Exercise the right way - barbell shrugs ( by Rick
Mitchell )
Other articles in this series looked at a number of exercises, mainly
from the perspective of developing a comprehensive muscle building
program. Sometimes we take things for granted, especially when it comes to
performing the basic exercises that constitute...
Treadmill : Things To Watch Out Before Buying A Treadmill ( by Jasdeep
Singh )
Treadmills are known to be the most popular and most effective home
exercise and fitness equipment with 33% of the sales and is capable of
burning around 850 calories per hour. Treadmills basically serve two purposes:...
Top 5 Benefits Of Using An Elliptical Trainer ( by Kathryn
O'Neill )
Considering an elliptical trainer? Wondering how an elliptical trainer
can benefit you? If you're trying to decide between an elliptical trainer and another
piece of exercise equipment, here are the top 5 unique elliptical trainer
benefits to help you decide:...
Exercise The Right Way - The Leg Extension ( by Rick
Mitchell )
In this article we'll take a close look at the leg
extension. MUSCLES TARGETED: vastis lateralis, vastus intermedius,
vastus medialis, rectus femoris. STARTING POSITION. Sit in the
machine and press the back firmly against the back pad. Place the
ankles behind and in contact with the foot pad...
Stop kidding – No home gyms allowed ( by Rolf
Rasmusson )
...Before starting that home exercising program I suggest seeing your
doctor to check on your health condition and your brain because when
you're grand kids see you trying to do your thing they'll think you lost
your mind. Having home gyms is...
Lower Body Exercises For Beginning Bodybuilders ( by Rick
Mitchell )
The lower body contains some of your biggest muscles which are capable
of bearing significant weights. The temptation for beginners to go for
broke by performing heavy squats should be resisted. To begin with you
should concentrate on building the muscles safely by using machines that
isolate muscle groups. The squat is...
Exercise The Right Way - The Stiff-Leg Deadlift ( by Rick
Mitchell )
In this article we'll take a close look at the stiff-leg
deadlift. MUSCLES TARGETED: gluteus maximus, semimembranosus,
semitendinosus, biceps femoris, erector spinae. STARTING
POSITION. Grasp the bar with a closed pronated grip. Grip should
be roughly shoulder width. Assume a hip width stance with the knees
slightly flexed and...
How Treadmills Work ( by Jennifer
Dennis )
Have you jumped on a treadmill
machine lately? When you want a great workout, the treadmill is one of
the finest ways to tone your lower body in an exciting and rewarding
fashion. Day after day, you can work various muscle groups as you run,
jog or walk your way to...
Increase Your Training Intensity - Training To Failure ( by Rick
Mitchell )
You can only build muscle tissue if you can generate progressively
stronger muscular contractions, so this calls for an emphasis on finding
ways to increase exercise intensity. This should not be confused with
exercise duration as maximum training intensity will...
Know Your Muscle Building Exercises - The Shoulders ( by Rick
Mitchell )
Part of this analysis
should include an assessment of the core exercises that make up your
bodybuilding training program. In this article we'll look at the shoulder
exercises that have proven their worth to serious bodybuilders for many
years. All exercises should be...
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