Tip #1: Lift heavy. There’s your very first tip. Try lifting heavy instead of light weights. It doesn’t have to be part of every single workout. But if you are a mostly cardio or light-weights kind of person, you need to try this. You could see major results….a) because it will increase your metabolism and burn more fat, even after your workout…b) because it will increase your strength and improve your muscle composition, giving you a firm, lean look. It will improve your overall health and well-being. Go as heavy as you can for 8-12 reps. If, after 12 reps, you feel you …
Gym Machine NOT to Skip, #3
I’ve noticed that Two Gym Machines Not To Skip is consistently one of my top-read posts. Then it occurred to me, I really should have included the lat pulldown cable machine! Here’s why: ~It is very difficult to target the latissimus dorsi muscles, in the outer part of your upper back, using free weights. Strong lats, however, are important. They’re a key player when it comes to adduction, extension and internal rotation of your shoulders. Not to mention, strong lats give you awesome back definition. ~Access to a cable machine allows you to perform pulldowns to strengthen not only your lats, but also a number …
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