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How To: Exercise with seated cable row w/ medium neutral grip
Learn how to exercise by doing the seated cable row with medium neutral grip. EXERCISE DETAILS:
How To: Exercise with the canoe twist
Learn how to exercise by doing the canoe twist. EXERCISE DETAILS:
How To: Do a two arm dumbbell row back exercise
The two arm dumbbell row exercise is used to target the back, primarily the latissimus dorsi or "lats." The lower back is also used in this exercise as a stabilizer. However, many individuals can often mistake this exercise as an arm exercise. While in fact you are incorporating your arms in this routine, it is important to remember that the main focus is the back. When performing this exercise it is very important to remember proper form; failure to do so could lead to back and neck pain.
How To: Do an alternating dumbbell pullover back exercise
If you are looking for something different for the back muscles, consider the alternating pullover exercise. The largest muscle in the back is scientifically known as the latissimus dorsi. You might see it referred to as the "lats" or "wings." The lats are used any time you pull something. For example, when you open a fridge or a car door, you are primarily using your lat muscles. Here is how this exercise is done:
How To: Do a towel crunch abs exercise
The towel crunch is similar to the traditional abdominal crunch. The purpose of the towel is to stabilize the head and provide comfort. It also takes away the tendency to want to pull the chin forward into the chest, which compromises the cervical spine.
How To: Do a bench press with household materials
This version of the chest press is ideal for those who may not have weights available. It is also great if you are simply looking to try something new. For this exercise, you will need two gallon-size water jugs. Fill the jugs with water as needed.
How To: Do a seated chest press exercise with resistance bands
The seated chest press can be done from any chair with a seat back. This exercise is great for shaping and strengthening the chest muscles. The chest is scientifically named the pectoralis. This muscle is used any time you push a chair up to the table, shut a car door, or push a shopping cart. There are two muscles that make up the pectoralis. They are the pectoralis major and minor. The pectoralis major is always the prime mover during chest exercises.
How To: Do real hanging alternate twisting knee tucks
Learn how to do real hanging alternate twisting knee tucks. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life.
How To: Practice standing barbell curl drop sets on a wall
Learn how to do a standing barbell curl drop set while leaning against a wall. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life.
How To: Sculpt your chest with single arm pec decks
Learn how to do single arm pec decks. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life. Benefits
How To: Do single cable rope overhead skull crushers
Learn how to do single cable rope power overhead skull crushers. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life.
How To: Sculpt you back with a cable seated rows drop set
Learn how to do a cable seated row drop set. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life. Benefits
How To: Do power cable chest presses with front lunge
Learn how to do a standing power cable chest press with alternate front lunge. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life.
How To: Do medicine ball knee tucks
Learn how to do medicine ball knee tucks. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life. Benefits
How To: Do a hand to foot stability ball pass
Learn how to do a hand to foot stability ball pass. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life.
How To: Do shoulder dumbbell or plate circles
Learn how to do shoulder dumbbell or plate circles. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life.
How To: Do incline push-ups
Learn how to do incline push-ups and sculpt your body without weights. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life.
How To: Do POP push-ups
Learn how to do POP push-ups and sculpt your body without weights. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life.
How To: Do dumbbell alternating chest flys
Learn how to do dumbbell alternating chest flys. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life. Benefits
How To: Do dumbbell fly to presses
Learn how to do dumbbell fly to presses. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life. Benefits
How To: Do dumbbell lateral to front raises
Learn how to do dumbbell lateral to front raises. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life. Benefits
How To: Practice the yoga super fan pose
Sadie Nardini teaches you how to improve your yoga fan pose stretch for release in the legs, hips, and lower back.
How To: Do quad extensions on a swiss ball
Last time we looked at the Hamstring Curl on the ball. A good complement to this exercise is the Quad Extension. The knee extension in this exercise definitely works your quads but also involves the upper body, abs and core.
How To: Do the grapevine step
Casey Neuwirth demonstrates how to do the grapevine step. Take a big side step, put the following foot behind the lead foot, and take another side step (in the same direction) and close your feet.
