Bodybuilding & Weight Training

Abdominal exercises that suit beginners

Feb 28th, 2007 | By coolskies | Category: Bodybuilding & Weight Training

By: Richard Mitchell
The abdomen contains the muscles that most beginners struggle with because they take a long time to develop and need a low level of body fat to be seen. The abdominal muscle group consists of three main muscles:
1. Rectus abdominis - commonly known as the abs, this is a large flat [...]



Exercise the right way - the wrist extension

Feb 28th, 2007 | By coolskies | Category: Bodybuilding & Weight Training

By: Richard Mitchell
Other articles in this series looked at a number of exercises, mainly from the perspective of developing a comprehensive muscle building program. Sometimes we take things for granted, especially when it comes to performing the basic exercises that constitute the core of most bodybuilders’ training regimes.
It is useful, therefore, to describe [...]



Exercise the right way - the leg curl

Feb 28th, 2007 | By coolskies | Category: Bodybuilding & Weight Training

By: Richard Mitchell
Other articles in this series looked at a number of exercises, mainly from the perspective of developing a comprehensive muscle building program. Sometimes we take things for granted, especially when it comes to performing the basic exercises that constitute the core of most bodybuilders’ training regimes.
It is useful, therefore, to describe [...]



Exercise the right way - the incline dumbbell bench press

Feb 28th, 2007 | By coolskies | Category: Bodybuilding & Weight Training

By: Richard Mitchell
Other articles in this series looked at a number of exercises, mainly from the perspective of developing a comprehensive muscle building program. Sometimes we take things for granted, especially when it comes to performing the basic exercises that constitute the core of most bodybuiders’ training regimes.
It is useful, therefore, to describe [...]



Exercise the right way - the leg press

Feb 28th, 2007 | By coolskies | Category: Bodybuilding & Weight Training

By: Richard Mitchell
Other articles in this series looked at a number of exercises, mainly from the perspective of developing a comprehensive muscle building program. Sometimes we take things for granted, especially when it comes to performing the basic exercises that constitute the core of most bodybuilders’ training regimes.
It is useful, therefore, to describe in [...]



Shoulder exercises that suit beginners

Feb 28th, 2007 | By coolskies | Category: Bodybuilding & Weight Training

By: Richard Mitchell
The main shoulder muscles that concern bodybuilders are the deltoids and although they work closely with the arms and chest muscles, it is possible to isolate the delts in a training session. Unlike other body parts though, the shoulder is not designed for heavy lifting in all directions so beginners need [...]



Know your muscle building exercises - the legs

Feb 28th, 2007 | By coolskies | Category: Bodybuilding & Weight Training

By: Richard Mitchell
Every bodybuilder and weight trainer will have his or her favorite exercises for each body part. That’s how it should be - as you progress through the various stages of learning you’ll understand what works best for you. It is useful, however, to take stock of your progress every so often [...]



Exercise the right way - dumbbell lunges

Feb 28th, 2007 | By coolskies | Category: Bodybuilding & Weight Training

By: Richard Mitchell
Other articles in this series looked at a number of exercises, mainly from the perspective of developing a comprehensive muscle building program. Sometimes we take things for granted, especially when it comes to performing the basic exercises that constitute the core of most bodybuilders’ training regimes.
It is useful, therefore, to describe [...]



Exercise the right way - one arm dumbbell rows

Feb 28th, 2007 | By coolskies | Category: Bodybuilding & Weight Training

By: Richard Mitchell
Other articles in this series looked at a number of exercises, mainly from the perspective of developing a comprehensive muscle building program. Sometimes we take things for granted, especially when it comes to performing the basic exercises that constitute the core of most bodybuilders’ training regimes.
It is useful, therefore, to describe [...]



Exercise the right way - the leg extension

Feb 28th, 2007 | By coolskies | Category: Bodybuilding & Weight Training

By: Richard Mitchell
Other articles in this series looked at a number of exercises, mainly from the perspective of developing a comprehensive muscle building program. Sometimes we take things for granted, especially when it comes to performing the basic exercises that constitute the core of most bodybuilders’ training regimes.
It is useful, therefore, to describe [...]