Payne Harrison - Fitness

Payne Harrison - Fitness PT / Lifter / Runner / Occasional Joker
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03/30/2026

These days are always the most chaotic 😅

Once you ditch the laptop all together you start to feel free… then, at the end of the day, the EMR starts working again 😵‍💫

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03/30/2026

The soleus is a knee extensor!!!! (closed chain) 😮

I feel like this isn’t talked about enough in rehab or lifting.

You can compensate for weak quads with your soleus while squatting.

Everyone asks:
‘Are you a quad dominant or glute dominant squatter?’

what about calf dominant? 🤔

03/29/2026

Biking and yappin 🚲

Something is always better than nothing ‼️

Applies to so many things in life, especially exercise

Also, yes I’m clearly a lil type A 😅😂

03/28/2026

Pinch that credit card between those cheeks!

Also that is devastating, I’m so sorry

Professional wedding guest 🫡 Core memories made celebrating & this past weekend 🎉
03/26/2026

Professional wedding guest 🫡

Core memories made celebrating & this past weekend 🎉

03/16/2026

What we document vs what actually happens 😂

This could be a series…

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03/16/2026

This place might have my vote for best restaurant in Baltimore 🤷🏻‍♂️



03/14/2026

Biking and yappin 🚴‍♂️

One thing I underestimated as a new grad PT was how many patients get injections for MSK pain and how many questions we get about them 😅

I’ve been trying to educate myself more over the past ~18 months because this is a weekly conversation for me, if not more often.

I actually think PT school covered the basics pretty well… they just didn’t stress how often patients will ask about this stuff 😂

Episode 122 of the E3 Rehab podcast is a great resource if you want a quick overview of common MSK injections and the reasoning behind them.

But I’d love to learn more.

Clinicians: Any good resources for learning about MSK injections? Papers, podcasts, courses?

Drop them below 👇

03/13/2026

My 6:30 PM patients see me at my worst 😅

The social battery slowly drains throughout the day 🤷🏻‍♂️

I’m definitely more of a morning person, so this might just be a me thing.

PTs are you best during morning sessions or evening sessions?

03/12/2026

Advice for people considering PT as a career. Part 2

How do you actually stand out when applying to undergrad, PT school, or your first PT job?

I’m not a recruiter or on any hiring committee, but this is how I approached it when I was going through the process and how I think about it now. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Nothing groundbreaking here, but that’s because the basics work. Beyond that, standing out usually comes from exceptional social skills and unique experiences.

1. Start with the basics
Do yourself a favor and check the obvious boxes first.
Good grades above application cutoffs, strong letters of recommendation that are not generic, and shadowing hours in multiple clinics and settings.

2. Improve your people skills
PT is a social job and soft skills matter. Jobs that force you to interact with people can help a lot. Serving, bartending, personal training, coaching, teaching, or any role where you work closely with people.

3. Use your connections to get real world experience
Try to shadow, volunteer, or work in or near your dream setting. Unique experiences can make your resume stand out.

4. Certifications if you have time
If you want to go above and beyond you could pursue something like the CSCS. It can look good on a resume, but I personally would not prioritize it over the other things.

I really think if you check the basics you are in a better position than you realize. A lot of people never fully cover those first.

Also remember to reach out to the school or job you are applying to and ask what they prioritize in candidates. Priorities can differ a lot between programs and clinics. These are just things I have personally found to be important through my experience.

This is my opinion as someone who has been a PT for about 18 months, so do not rely on me as your only source of information. 😂

For the more experienced PTs or anyone involved in hiring, what actually stands out to you in candidates? Comment below ⬇️

03/09/2026

Connecting with new patients is part of the fun!!

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03/07/2026

Upper body lift I hit when running behind ⬇️

Simple. Efficient. Done in about 30 minutes.

A1 Bench Press 3 x 5
A2 Chest Supported Row 3 x 5

B1 Lat Pulldown 3 x 6
B2 Shoulder Press 3 x 6

C1 Shrugs 2 x 8
C2 Lateral Raises 2 x 8

D1 Tricep Pushdowns 2 x 8-10
D2 Wall Bicep Curls 2 x 8-10

Finisher if there’s time
Ab Rollouts 2 x 6

I run everything as supersets to save time.

Yes that means I’m using two machines at once 🤷🏻‍♂️

Perform A1 then A2 back to back. Rest about 90 seconds. Repeat.

I keep most sets around 1 to 2 reps in reserve so I’m still pushing hard enough to build muscle and strength.

Is this the perfect workout? No.

But if you only have 30 minutes, it gets the job done.

Try it out and let me know how it goes. 💪

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