Jimmy Peña, MS, CSCS - Profile Page

Background

Jimmy Peña is the founder of PrayFit and has been the exercise physiologist to Tyler Perry, Mario Lopez and LL Cool J. He received his master's degree in clinical exercise physiology from the University of Texas at Tyler in 1998. Jimmy served as the fitness director for Muscle & Fitness and Muscle & Fitness Hers, authoring and editing thousands of articles on training and fitness - making him one of the nation's most-published training experts.

He designed the women's training programs for LL Cool J's New York Times best-seller Platinum Workout. He co-authored the New York Times Bestseller, "Extra Lean" by Mario Lopez. And in 2010, he authored the best-selling book "PrayFit: Your Guide to a Healthy Body and a Stronger Faith in 28 Days." Jimmy will soon launch a series of Prayfit DVDs through his new partner, LIONSGATE ENTERTAINMENT.

His background doesn't stop there. Get more information about him at PrayFit.com.

Articles

How Wide Should My Grip Be On An Upright Row?

If you're not feeling upright rows where you want to, your grip may be to blame. Here's your guide to better performance with this classic shoulder builder!

Published on: Jul 23, 2016
A Two-Headed Approach To Building Your Biceps Peak

Building the perfect biceps peak is an art. If you're tired of the same old curls and are ready to sculpt your arms, here's where to start!

Published on: Jul 23, 2016
3 Key Mistakes On The Cable Cross-over

Detect and diagnose common form blunders on this single-joint chest builder.

Published on: Jul 23, 2016
Where Should I Place My Feet On The Leg Press?

You may not realize it, but where you place your feet on the leg-press sled can impact which muscles get trained the hardest. Learn more, and try each variation today!

Published on: Jul 17, 2016
Gain An Inch On Your Chest In One Day

Dying to move up a shirt size? This extreme, 7-hour chest workout pushes every muscle-growth mechanism to the max and promises extraordinary pec gains!

Published on: Apr 28, 2016
5 Ways to Make Your Workout Harder And More Effective!

Your body changes according to the level at which it's stressed. If you're not seeing results, the solution is simple: Make things more difficult! Here are 5 ways to do it.

Published on: Dec 8, 2015
Jimmy Pena's Power Rack Series, Part 3: Isometrics

To get past a sticking point or add some volume, try these intense, isometric exercises.

Published on: Jan 10, 2012
Jimmy Pena's Power Rack Series, Part 1: Reverse Movements

Fight negative energy with reverse movements in the power rack.

Published on: Aug 21, 2011
Jimmy Pena's Power Rack Series, Part 2: Partial Movements

Training with partial movements gives you the benefits of pushing beyond your limitations—without a partner. The result: major growth.

Published on: Aug 4, 2011