Bobby Maximus

The routine is simple, but it definitely isn't easy. You'll get crushed by three exercises (deadlift, squat, bench press) done for max reps in a 30 minute time span.

Now I know what youre about to ask next, because Ive had to ask the very same question before, too: What if I dont have any access to barbells, or any weights for that matter?

For the past 25 years I have worked out twice a day, every day. Thats over 18,000 sessions. I didnt complete that many workouts by quitting every time I didnt have equipment. There have been numerous times in my life that in order to train Ive had to get creative, because I had nothing more than a floor and an empty room.

This Trinity Format is perfect for these no gear workouts. There really arent many restrictions on what you can or cant do, because it can be very difficult to injure yourself when you stick to bodyweight-only exercises. You just choose three exercises. Set a clock for 30 minutes. And get to work banging out reps. Here's an example of how the format works:

There are numerous exercises you can choose from for the protocol.

<ul><li> Burpees </li><li> Air squats </li><li> Frog Hops </li><li> Curl-ups </li><li> Handstand Pushups </li><li> Leg Raises </li><li> Lunges </li><li> Pushups </li><li> Split Jumps </li><li> V-sit Kickouts </li></ul>

By choosing from this list of 10 exercises, you an actually create 120 different workout combinations.

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Its a combination of air squats, lunges, and an ab movement of your choice. I usually choose curl-ups or V-sit kickouts.

Why do I love it so much? Because I love working legs and abs. This one completely checks both of those boxes. When done right, walking and laughing will be extremely challenging for a few days following the workout.

<h1> How to Crush the Lowly Trinity </h1>

This isnt a time to take it slow or rest. Youre going for as many reps as humanly possible. Ill accomplish this by alternating the leg and ab movements. For example: squats, curl-ups, lunges, curl-ups, squats, curl-ups, etc.

Do a Higher Number of Reps for Each Set

If you were to do something like pushups or pullups, you couldnt go forever and would have to limit your reps per set. When it comes to squats you can easily do 10 to 20 reps per set, so push it as far as you can go without going to failure. A good rule of thumb is the minute my speed slows down, I switch to the next exercise.

Dont get complacent because of the name-don't go into the workout with low expectations. You can probably do a lot more reps than you think you can. A lot of people will settle for a small number (i.e. 100 or 200 total reps). Id start by aiming for 500 total repetitions. Go big or go home.

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This Bobby Maximus Bodyweight Workout Obliterates Your Legs and Abs

Ive been able to maintain my fitness despite being told for years that I would fall off:

Just wait until you hit 30. Things will change

Hit 35 and youll start to fall apart.

40 is a game changer. Youll lose everything

Things have changed over the years. As Ive aged, its become easier to get injured, I dont recover the same from hard workouts, and muscle soreness is a much bigger problem after difficult training sessions. In order to "stay on the bus," Ive had to eliminate certain moves from my program. Ive also had to make alterations to other moves.

If youre an aged athlete and looking to still make progress Id suggest making some changes to the following exercises.

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How I Adjusted My Workout to Train Hard After 4

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Every time you red line your body or push your absolute limit, the risk of injury goes through the roof. This becomes especially true as you age. Its why I rarely max out on squats anymore.

Does it feel good to squat heavy? Hell yes it does-but you know what doesnt feel good? Blowing my back out.

One of my main goals in training is to be better at life. I want to be better at my job, look better, feel better, and be a better dad and husband. If I get hurt, I cant get better at those things. If I get hurt, Ill actually suck at those things. Have you ever hurt your back? Its a miserable experience. Anyone who has hurt their back will tell you the same.

When it comes to the squat I follow a simple rule. I never lift over 75 percent of my 1RM. Why 75 percent? Its the number I find that most peoples form starts to break down and the risk of injury increases exponentially. In my opinion, unless youre a competitive powerlifter heres really no real reason to go beyond this number.

To replace the heavy lifting. I will do a workout every 1 to 2 weeks in which I lift 4 to 5 single reps at 70 to 75 percent 1RM (resting 3 to 4 minutes between sets). By doing this instead of lifting as heavy as I can, I ensure I can continue to build strength and protect my back against injury.

