What exercises can I do at home to build and tone muscle (10 points for first good answer)?
Q. I have a speed bag, heavy bag and dumbbells. What workout can I do with those as well as combining exercises such as push ups, sit ups, pull ups etc. Please give me exercises to do with those things I told you I have as well as examples of exercises I mentioned (push ups etc) and any other you can give me.
Asked by Chris Eubank - Fri Jul 30 12:12:24 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. I have a speed bag, heavy bag and dumbbells. What workout can I do with those as well as combining exercises such as push ups, sit ups, pull ups etc. Please give me exercises to do with those things I told you I have as well as examples of exercises I mentioned (push ups etc) and any other you can give me.
Asked by Chris Eubank - Fri Jul 30 12:12:24 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
What exercises work well to shred your abs?
Q. Any good exercises besides the normal-everyday ab exercises? I mean, everyone has their own tricks and exercises that work for them. Any tips?
Asked by Michael C - Wed May 21 18:31:38 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Most important little trick you can do? Do any of the exercises, crunches, sit ups, butterflies, whatever, but keep your lower back pressed into the floor at all times. I mean like hold it down, you'll notice you won't be able to work out as long or do as many. It's really hard, but this builds your core strength, which helps you stand taller and helps from back-pain too! Not enough people know how important it is, but it REALLY helps! Also try taking some Pilates classes! All they do is focus on the core muscles and they teach a LOT of new moves to help!
Answered by hunsbunstonsoffun - Wed May 21 18:37:36 2008
Q. Any good exercises besides the normal-everyday ab exercises? I mean, everyone has their own tricks and exercises that work for them. Any tips?
Asked by Michael C - Wed May 21 18:31:38 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Most important little trick you can do? Do any of the exercises, crunches, sit ups, butterflies, whatever, but keep your lower back pressed into the floor at all times. I mean like hold it down, you'll notice you won't be able to work out as long or do as many. It's really hard, but this builds your core strength, which helps you stand taller and helps from back-pain too! Not enough people know how important it is, but it REALLY helps! Also try taking some Pilates classes! All they do is focus on the core muscles and they teach a LOT of new moves to help!
Answered by hunsbunstonsoffun - Wed May 21 18:37:36 2008
What type of exercises or workouts will increase the size of my quads?
Q. I have skinny upper legs. Since not enough fat seems to accumulate there, I want to know of an exercise that will increase the size of my muscle in that area. If anyone knows of some specific exercises that can help me achieve what I want please let me know. If it is an exercise I can do at home or without buying any special or costly equipment that would be best. NOTE: I am not looking for an exercise that will TONE that area. I am looking increase the muscle size of my quadriceps. Thanks!
Asked by BesamePapi - Fri Jul 3 03:26:46 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The king of exercises, squats, is the best quadriceps exercise. It also develops your core very well, and your glutes. If you don't have access to weights, that's fine. Find a ball of some kind and do a 'braced' squat -- hold the ball directly out from your chest, squat down (keep your back straight, sit back on your heels, go down as far as you can) and hold that position briefly, then stand again. Or you can simply put your hands on top of your head, or to your sides for balance.
Answered by Zac G - Fri Jul 3 03:39:19 2009
Q. I have skinny upper legs. Since not enough fat seems to accumulate there, I want to know of an exercise that will increase the size of my muscle in that area. If anyone knows of some specific exercises that can help me achieve what I want please let me know. If it is an exercise I can do at home or without buying any special or costly equipment that would be best. NOTE: I am not looking for an exercise that will TONE that area. I am looking increase the muscle size of my quadriceps. Thanks!
Asked by BesamePapi - Fri Jul 3 03:26:46 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The king of exercises, squats, is the best quadriceps exercise. It also develops your core very well, and your glutes. If you don't have access to weights, that's fine. Find a ball of some kind and do a 'braced' squat -- hold the ball directly out from your chest, squat down (keep your back straight, sit back on your heels, go down as far as you can) and hold that position briefly, then stand again. Or you can simply put your hands on top of your head, or to your sides for balance.
