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Pilates Free Weight Arm Exercises : Pilates Free Weight Exercise: On Guard

admin — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:50:08 +0000

With the on guard exercise, you have to be careful not to damage your rotator cuff. Learn how to do the on guard with free weights in this exercise video from a Pilates instructor. Expert: Jeri Ryan Bio: Jeri Ryan is the owner of Pilates Pure N Simple. She was certified as a Pilates instructor through Core Conditioning Physical Therapy in Studio City, California. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

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Myths & Lies About The Bench Press Exercise

admin — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:49:50 +0000

www.hulsestrength.com – Elliott vents some frustrations about myths perpetrated about the bench press exercise. Then he shows you how it’s done!

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Instantly Increase Your Strength On Every Back Exercise

admin — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:51:33 +0000

Do you want a quick, simple and instant way to increase the amount of weight you can lift on virtually every back exercise you perform? Sound too good to be true? I speak the truth, my friend, and the reality is that if you aren’t utilizing this basic piece of gym equipment you’re missing out on some serious muscle size and strength gains. What tool am I talking about?

A pair of lifting straps!

This is such a basic and highly effective piece of equipment yet so many people neglect to use them. For those of you who are unaware, these are basically a set of thick straps made of extremely strong material that are placed around your wrists and then wrapped around the barbell, dumbbell or cable attachment. The purpose of lifting straps is to “eliminate” your grip from the equation by forming a secure connection between your wrist and the weight. If you use these straps properly you can basically hold onto the bar and perform your exercises while expending almost no energy from your forearms.

Why is this so valuable?

Picture this scenario. . . You’re performing a set of deadlifts (arguably the most powerful muscle-building exercise known to man) with the goal of performing 8 reps. You psych yourself up, grip the weight and clear the bar from the ground. The set is going well, but by the time you reach rep number 5, the strain on your grip is so great that you can no longer hold onto the bar. You’re forced to stop the set because your forearms reached muscular failure.

What exactly happened here?

Well, you gave yourself an amazing forearm workout! Congratulations! Unfortunately you severely limited the amount of muscle stimulation you could achieve on your back, shoulders, legs, and just about every other muscle in your body that the deadlift targets in the process. This is not a good thing!

Lifting straps completely eliminate this problem by making sure that you reach muscular failure in the major muscle groups that you are intending to target rather than on your forearms and grip. They can be used effectively for almost every back exercise or any other lift where the grip is of concern.

The main argument against lifting straps is the idea that they are a “crutch” and will negatively affect the development of grip strength and forearm size. Let’s get real here. What would you prefer, greater muscle mass and strength in your lats and upper back (and just about every other muscle group on your body) or greater ability to crack open a jar of pickles? Take your pick.

The positive effect that lifting straps will have on your overall muscle mass and strength gains will far outweigh any negative effect that they have on your forearms and grip. Besides, you can easily incorporate specific forearm movements into your routine to develop your grip strength and forearm size. If you aren’t using lifting straps already, get on it! You can find them at almost any store that sells sports or fitness equipment or you can order them online. They sell for about 10 or 15 bucks and are well worth the price!

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Pilates Free Weight Arm Exercises : Pilates Free Weight Exercise: Arm Circles

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 07:51:06 +0000

Tone all parts of your arm muscles with little arm circles. Learn how to arm circles with free weights in this exercise video from a Pilates instructor. Expert: Jeri Ryan Bio: Jeri Ryan is the owner of Pilates Pure N Simple. She was certified as a Pilates instructor through Core Conditioning Physical Therapy in Studio City, California. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

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Stiff Leg Deadlift – Killer Hamstring Exercise

admin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 22:50:15 +0000

www.LeeHayward.com The stiff leg deadlift is my favorite hamstring exercises because it works the hams through a full range of motion. You can go fairly heavy with this exercise. The key is to really emphasis the stretch in the bottom portion of the lift. To do this I like to stand on a step or a box to allow for a deeper range of motion.

