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For many gym-goers, chest training starts and ends with the bench press. Or, if they’re not big on barbells, press-ups. Now those are both fantastic exercises, but for a truly pecs-tacular chest you need to extend your exercise repertoire. The good news is that below you’ll find a training plan containing a variety of chest exercises that will hit your muscles from different angles. Follow it to the letter and you’ll be the proud owner of a bigger, stronger chest in no time. So lets have a look at the chest workouts routine below: Chest Workout Routine To build your inner chest there are a couple exercises you can do, first chest exercise is the peck deck, every gym has one, this is a machine that you sit up right on, and pull the handles in front at 90 degrees. The next exercise is the flys, you can do this on a flat bench or an incline, it's basically the same as the peck deck but you are laying down. Upper Chest is a best done with an incline bench, with either a barbell, or d...

If you are using pull-ups and push up to burn calories, you may find your strength giving out before you reach your caloric goal. Pull-ups are not considered cardiovascular activities, which are more commonly associated with calorie burning. They are primarily used to increase strength. Burn rate A number of calories you will burn depends on:     Your weight     Your fitness level     And a few more… How is the burn rate calculated then? By testing a group of people under the same conditions research has been able to determine an approximate burn rate for single bodyweight exercises.[1] So, what are the numbers? The following example is used:     77 kg / 170 lb male     At least a year of continous training     Exercises performed with good form Push Ups 20 Push Ups in one minute burned ~ 9.5 calories 0,47 kcal per Push Up Pull Ups 10 Pull Ups in one minute burned ~ 11 calories 1 kcal...

It goes without saying that it’s a tremendous honor to spend any amount of time talking with the legendary Arnold Schwarzenegger. But there’s always something incredibly cool about getting to talk training with the greatest bodybuilder of all-time. To hear how he trained, why he trained, and how hard he trained is absolutely motivating and the unique thing is he developed a lot of his training concepts from scratch. There wasn’t the Internet or social media, and it wasn’t until Arnold and the Golden Era that lifting really even entered the spotlight. Here is the routine: Exercise 1 Dumbbell back rows – 4 sets 15 reps Exercise 2 Bench Press – 4 sets 8 reps Exercise 3&4 superset If you are not familiar with supersets let me explain how it works. Basically you do two exercises back to back without any rest, you can rest when you have completed 1 set in both exercises. Superset 3 sets total Floor press 3 sets – 10 reps   Back Rows 3 sets – 8 reps Exercise 5 Cable machin...

And while you’ll get some results, you’ll need extra intensity and new angles to target your core for a complete ab workout — that’s where dumbbells come in. With these exercises, you’ll not only hammer your core, but you’ll also boost your total-body stability and strength. (Don’t get mad at us if you’re super sore the next day.) Dumbbell Exercises for Abs 1. Straight-Arm Climb Why it works This is one of the best dumbbell exercises for abs as involves a twist that will work your sides, but will also see you engage your core to keep steady and stable as you lower each shoulder to the ground. It will also work your core to keep your arms out. How to do it Lying on your back on the floor, extend your arms straight in front of you, as if you’re bench pressing. Lift your head off the floor. Then, alternating each arm, lift your shoulder off the floor and press as if reaching to climb and lower to the floor, doing the same on the other side. Reps and sets 3 sets of 20. 2. Swing Why it wo...

Push Ups are simple, effective, and you can do them anywhere. They are an essential part of various workout programs and can be used for different goals. But you may have asked yourself - what would happen if you did a 100 Push Ups every day? Would you build muscle? Gain strength?  You get better at doing Push Ups Before you get excited - let's make it clearer - you'd get better at doing a 100 Push Ups. That's pretty much it. Don't expect to magically be able to do One Arm Push Ups or something like that. A 100 Push Ups is not a lot, especially when you divide it into sets. However, if you can't do it yet, well then, you'd get stronger. But if you already can do a 100 Push Ups, even in a couple of sets, then it's not much of a benefit. Why is that so? Our bodies are very adaptive. Once you regularly expose your muscles to the same type of stress, they get used to it and stop growing bigger and stronger. More than 30 reps of Push Ups per set won't get you...

I like trying out new ways to train my core and that is how I stumbled upon dumbbell ab workouts. I did dumbbell side bend before (and kettlebell ones), but I had not thought there are so many activities I can do with this fitness equipment. I have included some more abdominal exercises using weights into my routine and I have to say it was a good decision as these sorts of movements work the abdominal muscles efficiently. Besides, the resistance can be tweaked quickly by using less or more weights. Did you know that using weights for abs building helps to define the muscles and pop out more? If you have not done any dumbbell exercises for abs before, please, let me give you some advice first.     If you are a beginner, I do not recommend doing these ones yet because they require a strong core and you may end up with injuries. Spend time with doing various body weight core training first until you gain the strength.     It is crucial to perform the movement...

Most athletes new to lifting focus on the chest. After all, that’s the most time-efficient way to look stronger and more muscular, whether you're in a form-fitting T-shirt or shirtless. And while there are plenty of other muscle groups that will create that "dominant" physique, like back and shoulders, there’s no doubt that a strong, V-shaped torso with sculpted pecs is the foundation for a chiseled physique. Many lifters find the chest easier to train than other areas because just about any exercise where you grab a weight or a bar works the chest, at least to some degree. Even on days where there’s more of an emphasis on back, shoulders, biceps—even legs—your chest comes along for the ride. The popularity of “core” training in the last 15 years has placed more of an emphasis on chest exercises that mimic the movements of sport or everyday life. But guess what? Most any pulling or pushing does just that. However you define the core, it includes the chest. Some exercise...