More light weight, high-rep lifting

I used to do a lot of heavy-weight, low-rep lifting, but as I have gotten older Ive done the opposite switching to a light weight, high-rep format.

When it comes to the deadlift, using lighter weights and higher reps helps strengthen the lower back-which is especially important to the aged athlete.

One of my favorite formats that I have used in place of traditional heavy lifting is:

<ul><li> 3x20 Deadlift at 30 percent 1RM </li><li> 3x20 Deadlift at 30 percent 1RM from a 4-inch deficit (i.e. standing on some plates or a platform) </li></ul>

Note that this workout is not easy. It may seem like a relatively light weight but doing deadlifts in sets of 20 reps-especially from a deficit-will tax your lower back, hamstrings, and grip in ways you have probably not felt before.

Doing this once a week is one of my secret ways to avoid injury. I havent been hurt in years in the gym thanks to this preventative-style workout.

No more chinups, lots more neutral grip

No more chinups, ever. Thats the grip where your hands face you on a straight bar. To me, it places far too much stress on the elbows. I believe it's one of the main causes of elbow injuries and tendonitis in the gym.

I also limit wide-grip pullups. I have almost eliminated them from my program-however I will do them on occasion (for example if I am traveling and the local gym or hotel only has a straight bar). The vast majority of my pull-ups are now done using a neutral grip, with my hands close together and facing one another. The wider your grip, the more stress you place on your shoulders. This becomes more true if your hands are facing away from you.

At my age, my shoulders have already seen a lifetime of wear and tear. By using the neutral grip for pull-ups I can limit further damage to the shoulders and ensure they stay in proper working order.

The behind-the-neck press isnt inherently bad. The exercise can be beneficial to build shoulder strength. That said, it can be a problem for aged athletes.

The position of the shoulders when performing the behind the neck press can highlight any pre-existing shoulder issues that an athlete my have. It may also lead to injury if an athlete has any issues with shoulder mobility in general.

Lets face it: Most aged athletes have issues in both these areas. Ive worked with numerous athletes, both amateur and professional, and almost every one of them at some point has had a shoulder injury, and most need work with shoulder mobility. By the time they hit 40-years-old their shoulders are already compromised and need special care and attention.

I replaced the behind the neck press with light dumbbell overhead presses instead.

My workout of choice instead is 4 sets of 30 seconds of work, 30 seconds of rest using a pair of 10 to 15 pound dumbbells. During the work intervals I perform the exercise. During the rest portion, I hold the dumbbells with my arms fully straightened overhead.

Every time I do an upper body workout I will do 2 to 3 sets of this 4-minute interval workout. This work is safe to do, and strengthens the three heads of deltoids.

Getting older doesnt mean you have to stop training or that you have to give up on your current level of fitness. There are numerous examples of people whove been able to maintain a high level of fitness into their later years.

How I Adjusted My Workout to Keep Training Hard After 40

The reason people are unfit is because they're not working, they lack dedication, or fitness just isnt important to them. Which is fine-no judgements here. I dont expect every single person in this world to dedicate themselves to a more fit healthier, lifestyle. Lets just drop the excuses.

One of the most common excuses I hear is: I dont have a gym membership. I suppose that the gym is just so expensive is just another version of the same thing. Do people really believe thats the reason they are not fit? Of course they do. Back to the original point. Complicated is better, right? Its what were constantly sold.

What if I told you that you never needed a gym membership again? Not even a single piece of equipment?

Ive had many gym memberships in my life. During the course of my fitness career Ive had access to just about every piece of equipment that ever existed. Despite that the most gains Ive ever made were when I didnt have access to anything other than my body and a floor.

One particular experience in my life drives this point home. Years ago when I was in school, I got a summer job working at a camp kitchen. Before I took the job I spoke to my employer and made it clear I needed access to gym equipment on site. It was essential that the camp had a weight room because my training was important to me. At the time I had a dream of making the Olympics for wrestling. My employer assured me that there was a gym on site at the camp I could use along with the other camp councilors and employees. Satisfied with the answer I took the job.

