The ultimate squat challenge Bodybuilding Exercises Nutrition Weight loss by admin - 17 March 202417 March 20240 The original squat should always be a move that features in your workouts, but sometimes shaking things up a little can help you achieve new goals, break through plateaus and add extra challenges. For those who find regular squat technique tough, this is the ultimate squat challenge and handy way to work those same muscle groups. ‘Single-leg movements areknown to help you make big strength gains and will also improve your balance and posture as you target the quads and glutes,’ explains lead trainer at Reach Fitness, Richard Tidmarsh. Finding your balance and controlling the movement might take a little practice, but like they say, practice makes perfect. ‘Control tends to improve quickly, and you can then progress from using just your bodyweight to holding dumbbells, all the way through to using a barbell inside a rack to keep things moving forward,’ adds Richard. When it comes to lifting weights and working your lower body, inching your way to constant improvements is key to gaining strength and mastering the move. Split squat Areas trained: bottom, quads Technique Stand facing away from a box that’s 15-30cm from the floor. Too high, and your back will arch. Place the ball of your right foot onto the box behind you and your left foot into a lunge position, a good distance away from the box. Keeping your body in a strong upright position, bend your left knee, keeping your heel flat onthe floor, until your back knee gently touches the floor. Push back up to the start and repeat. Beginners should start with eight reps on each side for three to four sets, to get used to the movement pattern. Once you’ve mastered this, hold a dumbbell in each hand by your sides, increasing the weights as you get stronger. Advanced lifters can work inside a rack and backload a barbell.
Get Shapely Legs and Toned Glutes: Best Workout Bodybuilding Exercises Fitness Models Gym Rat Nutrition Training Methods Weight loss by admin - 22 November 20230 By 8-Time Ms. Fitness Olympia Adela Garcia A Figure competitor who has the typical body frame of a woman – she has a very lean upper body but tends to hold more muscle and weight in her lower body – wanted to know the best way to bring her legs down
Are elastic bands better than free weights? Bodybuilding Exercises Gym Rat Training Methods Weight loss by admin - 31 October 20230 By Michael J. Rudolph, Ph.D. Elastic bands provide a unique form of resistance that puts considerable stress on muscle tissue, causing considerable gains in muscle mass and strength that are comparable to free weights. I’m always looking for unique ways to enhance my training and change it up a little bit. Well,
The True Low-Carb, Ketogenic Diet: What Went Wrong? Bodybuilding Exercises Gym Rat Nutrition Training Methods Weight loss by admin - 17 October 20230 By Daniel Gwartney, MD Anyone who calls the gym their second home, those who strive for optimal health, or anyone who has struggled with weight loss, undoubtedly has heard of and possibly tried a ketogenic diet. For the majority, this would have been a lemming-like pursuit of the popular Atkins diet.
Tighten Those Wiggly Arms With Triceps Punch-Outs Bodybuilding Exercises Fitness Models Gym Rat Nutrition Training Methods Weight loss by admin - 8 September 20230 The condition and firmness of the posterior side of your arm is a barometer that in general, gauges how well you have done your upper body training and dieting homework. If the back of your arms, which largely consists of the triceps muscle, only becomes an afterthought or even worse,
Squats for Firm Glutes and Calves Bodybuilding Exercises Gym Rat Training Methods Weight loss by admin - 18 August 20230 Q: Does changing your foot stance during squats make any difference in terms of which muscles you work? I want to target the outer part of my quads. Is this possible? A. Unfortunately, altering your foot stance when squatting won’t allow you to recruit different quadriceps muscles. The vastus lateralis (the quad
Better Muscle Tone with Burnout Sets Bodybuilding Exercises Fitness Models Gym Rat Training Methods Weight loss by admin - 2 August 20230 Q: Is it beneficial to do burnout sets at the end of a workout? A friend told me that they help to build muscle. A: If your goal is to increase muscular development then yes, performing a light “burnout” set at the end of a heavy training session may well have benefits.
Total leg workout with Dumbells Bodybuilding Exercises Fitness Models Gym Rat Nutrition Training Methods Weight loss by admin - 15 June 20230 Great leg development is a reflection of great leg training. Yes, some are blessed with genetics and are able to develop their legs beyond the average, but that does not mean that great leg development cannot be achieved with the proper training approach. Not everyone can build legs like Tom
How long should you rest between sets? Bodybuilding Exercises Gym Rat Nutrition Training Methods Weight loss by admin - 19 May 20230 The time you take between sets (called a rest interval) should be based on your fitness goals. Like all aspects of fitness, you need to take a scientific approach if you want to maximize results. Here’s an overview of rest interval basics: If you want to maximize fat loss, minimal rest
How to use your resistance bands for recovery and toning Bodybuilding Exercises Gym Rat Training Methods Weight loss by admin - 22 April 202322 April 20230 How to use your resistance bands for recovery and toning You’ll be suprised at how resistance bands can come in handy when it comes to activation, recovery and toning.Also known as physio bands or Thera-Bands, resistance bands are often used to improve flexibility or for rehabilitative purposes.“Resistance bands are great for rehabilitation from injury as they don’t load the spine or put pressure on the joints to the same extent as heavy weights,” says elite trainer of over 15 years Matthew Strickland.“When added to your stretching routine, they can allow you to reach a deeper stretch than you might otherwise be able to achieve, aiding recovery and improving flexibility.”While resistance bands do not correspond to a specific weight and cannot load the muscle to the same extent as a dumbbell, they can also be used to add tension and tone specific muscle groups, such as the glutes, calves, shoulders, back and biceps, and are perfect if dumbbells or similar are out of reach at home or while travelling. They can also aid in activating muscle groups in preparation for heavier lifts.Resistance bands come in varying levels of stretch, from light to heavy, and are usually colour coded.“Heavier bands should be used for larger muscle groups such as the legs or glutes, while lighter bands can be used for muscles that don’t require a heavy load to work them, such as the shoulders,” says Strickland.For activation/toning: Warm-ups that are dynamic, rather than static, can help to increase movement ranges and activate the muscle groups that your workouts will target. “Dynamic warm-ups are important as they prepare the muscles, prime the nervous system and give you an opportunity to reinforce proper technique,” says trainer Alexa Towersey. To prime the glutes and hamstrings for a lower body session, try glute raises with a resistance band tied around the knees; concentrate on pushing your knees outwards, against the bands, as you raise your hips upward to really get the booty working.