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How To: Burn More Fat with Stair Climbing
Let me share some great information on stair climbing and how it can provide many health benefits. Burn more calories stair climbing that jogging or running. See how in the video. If you enjoy the video and would like to see more, please hit the subscribe button. I hope this helps!!
How To: Fully Utilize Your Pull-Up Bar.
This is for people who are already proficient at doing basic pull-ups and chin-ups and want to take their training to the next level. It's also pretty funny for anyone who enjoys a bit of gym humor.
How To: Tone Your Waistline
In this how to video, I discuss three different exercises that have really helped me to tone my waistline. Although you cannot specifically target different fat deposits while dieting, it is still important to perform these exercises to give your core and waist that aesthetic look. These exercises have given me great results, but a solid diet and a good training program is also extremely important to sculpting your body. Enjoy!
How To: Sirshasana (Headstand) with Catarina Lacayo
What to think about when practicing a supported headstand, Sirshasana, in Ashtanga Yoga with Catarina Lacayo.
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Former professional athlete and fitness expert takes you through a full body fitness workout!
How To: Tone Your Body
Forget small weights and many repetitions. To tone your body you need to make your muscles bigger and reduce the fat layer covering them.
How To: Eat Before a Workout
Don't make pre-workout nutrition overly complicated! You don't need protein before you start, but should get some carbs instead.
How To: Do Your First Pull-Up and More
If you can't do single pull-up, this video walks you through from negative chin-ups to the first actual, reall pull-up and more.
How To: Build an Exercise Machine
I am a runner and have been running with a group of US Marines. They have convinced me to start working out my upper body, along with my running legs. I also like to build things. I have a three and a half foot by seven foot room in my basement, and turned it into a weight machine room. I built an elevator that I can fill with nine pound paver stones. The elevator cable goes over a series of pulleys that allow me to do four different upper body exercises.
How To: Do Warm-Up Yoga Poses
Yoga posturing sequences are a succession of postures intended to flow together, one following the next. This is most commonly referred to as vinyasa or a personal yoga flow. Use these relaxing poses to release tension and stress from the entire body. Remember, the key to yoga is gentle, deep breathing and a clear mind.
How To: Perform Basic Movements on the Powertec Workbench Multisystem
New to the Powertec Workbench Multisystem? Then let Team Powertec athlete Ian Lauer show you some basic moves for athletic development. He also discusses the importance of sports training and how regular training can help improve your game. There are a lot of exercises out there, but you need to use the right exercises with the right amount of weight and proper movements in order to be fully functional on the field.
How To: Train Your Triceps on the Powertec Workbench Multisystem
When you train, don't just aim to grow big, but rather aim to be functional once you've reached your greatest physique. Weight training isn't only applicable to bodybuilding; it helps you achieve the physique you have always wanted. In the video below, Team Powertec athlete Ian Lauer shares a few tips on triceps training using the Powertec Workbench Multisystem.
How To: Exercise Effectively on the Powertec Workbench Multisystem
Do you own a Powertech Workbench? If you do, learn how to exercise effectively while using the Powertec Workbench Multisystem in this walkthrough of the system. This tutorial will demonstrate how to make sure that every rep counts rather than just counting each rep. With appropriate technique, you will get the best out of your training session.
How To: Execute a Fat Burn Circuit Using a Powertec Workbench Multisystem
A certified strength and conditioning specialist, demonstrates the fat burn circuit with the Powertec Workbench Multisystem. He talks about maintaining muscle, gaining muscle, and losing fat with the right set of workouts. In this workout, you will need to use a circuit which involves moving from one exercise to another and doing everything in the same order several times in a row.
How To: Incorporate Timing and Tempo on the Powertec Workbench Multisystem
One of the top fitness models and Powertec athlete Rob Riches, demonstrates timing and tempo using the Powertec Workbench Multisystem. He emphasizes the importance of both factors in your workout for building more muscle and mass as they both effect your speed and your power. Apply this to your regular workout set and feel the difference.