Of course when I got to the camp (in the middle of nowhere) there was nothing. No gym. No weights. Not even a single dumbbell. FML.

I could have quit. Took the summer off. Gotten soft. Nope. Not in my DNA. But I had to figure out a way to stay fit, or my dream would have died. I had to think.

Who said I needed a gym? Cant I do this without equipment? What could I do now without anything that could make me more fit tomorrow?

They say necessity is the mother of invention-so that was where two of my all-time favorite no gear workouts were born. They are so good that if you wanted to you could cancel your gym membership today and just do these, you wouldn't be in a bad spot.

Why do I say that? In all my years of working out, doing these routines at that summer camp increased my fitness more than any other period in my life.

Are you ready to get to work? Try the workouts outlined below I prefer to do them on alternating days (i.e. Monday-Wednesday-Friday) and run or swim or bike on the days in between.

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<h1> Bobby Maximus' No-Equipment Gym Breaker Workouts </h1>

Workout 1 - 10 to 1

This is a great workout to do anywhere. You pack in a ton of quality work-55 reps of 5 different exercises-and perform the entire workout in one spot. Ill do this at home while catching up on my favorite series on Netflix, or when Im stuck in a hotel room. Ive listed my go-to bodyweight exercises below, but you can sub in your own.

Directions: Do the exercises in the order shown. Start with 10 reps of the pushup, then do 10 air squats, 10 situps, 10 burpees, and 10 lunges (1 on each leg counts as 1 rep). Then repeat, but do 9 reps of each movement. Continue this pattern, doing 1 less repetition each round all the way down to 1 rep.

<ul><li> 1. Pushup </li><li> 2. Air Squat </li><li> 3. Situp </li><li> 4. Burpee </li><li> 5. Lunge </li></ul>

Reps: 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1

W orkout 2 - A Marriage Made In Hell

Running and burpees: A marriage made in the darkest depths of hell. Indeed, two of the hardest tests I know are the 1.5-mile test and the 100-burpee test. This workout wraps both of those god-awful tests together into one workout. But look on the bright side-you only have to do 75 burpees instead of 100.

Directions: Run a half-mile, then do 25 burpees. Thats 1 round. Do 3 rounds as fast as you can (while keeping good burpee form).

<ul><li> 1. Run: 0.5 Mile </li><li> 2. Burpee: 25 Reps </li></ul>

Were constantly told that more complicated is better. Were told that to get fit we need special equipment. And that the reason we are unfit is because we dont have a gym membership, or a special pull-up bar, or some fancy set of dumbbells.

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Because there was a point in my life that 30 minutes a day was all I could spare. During that two-year stretch, my training needed to be extremely quick and extremely effective.

That was when I developed a style of workout thats turned out to be useful for almost every person Ive trained: the Trinity Format

I have developed numerous Trinity workouts over the years, focusing on different muscle groups and equipment. Here is one I call The Barbell Trinity, which will help you pack on an incredible amount of size and strength in a very short period of time. All you need is a few barbells, and you'll be able to work your whole body from head to toe.

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Bobby Maximus's 3-Move Barbell Plan Will Crush You

The premise to the Barbell Trinity is simple. Go to the gym and load up three barbells. For this workout youll need to set up a deadlift, a back squat, and a bench press. Beginners should use 50 percent of their bodyweight, Intermediate athletes should use 75 percent of bodyweight and Advanced athletes should try it at bodyweight. Set a clock for 30 minutes, and get to work banging out reps. The goal is to get as many reps as possible of each movement in that 30 minute time period-without cheating form.

30 minutes, as many reps as possible

<ul><li> Back Squat </li><li> Deadlift </li><li> Bench Press </li></ul>

Here's an example of the format in action:

When you get fatigued from one exercise, move on to the next one. You can take on the clock using self-prescribed rep clusters or wing it and switch moves on the fly depending on how you feel-whatever helps you finish as many reps as possible.

A few tips for this workout:

Doing reps for 30 minutes can get tiring, and form can degrade fast if you arent careful. Choose a weight that allows you to constantly be in control.

