Chest/Bench Press
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Chest/Bench Press
(A) Lie on a bench or
floor with abs contracted, back flat against the bench. Begin with weights
straight up over chest, elbows slightly bent. (B) Bend the
elbows and lower arms no lower than shoulders (arms should look like a goal
post). Contract the chest and push arms up, but don't allow weights to
touch at the top. |
Push Ups
(A) Lie facedown on the
floor with hands wider than shoulders, on knees (modified) or toes.
(B) Bend elbows and lower into a pushup, elbows to 90 degrees and
abs in tight. Don't sag in the middle. Push back to start and repeat.
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Push Ups
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Barbell Row
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Barbell Row
(A) Holding bar or weights in front of thighs, bend knees and tilt
torso forward to about 45 degrees, abs in tight. (B) Take the
weights out, following line of thighs, then squeeze the back to draw weight
in towards belly button. |
Back Extension
(A) Lie face down
with hands either behind the back or lightly cradling the head. (B)
Lift upper body off the ground a few inches, keeping head and neck in
alignment. For a challenge, then lift feet off the ground keeping legs
straight (knees don't have to be together), hold for 2-4 counts, lower and
repeat. |
Back Extension
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Dumbbell Military Press
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Dumbbell Military Press
(A) Stand holding weights in hands, elbows bent and weights
next to shoulders. (B) Straighten elbows and push weights
overhead, palms facing each other and slightly in front of head. Lower
arms and repeat.
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Front Raises
(A) Stand with feet
hip-width apart, abs in and torso upright with medium weights resting in
front of thighs (palms face the thighs). (B) Lift arms to
shoulder level, elbows slightly bent and palms facing the floor. Lower and
repeat.
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Front Raises
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Concentration Curls
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Concentration Curls
(A) Knee on the floor and prop right arm on the inside of right leg,
weight in hand and palm facing out. (B) Contract the bicep
to pull weight towards the shoulder (without touching the shoulder). Lower
and repeat.
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Kickbacks
(A) Bend torso forward until it's at 45 degrees or parallel to the
floor, elbows bent and next to ribcage. (B) Contract triceps
to straighten elbows, bringing weight up slightly above hips. Keep the abs
tight and raise torso if this hurts your lower back or hamstrings. |
Kickbacks
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Dips
(A) Begin sitting
on a step or chair with hands next to thighs. Balance on your arms, moving
backside in front of the step with legs straight (harder) or bent (easier).
(B) Bend the elbows and lower body a few inches, keeping the
shoulders down and the elbows parallel to one another and at 90 degrees.
Push back up to starting position and repeat. |
**Make sure you stretch each muscle group either between your sets or after
your workout.