Answered by Zac G - Fri Jul 3 03:39:19 2009
What exercises will allow me to build massive arms?
Q. Im 15 a freshman in highschool and an ectomorph/mesomorph. Im pretty built already, I can bench 150lbs on regular bench and 130lbs on incline bench. But what I need to know is what exercises will allow me to build massive arms. Please list some along with descriptions of each exercise. Also if you can please list a workout plan and nutrition guide.
Asked by Tyler - Mon Jan 12 22:24:00 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. big arms are by hard work...you also must include the tricep in that category. bicep workout... barbel curls, preacher curls, concentration curls, hammer curls... tricep workout... close grip benchpress, skull curshers, dips, kickbacks , tircep pulldowns...
Answered by bmdt07 - Mon Jan 12 22:35:49 2009
Q. Im 15 a freshman in highschool and an ectomorph/mesomorph. Im pretty built already, I can bench 150lbs on regular bench and 130lbs on incline bench. But what I need to know is what exercises will allow me to build massive arms. Please list some along with descriptions of each exercise. Also if you can please list a workout plan and nutrition guide.
Asked by Tyler - Mon Jan 12 22:24:00 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. big arms are by hard work...you also must include the tricep in that category. bicep workout... barbel curls, preacher curls, concentration curls, hammer curls... tricep workout... close grip benchpress, skull curshers, dips, kickbacks , tircep pulldowns...
Answered by bmdt07 - Mon Jan 12 22:35:49 2009
What exercises would you suggest to bat better?
Q. I'm playing softball this spring and I was wondering what kind of free weight exercises and exercises with the bat I could do to be able to bat better. Right now, I'm only lifting in the weight room and I'm only doing bench presses and curls... Any suggestions? I do also run a lot for base running, and plus, I have to stay in shape for soccer.
Asked by Aviatrix - Tue Nov 18 21:50:59 2008 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It's been a while since I have trained for baseball, but as far as hitting goes along with weight training I remember that we focused mostly on the small muscle groups with light free weights, working more on quickness than anything. You would also want to work on your legs that is where a large amount of your power is coming from. More than anything though as others have said get some quality time in the cage and work on building good habits with your swing.
Answered by swoag - Tue Nov 18 23:43:43 2008
Q. I'm playing softball this spring and I was wondering what kind of free weight exercises and exercises with the bat I could do to be able to bat better. Right now, I'm only lifting in the weight room and I'm only doing bench presses and curls... Any suggestions? I do also run a lot for base running, and plus, I have to stay in shape for soccer.
Asked by Aviatrix - Tue Nov 18 21:50:59 2008 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It's been a while since I have trained for baseball, but as far as hitting goes along with weight training I remember that we focused mostly on the small muscle groups with light free weights, working more on quickness than anything. You would also want to work on your legs that is where a large amount of your power is coming from. More than anything though as others have said get some quality time in the cage and work on building good habits with your swing.
Answered by swoag - Tue Nov 18 23:43:43 2008
What exercises can i do on the trampoline to make it effective?
Q. I am currently trying to lose some weight and i am exercising on the trampoline for 20 minutes daily I was just wondering if there were any particular exercises, stretches or routines i could do to make it more effective. At the moment i just bouncing on the trampoline and lifting my knees. Thanks :)
Asked by Polly - Wed Jul 21 12:00:21 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. A gentle exercise you can do, either as a warm up to more strenuous exercise or in its own right, involves standing on the trampoline with your feet about shoulder-width apart. Gently, without lifting your heels or your toes from the trampoline, use the spring of the trampoline pad itself to move you up and down. This gentle exercise will not make you short of breath, and is not strenuous enough to make you sweat; but requires co-ordination and gentle muscle exertion. Continue for as long as you wish for maximum benefit. Vertical Spring In this exercise, which provides general toning throughout your muscles and helps you to clean toxins from your lymphatic system, you literally spring up from the centre of the trampoline in one movement - [cont.]