I will almost never do sets to failure. Remember, it is easier to stay out of a hole than to crawl out of a hole. I usually do a number of reps that allows me to keep moving throughout the 30 minute workout and minimize rest.

Different speeds for different needs-even for yourself.

At times I will do this with absolute max reps in mind. This is a true fitness test. Other days when I am not feeling great I will use a lighter than usual weight and practice form. That way I can tailor the workout to suit my current condition.

Im the king of 30 minute workouts. Why?

The Barbell Trinity Workout Builds Muscle and Demolishes Weakness

Did I also mention that Ive worked out religiously twice a day for the past 25 years? That's over 18,000 workouts. In my current condition, I stand 6'3'', weigh 240 pounds, and am under 10 percent body fat.

Why am I telling you this? Its because Ive been able to overcome every obstacle thats been put in my way-except growing older.

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BuFgNItlenN/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="db11cab7-8620-3778-abd9-0b9ecbf64b0b"> View this post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BuFgNItlenN/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="9e9f6a62-6cf6-3bf1-a184-5b601547d70a"> Why wouldnt I smile? At 40 Im the best version of me that Ive ever been... #everydamnday </a> A post shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bobbymaximus/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="9b0f9578-4763-3b0a-a0d6-3df5010c0a54"> Bobby Maximus </a> (@bobbymaximus) on Feb 19, 2019 at 5:57pm PST

I dont want this article to be about how great you can be later in life and how every man over 40 can look and feel like theyre 20 years old. Thats bullshit.

Id love to tell you I am as fit today as I was when I was 20. But that would be a lie. Id also love to tell you my training hasnt had to change. That would also be a lie. I havent found the fountain of youth, I havent figured out how to defeat Father Time-hes never lost, by the way-and I havent been able to extend my peak.

Theres a lot of stuff out there promising men they can tap into their youthful energies as they age. Theres a never-ending list of dishonest programs, book, infomercials, and supplements. The reality is this, though: Do you see many 40 year old athletes who are just hitting their prime? Doesnt happen. If an athlete does compete into their forties they are usually just trying to hang on.

Im not trying to bring you down or rain on your parade. You can be extremely fit at 40 years old. You can look and feel relatively good-but its not free, its not easy, and theres a real cost.

Here are three of the main areas I have noticed have changed as I have gotten older and how I try to cope with those changes.

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Bobby Maximus' Laws for Training After 40

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<h1> Training Volume And Intensity </h1>

As you age, you must adjust your training volume and intensity. As a general rule, both need to decrease.

When I was younger I could go hard all the time. I could sprint in the morning, do HIIT-style training at lunch, and lift weights at night. I had a seemingly limitless supply of energy and never had an issue with overtraining.

The older I have gotten the more that has had to change. I cant go hard every single session. Now I have to pick my spots.

These days I train twice daily. Once in the morning and once in the evening. To facilitate that kind of work volume I cannot go hard for both sessions. Id fall apart. I need to alternate between hard and easy sessions.

So if I go hard in the morning I go easy at night and if I go easy in the morning I go hard at night.

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BtZS5Q2FRkm/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="0e5bd0fc-61ae-3c07-a03e-cc8008f96f36"> View this post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BtZS5Q2FRkm/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="7bb30b06-6894-3b22-a268-f3bce69ca603"> I didnt get like this by taking weekends off. Especially at the age of 40. While most are resting (I put that in quotation marks because they havent worked hard enough a day in their lives to earn their rest) or partying, Im doing what Im always doing. Working my damned ass off. Every day is another chance to get a step closer to my goals. On the other hand every day wasted is a lost opportunity. Lets say you took every weekend off for a year. Thats a 104 days. Almost a third of your year. If youve ever sat around wondering why youre just not as fit as youd like to be, desperate for a solution, Id suggest you start there. Its really pretty easy. So make your choice. If youre looking to hop on the Bobby Maximus fountain of youth train then heres your answer: Show up every damn day. If not and youre happy with your Dad Bod then I guess just keep on doing what youve been doing. No shame in letting yourself go right? #realtalk #everydamnday </a> A post shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bobbymaximus/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" id="9b0f9578-4763-3b0a-a0d6-3df5010c0a54"> Bobby Maximus </a> (@bobbymaximus) on Feb 2, 2019 at 1:55pm PST

My hard workouts would be when I lift heavy (or to failure), or when I breath hard. These workouts could be my weekly strength workouts, hypertrophy workouts, or interval workouts. My easy workouts are usually focused on practicing technique or doing easy paced cardiovascular work or doing mobility work.

