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Running
Running/jogging, whether competitively or for recreation, is one of the most ...Running/jogging, whether competitively or for recreation, is one of the most popular cardiovascular activities. Running has many health benefits including reduced stress, a stronger heart, and lowered blood pressure. (less)
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Bench Press - Barbell, Flat
Lie on a flat bench and firmly position your feet flat on the floor a little ...Lie on a flat bench and firmly position your feet flat on the floor a little more than shoulder width apart. Keep your back flat on the bench! Using a grip broader than shoulder width, hold the barbell above your body, then lower slowly to the middle of your chest. Without bouncing the weight off your chest, drive the barbell up over the middle of your chest until your arms are straight and your elbows are locked. Lower the bar down slowly. Exercise description by Bodybuilding.com (less)
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Bench Press - Dumbbells, Inclined
Sit on the edge of an incline bench set at about a 45-degree angle. Pick up a...Sit on the edge of an incline bench set at about a 45-degree angle. Pick up a dumbbell in each hand and place them on your thighs. Then, one at a time, raise them up to your shoulder level while you press your back and shoulders firmly against the bench. Press the weights back up to a point over your upper chest, with your palms facing forward. Lower the weights slowly. Inhale as you lower the weights and exhale as you lift. Exercise description by Bodybuilding.com (less)
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Flyes - Dumbbell, Flat
Sit down on a flat bench with a dumbbell in each hand. Then lie back...Sit down on a flat bench with a dumbbell in each hand. Then lie back, keeping the dumbbells close to your chest. Lift the dumbbells over your chest by extending your arms. Maintain a slight bend in your elbows. Keep your hips and shoulders flat on the bench and your feet on the floor. Lower the dumbbells to the sides of your body in an arc-like motion. At the lowest point, your bent elbows should be on a horizontal plane even with the bench. Slowly bring the weights back up over your chest in an arc. The bend in your elbows should stay the same throughout the exercise. Exercise description by Bodybuilding.com (less)
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Shoulder Press - Barbell, Sitting
Preparation: Grab the barbell with slightly wider than shoulder width...Preparation: Grab the barbell with slightly wider than shoulder width overhand grip from the rack. Position the bar near your upper chest. Execution: Press the bar until your arms are extended overhead. Return to upper chest and repeat. Exercise description by Bodybuilding.com (less)
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Reverse Flyes
Works the rear deltoids. Set an incline bench at the lowest possible angle...Works the rear deltoids. Set an incline bench at the lowest possible angle. Then, with a dumbbell in each hand, lie face down on the bench so that the top of the bench is supporting your chest. Extend your arms in front of you so that they are perpendicular to the angle of the bench. Your palms should be facing each other and your elbows should be slightly bent. Maintaining the slight bend in your elbows, lift the weights by pulling your arms apart in an arcing motion. Think about trying to squeeze your shoulder blades together. Continue moving your elbows up until the dumbbells are at either side of your head. Slowly return to the starting position. Exercise image and description by Bodybuilding.com (less)
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Side Lateral Raise - Seated
Works the side delts. Sit at the end of a flat bench with your feet firmly...Works the side delts. Sit at the end of a flat bench with your feet firmly on the floor. Hold dumbbells with your palms facing in and your arms straight down at your sides. Raise dumbbells in a semicircular motion a little above shoulder height. Slowly lower to the starting position using the same path. Do not swing! Keep your arms straight. Can also be done standing. Exercise image and description by Bodybuilding.com (less)
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Shrugs - Dumbbell
Stand straight up with your feet at shoulder width. Hold two dumbbells with y...Stand straight up with your feet at shoulder width. Hold two dumbbells with your arms hanging at your sides. Droop shoulders down as far as possible. Raise shoulders up as far as you can go. Then slowly return to the starting position. You can also rotate your shoulders by going up in a circular motion from front to rear and then back down. Can also be done holding a barbell instead. Exercise description by Bodybuilding.com (less)
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Elliptical Machine
The elliptical machine provides a workout similar to running, except that it ...The elliptical machine provides a workout similar to running, except that it significantly reduces the stress placed on your joints. This is a good cardiovascular exercise that will help improve your endurance and burn calories. (less)
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