Answered by Louisa Thomas - Sat Jul 24 15:17:04 2010
Q. I am currently trying to lose some weight and i am exercising on the trampoline for 20 minutes daily I was just wondering if there were any particular exercises, stretches or routines i could do to make it more effective. At the moment i just bouncing on the trampoline and lifting my knees. Thanks :)
Asked by Polly - Wed Jul 21 12:00:21 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. A gentle exercise you can do, either as a warm up to more strenuous exercise or in its own right, involves standing on the trampoline with your feet about shoulder-width apart. Gently, without lifting your heels or your toes from the trampoline, use the spring of the trampoline pad itself to move you up and down. This gentle exercise will not make you short of breath, and is not strenuous enough to make you sweat; but requires co-ordination and gentle muscle exertion. Continue for as long as you wish for maximum benefit. Vertical Spring In this exercise, which provides general toning throughout your muscles and helps you to clean toxins from your lymphatic system, you literally spring up from the centre of the trampoline in one movement - [cont.]
Answered by Louisa Thomas - Sat Jul 24 15:17:04 2010
What exercises can I do to get a smaller waist and bigger looking hips?
Q. What exercises can I do to get rid of "love handles" to get a smaller looking waist? What exercises can I do to get bigger looking hips?
Asked by cat lover - Fri Apr 16 12:27:05 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Targetted weight loss is quite hard, some would say impossible, nevertheless I worked off a couple of inches from my waistline by following the guidance on the site in the box below. Give it a try, their help is very down to earth!
Answered by Sonny Clark - Fri Apr 16 12:30:57 2010
Q. What exercises can I do to get rid of "love handles" to get a smaller looking waist? What exercises can I do to get bigger looking hips?
Asked by cat lover - Fri Apr 16 12:27:05 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Targetted weight loss is quite hard, some would say impossible, nevertheless I worked off a couple of inches from my waistline by following the guidance on the site in the box below. Give it a try, their help is very down to earth!
Answered by Sonny Clark - Fri Apr 16 12:30:57 2010
What exercises can a group of over 50s do?
Q. I'm 15 and I'm doing a Sports Leadership course. In one of my assignments I have to plan and teach a group of over 50 students. I need some advice because this is my first lesson plan and the first time I've conducted a lesson. I need to know what kind of exercises they can do. I've thought of gentle aerobics and chair based exercises but I need to go into more depth. I'm really unsure of what to teach them! I just need some advice and tips from real people and not a stupid machine (because all the websites aren't helping me out). Can you help me please? I would also appreciate it if you explained to me what the exercises are and how they work because I'm not particually bright and I don't have a good general knowledge :) oh yeah, I've got… [cont.]
Asked by Herr - Wed Feb 21 11:46:42 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I attend a class in Switzerland for heart patients. We do low impact aerobics to music. Alot of stretching excercises, we play hockey,volleyball, and co-ordination excercises, with batons, hoola hoops etc... Have fun with it...
Answered by kick it - Wed Feb 21 11:54:30 2007
Q. I'm 15 and I'm doing a Sports Leadership course. In one of my assignments I have to plan and teach a group of over 50 students. I need some advice because this is my first lesson plan and the first time I've conducted a lesson. I need to know what kind of exercises they can do. I've thought of gentle aerobics and chair based exercises but I need to go into more depth. I'm really unsure of what to teach them! I just need some advice and tips from real people and not a stupid machine (because all the websites aren't helping me out). Can you help me please? I would also appreciate it if you explained to me what the exercises are and how they work because I'm not particually bright and I don't have a good general knowledge :) oh yeah, I've got… [cont.]
Asked by Herr - Wed Feb 21 11:46:42 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I attend a class in Switzerland for heart patients. We do low impact aerobics to music. Alot of stretching excercises, we play hockey,volleyball, and co-ordination excercises, with batons, hoola hoops etc... Have fun with it...
Answered by kick it - Wed Feb 21 11:54:30 2007
What exercises to do to get lean thigh muscles and not bulky?
Q. I want to slim my thighs, but I don't know what exercises to do. I want to get rid of the bit of fat surrounding them without making my muscles huge. What exercises will help me get lean hot legs and thighs?
