Strength training is an important part of an overall exercise program.
Stretch Before or After Exercise?
You may have wondered it it's best to stretch before or after exercise. Well the answer to that depends on a couple factors...
The Big Guns – the Biceps
The segment will discuss the biceps—the opposing muscle group to the triceps. Located on the anterior (front) portion of the upper arm between the elbow and the shoulder, these muscles are responsible for flexing (bending) the arm at the elbow.
Building the Triceps
Today I’ll be discussing the triceps muscle (the back of the upper arm) and what exercises to perform in order to build and tone that area of the body. First, let me give you a little background about the triceps.
Legs – The Bottom Half
It seems that women want to focus on leg training, while often times men only seem interested in training the upper body. In reality, you should always train your body equally, never neglecting any particular body part.
The Front Half
This edition will focus on the chest, or more specifically, the pectoralis major and minor muscles. Located on the anterior (front) portion of the body, these muscles move the shoulder and the humerous bone of the upper arm.
Core Exercise
The abs and low back together form the “core” of the body. Unlike the other muscle groups, these guys usually work overtime since they are engaged in almost every activity that we do.
Don’t Forget the Back Half
Many people who weight train are primarily concerned with the front half of their body because it proves most visible, and in the process the backside gets left out.
Finding the Right Mix
I often encounter women who are scared of lifting weights for fear that they will put on “too much muscle”. They are usually middle-aged, new to exercise, and have picked up a lot of misconceptions here and there along the way.
Benefits of Exercise
While the obvious benefits of exercise are well known by most, many people are still unaware of the not so obvious. Let’s start with the heart—our body’s greatest muscle.
Maintaining Proper Form
A lot of people go through their workouts at too fast of a pace because they are short on time, and in the process they forget to engage good form and posture.