This exercise is a great superset (interchangeable) exercise with the chest press. Keep your elbows tucked in to isolate your triceps. Start with arms extended and lower the weight past your head towards the ground. Return to start position. Aim for 10 to 12 reps. TOP TIP: Ensure the weight you are using is not […]
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Are YOU guilty of these? 1. Excessive rotation Many joggers take steps that stretch slightly beyond their natural running motion, triggering excessive rotation, which occurs when the pelvis and spine move too far in one direction. Similarly, many joggers swing their arms too far forward or too far back, perhaps under the impression that this […]
This Swiss balls/” 10017 rel=”nofollow” target=”_self”> balls/" 10017 rel="nofollow" target="_self">ball exercise will target your back, arms & core. How to Place balls/” 10017 rel=”nofollow” target=”_self”> balls/" 10017 rel="nofollow" target="_self">ball directly under hips. Keep pelvis towards balls/” 10017 rel=”nofollow” target=”_self”> balls/" 10017 rel="nofollow" target="_self">ball and core engaged. Place dumbbell in each hand with palms facing down. Place arms out to the side at 45-degree angle. Keeping arms at […]
Work your chest and lats with this Medicine balls/” 10017 rel=”nofollow” target=”_self”> balls/" 10017 rel="nofollow" target="_self">ball exercise. How to: Lie on a bench with your lower back supported and stabilised. Hold a medicine balls/” 10017 rel=”nofollow” target=”_self”> balls/" 10017 rel="nofollow" target="_self">ball straight up in the air. Slowly lower the medicine balls/” 10017 rel=”nofollow” target=”_self”> balls/" 10017 rel="nofollow" target="_self">ball behind your head as far as you can, keeping […]
Burn more fat by adding two-three high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to your weekly workouts. Find out more with these expert insights. While building lean muscle will aid in boosting metabolic activity while at rest, HIIT – which involves short periods of intense work followed by even shorter recovery periods – performed two to three times […]
This is a challenging exercise for your arms, back and core stability. Sarah Lawrence shows us how. How to Hold a plank position with your hands on the dumbbells or kettlebells. Keep your feet wide and your shoulders directly over the bells. Alternating arms, pull one elbow back like a one-arm row, lifting the bell […]
This is one of the best ab workouts you can do for a flat stomach. Lila Hall demonstrates. Target muscle group: Upper and lower abs Equipment: Gymstick Reps/Sets: 32 Reps, 1 Set Pair with: Plank – 2 mins NEXT: 5 Pilates exercises for abs>> Photo credit: JCM Photography
Inspired by Black Swan and hit dance show So You Think You Can Dance, Jess Harding digs her toes into Hollywood’s hottest new fitness trend Inspired by Black Swan and hit dance show So You Think You Can Dance, Jess Harding digs her toes into Hollywood’s hottest new fitness trend When I was a little […]
This barbell workout targets your upper body and core muscles. How to Set up in push-up position, with hands on a well on the barbell. Balance with your core as you stabilise the bar. Bend elbows and drop towards the floor, push up again into the start position. Head in line with spine, keep core […]