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Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Home Workout - Chest Strength/Muscle Growth
Superset 2 exercises - 3 sets each
Dumbbell chest press on exercise ball - 15 reps
Alternate with:
Exercise ball crunches using tubing for extra resistance - 20 reps
Tubing fly - single arm - 12 reps, each side
Alternate with:
Tubing external rotation for rotator cuff strength - 15 reps each side
Suspension pushups (or regular) - to failure
Alternate with:
Kneeling opposite arm/leg raise - 20 reps
This workout focuses on strength and hypertrophy (muscle growth). The suspension push up recruits stabilizers. The arm/leg raises develop balance and core strength. The rotator cuff muscles are unseen, yet integral shoulder stabilizers that affect chest, back and shoulder movement.
Training Tip:
Warm up with a light weight dumbbell chest press. Choose a weight that you can preform 25-30 reps of. 2 sets - rest between.
Diet Tip:
Beans and peas - incorporate in after workout meals. They are typically 1/2 carb and 1/2 protein. Season with interesting herbs, etc (garlic, onion, parsley, basil, cilantro).
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