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The rowing machine simulates the action performed while rowing a racing boat in the water. Rowing is a good cardiovascular exercise, but it also does a great job of working your legs, arms, and should...The rowing machine simulates the action performed while rowing a racing boat in the water. Rowing is a good cardiovascular exercise, but it also does a great job of working your legs, arms, and shoulders. Take the handle with both hands, starting with your knees tucked into your chest and push down on your legs, pulling the handle into your chest leaning back slightly at the finish (ensure your elbows finish tucked into your sides inline with your shoulders). Push your hands away from your body and over your knees, only bringing the knees into the chest after the handle has passed over in a smooth, continuous style. (less)
Routine:
Time: 00:15:00
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Stand with your feet hip width apart. Cross your arms in front of your body. Keeping your weight on your heels bend your knees and lower your hips down. Keep a neutral back and do not let your knees g...Stand with your feet hip width apart. Cross your arms in front of your body. Keeping your weight on your heels bend your knees and lower your hips down. Keep a neutral back and do not let your knees go past your toes. Exercise description and photo by Michael Diebler. (less)
Routine:
Set 1: 20 x 150 lbs
Set 2: 20 x 150 lbs
Set 3: 20 x 150 lbs
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Position your feet 2-4 inches wider than your shoulders. Hold one dumbbell in front of your body. Point your toes out at a 45 degree angle. While standing upright, keep your knees slightly bent with y...Position your feet 2-4 inches wider than your shoulders. Hold one dumbbell in front of your body. Point your toes out at a 45 degree angle. While standing upright, keep your knees slightly bent with your hips in a neutral position. Don't arch your lower back. To begin the exercise, start by moving your hips back like you were going to sit in a chair. Then, bend your knees letting them follow the exact angle of your toes. Lower your body until your thighs are parallel to the floor or to a position that feels comfortable to you. Exhale and return to the starting position. Remember to maintain good posture with your chest up. Also, keep your feet flat on the ground throughout the movement. You can also do this with a barbell on your back. Exercise description by Bodybuilding.com (less)
Routine:
Set 1: 15 x 25 lbs
Set 2: 15 x 25 lbs
Set 3: 15 x 25 lbs
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Sitting on a leg press machine, position your feet together against the crosspiece about should-width apart and toes pointed slightly outward. Grasp the handle grips or sides of the seat. Bend your kn...Sitting on a leg press machine, position your feet together against the crosspiece about should-width apart and toes pointed slightly outward. Grasp the handle grips or sides of the seat. Bend your knees and lower the weight as far as possible without changing the position of your hips. Do not lower the weight so far that your hips start to curl up off the seat! Then slowly push the weight back up using your heels, not your toes. Do not lock your knees at the top, but rather take the weight to just before lock. Then being to lower the weight again SLOWLY. You can change your foot positions to vary the angle on the muscle. Exercise image and description by Bodybuilding.com (less)
Routine:
Set 1: 15 x 160 lbs
Set 2: 15 x 160 lbs
Set 3: 15 x 160 lbs
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While sitting a leg press machine, press the weight rack up as if you were going to do a leg press. Lock your knees and slide your feet down so that only the balls of your feet are on the rack and you...While sitting a leg press machine, press the weight rack up as if you were going to do a leg press. Lock your knees and slide your feet down so that only the balls of your feet are on the rack and your heels are hanging off. Push with your toes and point the feet like a ballet stance, pushing the rack along with you. Let the rack come back down bringing the toes closer to your body and repeat. Make sure the handles remain in the locked position. If your feet were to slip off the rack and you don't have the handles locked you can be injured. Don't bounce the rack up and down. Use the muscles slowly with control. You can also focus on the inner or outer calves by pointing your toes in or out instead of keeping them straight. Exercise image and description by Bodybuilding.com (less)
Routine:
Set 1: 12 x 160 lbs
