How To: Leg Press
How to perform a leg press. This method demonstrates using a 45� sled leg press.
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New weight program for the missus
Earlier I asked for advice on what to have my fiancé do to start getting into shape with weight training. (Core Fitness Suggestions) We started yesterday.
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Workout Tip: Keep a water bottle handy
When working out, try to always have a water bottle to hand. This is especially easy in a gym when lifting weights or using cardio equipment, but is also important if playing basketball or running around a track or riding a bike or any number of physically active pursuits.
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Tips for beginner exercisers
The St Louis Post – Dispatch has a list of tips for beginner exercisers.
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How To: Back Extension (Method 1: Head)
How to perform back extensions. This method demonstrates using your hands behind your head.
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3 Day a Week Wrap-Up
I just finished a month and a half of my 3 days a week workout regimen. All in all, I was fairly happy with Monday and Wednesday workouts, but the Friday workouts left me a little stale. I probably should have worked some deadlifts in there, as Scott suggested. I worked the chinups in for…
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Workout Tip: Loosen your watch band
Pay attention to how tight your watch is while you are working out. If it is too loose, it can spin around on your wrist or fall off. Or, it could just be an annoyance. It is fairly easy to tell when you watch is too loose. Something that I have noticed, though, is that…
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How To: Crooked Arm Lateral Raise
How to perform crooked arm lateral raises with dumbbells.
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Workout Tip: Stroll about between sets
If you are doing straight sets during your weight workout, then stroll about the room between sets. Do not just sit idle and allow your heart rate to go down. Stretch your arms a bit, walk around the room and stretch out your legs. This will keep you looser than not moving around, and will…
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How To: Seated Calf Raise (Machine)
How to perform seated calf raises using a machine.