During the course of the week I aim to hit a 50/50 split between hard workouts and easy/restorative workouts. Regardless of how many sessions I hit, I maintain this ratio. This is essential to stay injury free and also combat the effects of aging.

There used to be a day when I tried to compete with everyone. Id see someone doing a workout and I would have to try it too. Id hear of some savage workout challenge and I would want to test myself and see if I could do it too. If my friend was deadlifting a weight, I would try to deadlift more.

At my age that is a surefire way to get hurt. I have learned this lesson the hard way too. I cant compete with some 20 year-old. There are only two outcomes when I try: I get hurt. Or I complete the workout, maybe I even win, but then am sore or off my training program for the next few days.

Remember this simple phrase: No one wins the workout. My goal is to improve, not competing in a game nobody cares about.

The next time you see some kid on the internet doing 1,000 burpees for time or lifting a big-ass weight, ask yourself if you really need to do it too. Ask yourself if you are even capable of doing it. Everything is risk vs. reward and as you get older, the risk goes through the roof.

The best advice I could give an aging athlete is to stay in your lane.

Theres no such thing as a free lunch. Everything has a cost and everyone has to pay.

A younger athlete doesnt need as much sleep and doesnt need to pay much attention to recovery and restorative work. As you get older that changes dramatically. It has for me.

When I was younger I rarely needed to go for massages, get in ice baths, or be on a foam roller. Lately those things are all I do.

In fact if you were to ask me today (and I told you honestly) I would tell you I probably spend more time in a spa then in the gym. I try to hit a 2:1 ratio of restorative work to training. That means for every time I train, I try to incorporate two recovery practices. I use the sauna, ice baths, contrast showers, recovery walks, air compression boots, stretching, foam roller sessions, and massage.

Before you get all in your feelings about how you don't have enough time or money for all of those things-I get it. I really do. I am fortunate to have a career in the fitness industry that allows me the freedom to recover this much. Im well aware most people dont have that time. Most people dont train 10 times a week either, and may not need that much recovery.

Here is a simple rule: Choose a recovery practice once a day and do it. You can choose from the list above. You dont have to be excessive with your choice either-devoting just 20 minutes a day to one practice will pay incredible dividends.

Can you be fit at 40? Yup. Can you look good and feel good and perform well? Yup. It just costs a hell of a lot more than did when you were 20.

And even if you pay the cost you still are just fighting to hang on. So prepare to make a few changes to your training schedule. Double down on sleep, then triple down on recovery. And dont be stupid about stuff in the gym. Stay in your lane, be aware of your limitations, and get ready to do the work.

In my career Ive done it all. Ive wrestled at an extremely high level, Ive been ranked second in the World for Kickboxing, Ive been a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Champion, and Ive fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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That doesnt mean though that I have always been able to make it to the gym. There have been times in my life where my children are sick, my car has been broken down, or I have been short on time and had to bust out a training session in the comfort of my own home.

This has been one of the worst winters on record for many people across the United States. There have been freezing cold temperatures and more snow than anyone could ever want to see again-and I know many people who have been stranded at home because of the inclement weather. They need to be able to train, too.

Here are two of my favorite (and most effective) at-home workouts for those days you just cant make it into the gym and are forced to take a snow day. The routines dont require any equipment, and they dont require a lot of time. The only thing they do require is the will to suffer a little bit. Just because you can do something in the comfort of your home shouldnt mean the workout will be comfortable, right?

Death by Burpees

This workout is particularly great at forcing you to face what I call the moment, that special point in a workout where you cave in to your mental demons and quit, or overcome, continue pushing, and finish mentally and physically stronger.

Start a timer, and do 1 burpee during minute one. Do 2 burpees during minute two, 3 burpees during minute three, and so on, until youre all out of burpees and can't finish in a minute. This workout usually takes people 10 to 20 minutes.

