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www.buildingmuscles.org.uk This video is to help beginners starting out with their bodybuilding training. It shows the very basic equipment that you need in order to get started.
I have a friend that does pushups only and…well he’s the strongest guy I know. He can beat me at arm wrestling when im using two hands and shifting my weight towards him. He is really strong and all he said he does was do pushups. Lots of them too, and he said he’s been doing it for around 2 years. He is stronger than most if not all football players. So, whats the truth?
bradscottfitness.com Weighted pull-ups will get your back very strong Weighted Pull-ups & Chin-ups. Once you can do 10-15 Pull-ups or Chin-ups in a row, add weight to keep the exercise challenging. Here’s how Dumbbell Between Legs. Gets you an ab workout too. Doesn’t work once you’re using more than 10-20kg. Rucksack. Wear a rucksack & put plates in it. Belt & Chain. What I do. Wear a belt. Suspend plates from a chain, attach the chain to your belt. Pull-up & Chin-up Technique. Start each rep from a dead hang with straight elbows. Clear the bar with your chin on every rep. Squeeze The Bar. And put the bar close to your fingers, not in the palm of your hand. It minimize callus formation. Breathe at The Bottom. It’s easier to breathe at the bottom. Take a big breath before pulling yourself up. Chest Up. Don’t let your shoulders go forward: it’s unhealthy for your shoulders. Lead with your chest up & keep your shoulders back. Look Up. Never look down during Pull-ups & Chin-ups. Look at the bar. Look where you’re pulling yourself up to. Elbows to The Floor. Drive with your elbows to the floor. This involves your stronger back muscles more . Bend Your Legs. And cross your feet. Letting your legs hang means less strength in my experience. Squeeze your glutes on the way up.