Asked by fdjgewf - Mon May 17 16:05:33 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If you're trying to get rid of fat then you'll have to burn it off which means you'll have to sweat. Lunges and squats are great as a complement to your cardio. The cardio will burn the fat and then the toning and strengthening exercises will make the muscles strong and into high calorie burn shape. Running, jumping rope, jumping jacks, burpees, mountain climbers... these are all great cardio exercises that you can combine into a routine for yourself to really challenge your body depending on your fitness level. Examples of the exercises and even some good routines can be found on Youtube :o) Don't forget to stretch before and after you exercise and if you really want that long, lean look.. incorporate some yoga into your routine :o)… [cont.]
Answered by Nikki Fabulous - Mon May 17 16:16:07 2010
Q. I want to slim my thighs, but I don't know what exercises to do. I want to get rid of the bit of fat surrounding them without making my muscles huge. What exercises will help me get lean hot legs and thighs?
Asked by fdjgewf - Mon May 17 16:05:33 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If you're trying to get rid of fat then you'll have to burn it off which means you'll have to sweat. Lunges and squats are great as a complement to your cardio. The cardio will burn the fat and then the toning and strengthening exercises will make the muscles strong and into high calorie burn shape. Running, jumping rope, jumping jacks, burpees, mountain climbers... these are all great cardio exercises that you can combine into a routine for yourself to really challenge your body depending on your fitness level. Examples of the exercises and even some good routines can be found on Youtube :o) Don't forget to stretch before and after you exercise and if you really want that long, lean look.. incorporate some yoga into your routine :o)… [cont.]
Answered by Nikki Fabulous - Mon May 17 16:16:07 2010
What exercises can I do in 30 minutes that are the most effective and efficient?
Q. I have 30 minutes to work out in my gym. I'm looking to burn fat, and I've already done the elliptical/treadmill/bike exercise. What are the best weight or machine exercises that I can do that are the most effective in that short span of time?
Asked by charliew77 - Fri May 9 11:43:01 2008 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Do a a quick circuit and if you have good form do compound movements. Move from one exercise to the next taking little to no break. Something like: squats, chest press, lat pull down, leg curl, flies, and rows. Six exercises and you hit your whole body. In and out quick.
Answered by RedBeard - Fri May 9 11:52:37 2008
Q. I have 30 minutes to work out in my gym. I'm looking to burn fat, and I've already done the elliptical/treadmill/bike exercise. What are the best weight or machine exercises that I can do that are the most effective in that short span of time?
Asked by charliew77 - Fri May 9 11:43:01 2008 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Do a a quick circuit and if you have good form do compound movements. Move from one exercise to the next taking little to no break. Something like: squats, chest press, lat pull down, leg curl, flies, and rows. Six exercises and you hit your whole body. In and out quick.
Answered by RedBeard - Fri May 9 11:52:37 2008
What exercises can I do while avoiding putting pressure on an injured ankle?
Q. My right ankle is puffy and swollen. I want to keep exercising but the ankle is proving to be a problem. Any suggestions? Are there any cardio exercises that I can still do?
Asked by JaJa Moonbeam - Mon Jul 7 13:24:34 2008 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Funny you should ask that. I asked that of my doctor just last week because I injured my ankle and am trying to get my blood pressure back down with exercise and he recommended chair dancing. His wife bought this originally off QVC. The lady who created this series is actually a dancer and developed it after breaking her foot. You can get an idea of the exercises by seeing the short video online at the link below without actually buying anything. Just use your own bouncy music. All you need is a straight backed chair.
Answered by Doodlestuff - Mon Jul 7 13:31:18 2008
Q. My right ankle is puffy and swollen. I want to keep exercising but the ankle is proving to be a problem. Any suggestions? Are there any cardio exercises that I can still do?
