings, quads, core, and lower back. It uses dumbbell...