Bench Press
For lifters looking to create the classic "He-Man" physique, the
single most important upper body workout is the bench press. The bench
press builds the upper arm, chest, and shoulders. The muscles here
have a great impact on making it look like you posses great strength,
which is an important factor for many lifters. This workout is also
one of the easiest lifts, since you are lying down on a static bench
that prevents most unnecessary movement.
To perform the bench press, lie face up on the bench with your eyes
directly under the weight bar. Whether you rest your feet on the floor
or on the bench makes no difference. For the traditional workout, grab
the bar with your hands about shoulder-width apart. If you want to
work the outside of your chest strongly, get a wider grip. Conversely,
if you would like to work the inner portion of your chest more, get a
closer grip. Take the weight off the rack and support it above your
head. Let gravity take the weight down while exhaling slowly until it
has touched your chest where it feels most natural to you. Then,
exhale and push it up at a steady, controlled rate.
Once your elbows have locked, you have completed one rep in the bench
press workout. Some people incorrectly lower the weight quickly,
allowing it to bounce off their chest. Though this makes it easier to
lift the weight from the start, it hinders complete muscle growth
while on the bench press.
Curls
The curl workout is used mainly for exercising the biceps but can also
be very effective in working the chest. There is no station for doing
curls, but you might want a curl bar. A curl bar is one that has...
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These four workouts have been selected because together they give the
user a full-body workout, but are in no way "all-inclusive." There are
many other workouts designed to shape various parts of the body not
discussed here. To be in the best shape possible, it is important that
you become familiar with the different weight machines that you have
access to.
Lastly, safety should be your foremost concern while lifting. Pain at
any time is a sign that something is wrong, but do not confuse pain
with extreme fatigue. It is not wise to take chances by lifting in the
midst of pain; you might only exacerbate any present injury. With the
information presented here, you should be able to have outlined a very
effective workout routine, but more importantly, a very safe routine.
Drawing your belly button to your spine engages and strengthens your TVA muscle, and can be done all throughout the day, whether you're sitting in a chair, standing in line in the grocery store, or lying in bed. Also known as the stomach vacuum, this exercise is easiest when lying on your back with your knees bent. Exhale and pull your belly button to your spine as much as you can. Hold the contraction in your tummy for five seconds, but don't hold your breath -- breathe normally. Do this five times, and slowly work your way up to doing three sets of eight, 10-second contractions. For a challenge, do the exercise on all fours. (See References 2)
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Lunges and squats are often referred to as the masters of lower body exercises. In addition to your legs, theses functional, compound exercises also work your buttocks. However, poor form, a muscle imbalance, the consistent overload on your knees, and the repetitive motion, can make these exercises wreak havoc on your knees. (See References 1) Not to fear, you can still strengthen and shape your glutes with do-able, effective exercise that are easy on your knees.
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