Asked by JaJa Moonbeam - Mon Jul 7 13:24:34 2008 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Funny you should ask that. I asked that of my doctor just last week because I injured my ankle and am trying to get my blood pressure back down with exercise and he recommended chair dancing. His wife bought this originally off QVC. The lady who created this series is actually a dancer and developed it after breaking her foot. You can get an idea of the exercises by seeing the short video online at the link below without actually buying anything. Just use your own bouncy music. All you need is a straight backed chair.
Answered by Doodlestuff - Mon Jul 7 13:31:18 2008
What exercises and weightlifting does a typical high school football player do?
Q. I joined football for next year, and I wanted to know what kind of weightlifting and exercises do you do throughout the year during season and off season. I also wanted to know what they are and how much you do with each and what is the function of each exercise?
Asked by Mike - Fri May 1 17:02:12 2009 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Weightlifting exercises Strength: -Squat -Bench -Lunges -Arm Superset (Triceps,Biceps, then diamond push ups) -Core (Medicine Ball) Explosion: (Learn form first start w/ lightweight) -Power Cleans -Push Press -Split Snatch or Snatch -DumbBell Power Jumps -Core Running: (Learn the 40 Yard start) 150yrds x 8 or Flying 100s (run 40,sprint 20,run 40) x 4 50yrds x 4 Stretch (Hamstring, Quads, Calves) I know I left a couple out in the list. Just let me know if you want more info.
Answered by Jeff P - Sun May 3 21:30:32 2009
Q. I joined football for next year, and I wanted to know what kind of weightlifting and exercises do you do throughout the year during season and off season. I also wanted to know what they are and how much you do with each and what is the function of each exercise?
Asked by Mike - Fri May 1 17:02:12 2009 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Weightlifting exercises Strength: -Squat -Bench -Lunges -Arm Superset (Triceps,Biceps, then diamond push ups) -Core (Medicine Ball) Explosion: (Learn form first start w/ lightweight) -Power Cleans -Push Press -Split Snatch or Snatch -DumbBell Power Jumps -Core Running: (Learn the 40 Yard start) 150yrds x 8 or Flying 100s (run 40,sprint 20,run 40) x 4 50yrds x 4 Stretch (Hamstring, Quads, Calves) I know I left a couple out in the list. Just let me know if you want more info.
Answered by Jeff P - Sun May 3 21:30:32 2009
What cardio exercises do you have to do to lose stomach fat?
Q. I have the abs, but I have a small layer of fat on top, how do I make that disappear? Is there some cardio exercises that would help? Thank you! P.S. I am aware that I cannot use target exercises.
Asked by -no;name? - Wed Apr 22 09:27:34 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There are a lot of products that claim they could help make the layer dissapear, such as acai berries or fat strip pills however i would simply reccomend a course of heavy exercise and avoiding fatty foods, try cross fit exercises, a lot of cardiovascular work and keep toning those abs. Alternatively, dont let it bother you, you a model or somethin?
Answered by Big Bird! - Wed Apr 22 09:41:43 2009
Q. I have the abs, but I have a small layer of fat on top, how do I make that disappear? Is there some cardio exercises that would help? Thank you! P.S. I am aware that I cannot use target exercises.
Asked by -no;name? - Wed Apr 22 09:27:34 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There are a lot of products that claim they could help make the layer dissapear, such as acai berries or fat strip pills however i would simply reccomend a course of heavy exercise and avoiding fatty foods, try cross fit exercises, a lot of cardiovascular work and keep toning those abs. Alternatively, dont let it bother you, you a model or somethin?
Answered by Big Bird! - Wed Apr 22 09:41:43 2009
How many types of exercises for one muscle group should i do?
Q. I am working a lot on my chest. I am doing 3 sets of 10 reps of bench press, and 2 machines that also my chest (3 sets of 10). I do this exercise every other day. However, when I look for chest workouts online, most of them have 5-6 different chest exercises to do in ONE session. Am I still going to see results after about a month which just doing those 3 exercises I mentioned for my chest?
