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 Abs
If you're following the trends in exercise and fitness, you've probably heard the phrase "core strength." Core strength refers to the muscles of your abs and back and their ability to support your spine and keep your body stable and balanced. Learn how to strengthen your core, reduce back pain and get strong abs. |
 Arms
Aside from looking great in sleeveless shirts, your biceps are involved in many upper body activities you do each day (picking things up and carrying them, etc.). In addition, your resistance training program should target ALL of your muscle groups, so make sure your routine is well-rounded. If you're working your biceps, you shouldn't neglect the other side of your arm. Muscle imbalances can cause pain and injuries. Also, your triceps work hard all day long--anytime you push something, your tri |
 Back
Your back muscles are involved in just about every activity you do each day, so it is important that they're strong enough to handle all that work. Strength training your back muscles will also add muscle mass to your upper body, which can help make your waist look smaller. Like your chest, your back is made up of big muscles that can handle heavy weight and, therefore, help you burn more calories. |
 Chest
Your chest contains some of the largest muscle groups in the upper body. Large muscles can handle more weight which allows you to burn more calories. In addition, when you work your chest, your shoulders and arms are also involved allowing you to burn even more calories. A chest workout also serves as a great warm up for those smaller muscle groups. |
 Hips & Butt
Power comes from the hips. They drive you up in a squat and stabilize you in a lunge. The trouble with most exercise machines, such as the ones for leg curls and leg extensions, is that they work your hamstrings or quadriceps from a fixed position, ignoring your hips and the rest of your lower body.To make greater muscle-building gains, you need to increase stability through your hips and strengthen your gluteus medius muscles. |
 Legs
To build a better body, you've got to start with a better foundation. That means training legs as hard as you do your arms and chest! You've got to train your legs if you want to maintain proper overall muscularity and strength. In fact, strong legs will not only be an asset to your body's appearance, but they'll also help improve your game, whether it's hockey, basketball, football, or baseball. |
 Shoulders
Shapely shoulders are nice...strong shoulders are even better. Your deltoids and the underlying rotator muscles are involved in everything from swinging a tennis racket to picking up a small child, so keeping them healthy and strong is a must for making your daily movements a little easier. Learn more about working your shoulders and keeping them strong with these shoulder exercises |