Set 2: 12 x 160 lbs
Set 3: 12 x 160 lbs
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Place a wooden block or something similar on the ground that is at least 2 - 3 inches tall. Grasp a dumbbell in each hand. Position your toes and balls of feet on the block with arches and heels exten...Place a wooden block or something similar on the ground that is at least 2 - 3 inches tall. Grasp a dumbbell in each hand. Position your toes and balls of feet on the block with arches and heels extending off and resting on the floor. Raise your heels by extending ankles as high as possible. Lower heels by bending your ankles until your calves are stretched. Repeat. Keep your knees straight throughout exercise or bend knees slightly only during stretch. Can also be done with a barbell on your back instead. Exercise description by Bodybuilding.com (less)
Routine:
Set 1: 15 x 25 lbs
Set 2: 15 x 25 lbs
Set 3: 15 x 25 lbs
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Bend at your waist with your head up, back straight and knees nearly locked. Hold bar with hands about 16 inches apart. Straighten up while holding the bar at arm's length. Lower back down to the floo...Bend at your waist with your head up, back straight and knees nearly locked. Hold bar with hands about 16 inches apart. Straighten up while holding the bar at arm's length. Lower back down to the floor but do not let plates touch. This can be a dangerous exercise if not done correctly or done with weights that are too heavy. Can also be done standing on a bench or box (so that plates don't touch the floor) or with dumbbells. Exercise description by Bodybuilding.com (less)
Routine:
Set 1: 12 x 45 lbs
Set 2: 12 x 45 lbs
Set 3: 12 x 45 lbs
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Lie face down on a leg-curl machine and hook your heels under the roller pad. Your legs should be stretched out straight so that the pads rest on the back of your ankles. Grasp the handles under the b...Lie face down on a leg-curl machine and hook your heels under the roller pad. Your legs should be stretched out straight so that the pads rest on the back of your ankles. Grasp the handles under the bench for support. Remaining flat on the bench, curl your legs up until your hamstrings are fully contracted. Release and lower the weight slowly back to the starting position. Concentrate on using a full range of motion and do not SWING the weight up. You can point your toes to intensify the burn in your hamstrings. Exercise image and description by Bodybuilding.com (less)
Routine:
Set 1: 12 x 65 lbs
Set 2: 12 x 65 lbs
Set 3: 12 x 65 lbs
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Using a leg extension machine, sit in the seat and hook your feet under the padded bar. Adjust the pad and/or the seat so that your knees hang off the end of the seat and the footpad rest on the lowes...Using a leg extension machine, sit in the seat and hook your feet under the padded bar. Adjust the pad and/or the seat so that your knees hang off the end of the seat and the footpad rest on the lowest part of the shins. Grasp the handles on the machine or the edges of the seat to keep your hips from lifting up as you perform the exercise. Extend your legs until knees are straight, making sure you remain seated flat on the machine. Raise the weight all the way, lock and hold briefly, then slowly lower the weight back to the starting position. Get the full range of motion and feel the muscle being worked during the entire movement. Do not SWING the weight up! Exercise image and description by Bodybuilding.com (less)
Routine:
Set 1: 12 x 50 lbs
Set 2: 12 x 50 lbs
Set 3: 12 x 50 lbs
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Hold a dumbbell in each hand and pull your shoulders back. Lift your chest up and look straight ahead. Position your right leg forward in a long stride. Your foot should be far enough in front of you ...Hold a dumbbell in each hand and pull your shoulders back. Lift your chest up and look straight ahead. Position your right leg forward in a long stride. Your foot should be far enough in front of you so that when you bend your right knee, your thigh and lower leg form a right angle. Slowly bend your knees, lowering your hips so your rear knee just clears the floor. Pause briefly in this position, then slowly straighten your legs and raise your body back up to a standing position. Complete a full set, then switch legs and repeat, or alternate legs for each rep. Make sure your knee does NOT travel past your toes in the down position! Exercise description by Bodybuilding.com (less)
Routine:
Set 1: 20 x 30 lbs
Set 2: 20 x 30 lbs
Set 3: 20 x 30 lbs
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