Most upper body exercises have as their goal to build strength. In order to maximize the beneficial effect of the routine, you'll want to mix in some good cardiovascular workouts - spinning, jogging, etc - and alternate the activities with lower body work. Before starting any routine,…
Day 1 – Upper Body For the following exercises, begin with two sets of 10-12 reps each. · Dumbbell press · Standing barbell military press · Lying tricep press · Side lateral raise · Preacher curls · Seated dumbbell curl · Dumbbell rows · Dumbbell shrugs If you hav…
Beginning a body building workout plan requires a level of commitment. As a beginner, you can work out more frequently than more advanced body builders. The reason is simple: as you get more experienced, you learn to push your muscles harder and inflict more damage that takes longer to …
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1. One Leg Barbell Squat Use a 12 to 18 inch box or bench for this exercise - the higher the box, the more difficult the exercise. Place a barbell behind your head at the base of your neck. Grasp the barbell with both hands with a wider than shoulder width grip. Stand approximately 2 to 3…
1. Upright Barbell Row Stand upright and grasp a barbell with your hands about shoulder width apart. Let the bar hang straight down in front of you. Keep your body and wrists straight. Pull the bar straight up towards your chin, keeping it close to your body. Concentrate on either pulling…
1. Crunches Lie flat on your back with your feet flat on the ground, or resting on a bench with your knees bent at a 90 degree angle. If you are resting your feet on a bench, place them three to four inches apart and point your toes inward so they touch. Place your hands lightly on either…
In the previous posts Part 1 and Part 2 , we discussed few types of bodybuilding or muscle building exercise, this post continues to discuss three more... Enjoy! 1. One-Arm Dumbbell Row Start with your right foot flat on the floor and your left knee resting on a flat bench. Lean forward…
There are many different types of bodybuilding workouts you can perform. In Part 1 , we discussed three types; this article discusses another three. 1. Side Lateral Dumbbell Raise Stand upright with your feet shoulder width apart and your arms at your side. Hold a dumbbell in each hand …
You may not be familiar with some of the terminology used in body building. Along the same line, you should know what certain exercises are and how to safely perform them. There are all sorts of exercises you can perform. This article will discuss three types bodybuilding workouts. 1. …