Asked by yankeeshall27 - Sun Feb 25 21:09:36 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If you are doing just your chest that day try adding more exercises in. The chest is a big muscle and needs to be worked in different ways and angles. Try incline presses with dumbells or decline presses, flys. It will get all the different angles you need to work in the chest, but when focusing on the chest you need to make sure you work on your back or you are going to get the rounded shoulders look where your chest is so tight it pulls your shoulders towards the front. You see this a lot in guys that lift in the weight room focusing on chest and shoulders. You should actually use a ratio of 2 pulling exercises for every pushing exercise you do to prevent this and ensure a good muscle balance.
Answered by Fitness Professional - Sun Feb 25 21:51:14 2007
Q. I am working a lot on my chest. I am doing 3 sets of 10 reps of bench press, and 2 machines that also my chest (3 sets of 10). I do this exercise every other day. However, when I look for chest workouts online, most of them have 5-6 different chest exercises to do in ONE session. Am I still going to see results after about a month which just doing those 3 exercises I mentioned for my chest?
Asked by yankeeshall27 - Sun Feb 25 21:09:36 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If you are doing just your chest that day try adding more exercises in. The chest is a big muscle and needs to be worked in different ways and angles. Try incline presses with dumbells or decline presses, flys. It will get all the different angles you need to work in the chest, but when focusing on the chest you need to make sure you work on your back or you are going to get the rounded shoulders look where your chest is so tight it pulls your shoulders towards the front. You see this a lot in guys that lift in the weight room focusing on chest and shoulders. You should actually use a ratio of 2 pulling exercises for every pushing exercise you do to prevent this and ensure a good muscle balance.
Answered by Fitness Professional - Sun Feb 25 21:51:14 2007
What are exercises that really work the core?
Q. I have been working out for a while now and I have been happy with the results. I am fit and lean, BUT there is one thing I can't get rid of! Stupid love handles! It looks really strange because I am thin, so what exercises will get rid of that? The quicker the exercise works the better!
Asked by Cogito Ergo Sum - Wed Feb 25 16:38:37 2009 - - 4 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Here's a link to Women's Health magazine's core workout.
Answered by * - Wed Feb 25 16:45:52 2009
Q. I have been working out for a while now and I have been happy with the results. I am fit and lean, BUT there is one thing I can't get rid of! Stupid love handles! It looks really strange because I am thin, so what exercises will get rid of that? The quicker the exercise works the better!
Asked by Cogito Ergo Sum - Wed Feb 25 16:38:37 2009 - - 4 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Here's a link to Women's Health magazine's core workout.
Answered by * - Wed Feb 25 16:45:52 2009
What is the best exercise to train calve muscle? What exercises would be the most effective?
Q. I have tried tons and tons, of other calve exercises and they burn a lot and I think that they will work and make my muscles sore the next day. But my calve muscle never grows and never becomes sore the next day? I was wondering if there was anything that would actually work? Exercises I could do at my house so no calve machine type things.
Asked by Chad - Tue Jun 30 19:17:16 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. 1)Train them first in the workout. Most people train calves at the end of a thigh workout, so the effort is just not there. Train them on arm day, before arms, and watch them jolt into new growth. Don't worry, your arms won't shrink into oblivion. 2)Use the appropriate reps for the exercise. The number of reps depends on which exercise you're doing. In exercises where you bend your knee, most of the load is taken by the soleus, which is one of what kinesiologists call the antigravity muscles-that is, the muscles that are firing when you're in a standing position. Muscle biopsies and autopsies have revealed that the soleus is composed of approximately 88 percent slow-twitch muscle, meaning it responds better to high reps. Sets that you… [cont.]
Answered by Ayden - Tue Jun 30 19:30:26 2009
Q. I have tried tons and tons, of other calve exercises and they burn a lot and I think that they will work and make my muscles sore the next day. But my calve muscle never grows and never becomes sore the next day? I was wondering if there was anything that would actually work? Exercises I could do at my house so no calve machine type things.