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This is a workout that I teach at every military seminar I lead. Its an incredible routine to have in your back pocket if youre a special forces operator. It doesnt require equipment, and it doesnt take much time, two things most deployed soldiers dont have.

The workout improves every aspect of their overall fitness, so they can perform their jobs at the highest level and stay safe. Tackle it with the tenacity of a soldier-itll be exceedingly difficult, if youre truly willing to go after as many reps as possible.

Do the exercises in the order shown. Complete all the sets of exercise 1, resting, as needed, followed by all the sets of exercise 2 and exercise 3. Then, move on to exercise 4. For this exercise, perform as many reps as you can in 30 seconds, followed by 30 seconds of rest. Thats 1 round.

Do a total of 4 rounds. On your last round, rest for 2 minutes instead of 30 seconds. Use that same procedure for exercise 6 and exercise 8.

<ul><li> 1. Wall Squat: 2 sets, 5 reps </li><li> 2. Air Squat: 3 sets, 20 reps </li><li> 3. Jump Squat: 3 sets, 5 reps </li><li> 4. Burpee: 4 sets of 30 seconds each (Rest for 30 seconds between sets) </li><li> 5. Rest: 2 Minutes </li><li> 6. Split Jump: 4 sets of 30 seconds each (Rest for 30 seconds between sets) </li><li> 7. Rest: 2 Minutes </li><li> 8. Frog Hop: 4 sets of 30 seconds each (Rest for 30 seconds between sets) </li></ul>

Time: 20 to 25 Minutes

Im the first person to preach about dedication. In over 25 years of training I have almost never missed a workout. In rain or shine, sickness or health, I have always been able to figure out how I could fit the work in.

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Alongside all the incredible work she does at her practice, Aces Braces, Dr. Bobbi is dedicated to raising oral health awareness. “Many people fail to understand the importance of oral health. Having unhealthy teeth will not only make your smile less attractive, but it will also harm your overall health,” Dr. Bobbi explains.

According to Dr. Bobbi, improper oral hygiene most often results in gum disease. The bacteria that causes gum disease and inflammation can then enter the bloodstream and travel to the heart, leading to many heart conditions. Inhaling bacteria from infected teeth and gums over a long period can also lead to respiratory infections, as well as pneumonia. According to the latest research, gingivitis bacteria from the mouth can enter the brain through nerve channels or the bloodstream, possibly leading to Alzheimer’s disease.

In order to raise oral health awareness, Aces Braces sponsors free orthodontic evaluations on the first Tuesday of the month. “At Aces Braces, we strive to give back to the community as much as possible. We host free evaluations to encourage people to go to the dentist’s office and keep their oral health in check. When they come, we make sure that their appointment is as pleasant as possible, and we always try to educate them on the importance of oral health,” Dr. Bobbi says.

Dr. Bobbi also volunteers in community schools and teaches both the students and the staff about the importance of dental health, even providing free screenings to middle school students. “One of the reasons why people neglect their oral health and skip dental checks is because nobody taught them when they were younger how important it is. We at Aces Braces try to teach younger students that there is nothing scary about going to the dentist and that they should do it every six months for their own good,” Dr. Bobbi says.

Dr. Bobbi also leverages the power of social media to provide informational and educational content to her followers. She prefers posting videos in which she explains the importance of oral healthcare or the proper way to brush and care for the teeth. For example, in one of her videos, Dr. Bobbi explained the significance of a proxy brush and how to use it properly.

“Social media gives me the power to reach thousands of young and bright minds who may not be aware of the importance of oral health,” Dr. Bobbi says. “A lot of younger patients who come to my office say that they found me thanks to Instagram. Even though I wasn’t sure whether my content would be effective, now I know that I’m raising oral health awareness one video at a time.”

Dr. Bobbi Peterson&nbsp;is one of three black female orthodontists with a practice located in Brooklyn. In addition, Dr. Bobbi is the only black female orthodontist in New York City who owns her practice building.

Dr. Bobbi's community outreach aims to improve dental health in Brooklyn

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