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EXERCISES: Bench Step Ups

February 15, 2009 exercises February 15, 2009

Oxygen Magazine in Spring 2008 – Glutes Collectors IssueIf you read my workouts in my journals you see I’ve been doing these on Saturdays with my workout partner on my quad day. Because I use these more for Quads, I really concentrate on the step up and using my quad. I also add a 20 or 30 lb BB to my shoulders. You can also hold DBs which helps you to use your arms to still be able to swing during the movement.

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exercises: Upright Rows (Delts)

February 15, 2009 exercises February 15, 2009

I got this image from the Abs Collector’s Issue of Oxygen Magazine from Summer 2008I use my VersaGripps on this exercise usually. And, I use 50-70 lb BB depending on the day.

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EXERCISES: Good Mornings

December 24, 2008 exercises December 24, 2008

Oxygen Magazine in May 2003 with Strength coach, Charles Poliquin and moel Sarah OrbanicThis is a great exercise for the lower back and hams. Be careful to choose a barbell (BB) weight that you can lift over your head, essentially a shoulder press or the “jerk” of a “clean and jerk” if you need assistance. I did the “jerk” today because I was so tired to get my 60lb BB over my head for my last few sets of Good Mornings which was at the end of my hour-long workout today. Also, I go down a bit farther than she does in the demo here.

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EXERCISES: Freemotion Row

December 24, 2008 exercises December 24, 2008

The new gym that I tried today had a Freemotion Row machine which was great! I enjoyed trying these machines. It incorporated a few different muscles than the regular cable machine shown below, which is what I normally use, or a DB.

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EXERCISES: Inverted Row

December 24, 2008 exercises December 24, 2008

I am still doing this move as a beginner. Today was my first time trying this exercise. I need to add mass and strength to my back, among other things. This exercise will hopefully help me to get to the point where I can do a pull up by myself from a dead hang. We’ll see….with time and continued effort….

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EXERCISES: Overhead Cable Rope Triceps Press

December 22, 2008 exercises December 22, 2008

Oxygen Magazine (March 2004) Model: Jennie HankeI like this exercise the best for the triceps because it also engages the abs. I also find that it puts less stress on the elbow joints than does the DB overhead extension. Sometimes when I start lifting really heavy with a DB overhead it starts to hurt my elbows so this is better for me.I stand with one foot in front of the other in a close lunge position. I bend my knees slightly (as always…keep soft knees) and I bend at the waist, engage my abs and pull…just like Jennie is in the photo above.I usually use put 40-50 lbs on the cable machine with this exercise. Always think about the muscle group you are working, engage ...