Asked by Chad - Tue Jun 30 19:17:16 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. 1)Train them first in the workout. Most people train calves at the end of a thigh workout, so the effort is just not there. Train them on arm day, before arms, and watch them jolt into new growth. Don't worry, your arms won't shrink into oblivion. 2)Use the appropriate reps for the exercise. The number of reps depends on which exercise you're doing. In exercises where you bend your knee, most of the load is taken by the soleus, which is one of what kinesiologists call the antigravity muscles-that is, the muscles that are firing when you're in a standing position. Muscle biopsies and autopsies have revealed that the soleus is composed of approximately 88 percent slow-twitch muscle, meaning it responds better to high reps. Sets that you… [cont.]
Answered by Ayden - Tue Jun 30 19:30:26 2009
What weightlifting exercises to increase my vertical jump?
Q. I love basketball, and I am able to nip the rim with my middle finger. I have done no leg exercises before besides play basketball. So I believe that working on my leg muscles at the gym can greatly change that. What leg exercises/workouts are great for increasing my vertical jump? FYI, I'm 5'10" in hopes of dunking one day.
Asked by Eric B - Sat Jan 17 03:43:42 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. What up brotha. I'm 5'11 and I can dunk but I was fortunate enough to have God give me the ability to jump. What I do is not drink soda or eat fatty foods because I promise you thats what really will ruin your progress. I do yoga, stability ball, prison squats, and the plank (with different variations). Make sure to stretch well before playing and so warm ups by just shooting around for a bit. Maybe incorporate jumping rope and toe raises with weights. Otherwise stand underneath the rim, and jump as high as you can ten times at the rim. I did that with jumpsoles though. All you can do is keep in shape and the jumping will evolve. Check out menshealth.com... they always have good advice. Alright man good luck with it all. Dunking… [cont.]
Answered by dNo - Sat Jan 17 04:04:10 2009
Q. I love basketball, and I am able to nip the rim with my middle finger. I have done no leg exercises before besides play basketball. So I believe that working on my leg muscles at the gym can greatly change that. What leg exercises/workouts are great for increasing my vertical jump? FYI, I'm 5'10" in hopes of dunking one day.
Asked by Eric B - Sat Jan 17 03:43:42 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. What up brotha. I'm 5'11 and I can dunk but I was fortunate enough to have God give me the ability to jump. What I do is not drink soda or eat fatty foods because I promise you thats what really will ruin your progress. I do yoga, stability ball, prison squats, and the plank (with different variations). Make sure to stretch well before playing and so warm ups by just shooting around for a bit. Maybe incorporate jumping rope and toe raises with weights. Otherwise stand underneath the rim, and jump as high as you can ten times at the rim. I did that with jumpsoles though. All you can do is keep in shape and the jumping will evolve. Check out menshealth.com... they always have good advice. Alright man good luck with it all. Dunking… [cont.]
Answered by dNo - Sat Jan 17 04:04:10 2009
What are the best exercises to build large pecs?
Q. I've been working out a lot recently on my arms, and I've been seeing results; however, when I try to do chest exercises, I don't seem to be building that much if anything there. What are good exercises to build mass and bulk up in the chest area? Just a general rule of thumb would be nice, but what would you consider to be the chest exercise that optimizes results?
Asked by peexinxmyxpants - Thu Dec 11 15:47:05 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There should be method in training those pectoralis muscles. The overall shape and development of the chest is a product of the exercises you choose and how those exercises are incorporated into your overall chest workout. Ignoring certain exercises or concentrating solely on one type of chest exercise can lead you to pec imbalances. The most common type of "imbalance" with the chest is deficient upper pec development. This is common in those individuals who fail to incorporate incline bench presses into their training or save them until the end of their chest workout, when the clock has struck twelve and their chest has turned into a pumpkin. There are 3 distinct regions within the muscle that will develop depending upon the exercises… [cont.]
Answered by ny - Thu Dec 11 15:54:24 2008
Q. I've been working out a lot recently on my arms, and I've been seeing results; however, when I try to do chest exercises, I don't seem to be building that much if anything there. What are good exercises to build mass and bulk up in the chest area? Just a general rule of thumb would be nice, but what would you consider to be the chest exercise that optimizes results?
Asked by peexinxmyxpants - Thu Dec 11 15:47:05 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There should be method in training those pectoralis muscles. The overall shape and development of the chest is a product of the exercises you choose and how those exercises are incorporated into your overall chest workout. Ignoring certain exercises or concentrating solely on one type of chest exercise can lead you to pec imbalances. The most common type of "imbalance" with the chest is deficient upper pec development. This is common in those individuals who fail to incorporate incline bench presses into their training or save them until the end of their chest workout, when the clock has struck twelve and their chest has turned into a pumpkin. There are 3 distinct regions within the muscle that will develop depending upon the exercises… [cont.]
Answered by ny - Thu Dec 11 15:54:24 2008
What are some exercises to work off belly/side chub without running?
Q. I'm in college, and don't have the time to really go running for long periods of time, but wish to get aerobic exercise in my dorm room, and get rid of this growing stomach chub. Any exercises I can do in the confines of a dorm room that would accomplish this? Thanks!
Asked by Befall - Sun Nov 22 03:51:45 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You can do some interval training with dumbbells. It is much more effective that the normal sit-up's and crunches because it burns fat much faster. Have a look at my source for an example of such training. The exercise illustrated in my source would be perfect for you, because you can do it in your room and it can take 20 minutes to complete. If you want faster results, look at the interval running exercise just below the dumbbell training. Do this along with the other exercise as often as you can. Maybe do the dumbbell routine on Mon, Wed and Fri and do the running on Tue and Thursday. This running exercise also takes about 20 minutes. For even faster results, compliment your training with some clever food choices to help burn fat even… [cont.]
Answered by Acevc - Sun Nov 22 15:37:15 2009
Q. I'm in college, and don't have the time to really go running for long periods of time, but wish to get aerobic exercise in my dorm room, and get rid of this growing stomach chub. Any exercises I can do in the confines of a dorm room that would accomplish this? Thanks!
Asked by Befall - Sun Nov 22 03:51:45 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You can do some interval training with dumbbells. It is much more effective that the normal sit-up's and crunches because it burns fat much faster. Have a look at my source for an example of such training. The exercise illustrated in my source would be perfect for you, because you can do it in your room and it can take 20 minutes to complete. If you want faster results, look at the interval running exercise just below the dumbbell training. Do this along with the other exercise as often as you can. Maybe do the dumbbell routine on Mon, Wed and Fri and do the running on Tue and Thursday. This running exercise also takes about 20 minutes. For even faster results, compliment your training with some clever food choices to help burn fat even… [cont.]
Answered by Acevc - Sun Nov 22 15:37:15 2009
What stomach flattening exercises are their that can be done if you have a bad back?
Q. I need to flatten my stomach a little, but I suffer from back pain and the longer I avoid doing exercise in fear of my back pain the worse my stomach muscles are becoming. I would appreciate any info on what are good exercises for the tummy area that do not trigger off back pain.
Asked by Nomee - Thu May 7 09:53:25 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If you have problems with your back while doing ad exercises, try the following: this one will do the best for you, see how you will be laying on your back, legs in the air: if you are ready to invest in a ball, try Russian twists, they make waist smaller and abs harder, and your back lays on the ball: Ball Knee crunches, where you support yourself with the hands: abdominal dragon flags : Abdominal Leg Raises: they have animated photos, so it's easy to understand how to do them.
Answered by ny - Thu May 7 10:00:52 2009
Q. I need to flatten my stomach a little, but I suffer from back pain and the longer I avoid doing exercise in fear of my back pain the worse my stomach muscles are becoming. I would appreciate any info on what are good exercises for the tummy area that do not trigger off back pain.
Asked by Nomee - Thu May 7 09:53:25 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If you have problems with your back while doing ad exercises, try the following: this one will do the best for you, see how you will be laying on your back, legs in the air: if you are ready to invest in a ball, try Russian twists, they make waist smaller and abs harder, and your back lays on the ball: Ball Knee crunches, where you support yourself with the hands: abdominal dragon flags : Abdominal Leg Raises: they have animated photos, so it's easy to understand how to do them.
Answered by ny - Thu May 7 10:00:52 2009
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