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4 Types of Strength Training Which Exercise Muscles

admin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:53:00 +0000

Nearly every man wants to improve his muscle tone. If you are like most men you may have multiple reasons for wanting to see an increase in your muscle mass and overall strength. Obviously you get a boost in your self confidence by having clearly defined muscles. Beyond the obvious improvement in physical improvement, improving your muscle tone can also help you at work and in your daily life. This is especially true for men who have jobs which involve any type of physical labor such as lifting and moving large objects. Developing stronger muscles also helps to reduce fatigue caused by normal day to day activities. The problem for most men is how do you exercise muscles?
Some Great Workouts Which Exercise Muscles
1. Weight lifting is without a doubt the most common method used by most men to exercise muscles. The whole goal of any type of weight lifting is to put wear and strain on the muscle which helps them to become more powerful and well defined. Weight lifting involves lifting either free weights or using a weight machine to get resistance.
2. Resistance Training is another very common type of workout which can be used to exercise muscles. This type of exercise is usually done using large rubber bands which provide resistance. Common motions include placing the resistance bands beneath the feet and doing a curl or holding either end in each hand and pulling the arms apart. This is an excellent method which can go a long way towards improving muscle tone and it requires very little space and inexpensive equipment.
3. Pushups are another great type of workout which can go a long way towards developing well defined, powerful muscles. One of the biggest benefits to pushups is that they work the primary muscles and the control muscles at the same time since they require full use of both arms. Pushups when done properly provide a good workout to the biceps, triceps, pectorals, and several of the muscle groups in the backs. Another major bonus to pushups is that they require no special equipment.
4. Running is an excellent exercise which offers a good muscle workout and a good cardio vascular workout at the same time. It specifically targets the calf and thigh muscles. During the exercise the runner’s heart rate will also increase. This will also lead to a faster, deeper level of breathing which leads to a stronger heart and stronger lungs. Running is one of the best types of exercise that anyone can do and it requires no special equipment.
There is a huge variety of different exercises which are specifically meant to exercise muscles. Many of these exercises can be done quite easily in your own home. In fact, there are many exercises that do not even require the use of any special equipment. This is beneficial to people for two reasons. It saves them the money of buying fancy equipment and it reduces the amount of space they need to sacrifice to maintaining a healthy body.

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Pilates Free Weight Arm Exercises : Pilates Free Weight Exercise: Up & Down Mountain

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:51:01 +0000

Like climbing a mountain, learn how to move free weights up and down with your arm muscles in this exercise video from a Pilates instructor. Expert: Jeri Ryan Bio: Jeri Ryan is the owner of Pilates Pure N Simple. She was certified as a Pilates instructor through Core Conditioning Physical Therapy in Studio City, California. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

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Home workout: reverse curls exercise for a great pump

admin — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 13:52:05 +0000

scoobysworkshop.com Reverse curls are great to finish off your arm workout because they give you a great pump – brushing your teeth is tough after doing these! This exercise is done with the palms facing down instead of facing up like in a standard barbell curl, This exercise is much more difficult to do than a barbell curl so dont use a lot of weight, start with about 35% of what you can do with the palms up. These can be done using the preacher bench as shown here or from a standing position. I suggest doing these at the end of your arm workout when your biceps are good and weak, that way, even though the bicep is stronger than the forearm they are both worked out evenly. The muscle size increase in a pump is short lived, typically much less than an hour. A pump is not a sign of permanent growth, rather an indication that you have worked out hard and that bloodflow has increased to the muscle. Forearm exercises are tough on the elbows and we don’t want you getting tendonitis so only use the amount of weight that lets you use slow, controlled form. If you have any pains in your elbow region, see your doctor before doing these!Anyone can be healthier, have more energy, sleep better, and feel better about themselves through bodybuilding. Bodybuilding doesn’t have to be expensive or take a lot of time, gyms are great but home workouts can save you time and money. A cheap dumbbell set from a garage sale or walmart is all it takes to get started with your home workouts. For …

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Exercise can stoke metabolism

admin — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:50:52 +0000

Exercise can stoke metabolism
Can you really do anything about your metabolism? The answer: yes and no.

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Pilates Free Weight Arm Exercises : Pilates Free Weight Exercise: Over the Shoulder

admin — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:50:02 +0000

The over the shoulder exercise is really good for tennis players. Learn how to do the over the shoulder exercise with free weights in this fitness video from a Pilates instructor. Expert: Jeri Ryan Bio: Jeri Ryan is the owner of Pilates Pure N Simple. She was certified as a Pilates instructor through Core Conditioning Physical Therapy in Studio City, California. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso