3x Mr. Universe and Team Cellucor athlete Calum von Moger came by the Muscle & Strength headquarters to demonstrate his favorite old school chest workout. Calum knows how to train for that big Golden Era chest – it’s part of the reason he’s earned the nickname Arnold 2.0. Barbell Bench Press Calum has been training with […]
Research shows that women slim down and tone up faster above the waist; that means upper-body strength training pays off quickly. In just three weeks, you’ll reveal new muscle tone, and by week five you’ll be ready — yes! — to go sleeveless. Warm up with the first 30-second core charger. Then go through the
Get started with this exclusive upper-body workout. In less than 30 minutes, these highly effective circuits will target and strengthen every muscle above your waist. All you need is a set of medium-weight dumbbells and your own bodyweight. To warm up, perform 5 minutes of moderate cardio (such as jogging, jumping rope, or cycling). Complete
You should do: 50 Seconds Work and 10 Seconds Rest One Legged Burpees Start standing on your left foot, don’t let your right foot touch the ground throughout this entire interval. Squat down, reaching your hands to the ground. Hop your left foot back to come into a one leg plank. Do 1 push-up, lowering
There’s a lot to love about flip-flops. They set our toes free and invoke the feeling of summer. They’re flat, wide and flexible, and they get us out the door in a flash. In many ways, they’re the perfect sandal—but in one big way, they fall short: You have to clench the muscles in your
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Today’s workouts incorporate moves from ballet, yoga and Pilates, and use props like lightweights, yoga blocks, resistance bands, weighted balls and Pilates rings. Fun props, but many moves can be done without the extras. Flybarre’s Wall Bridge Series Works: Hamstrings Lay on your back facing a wall with your feet up against the wall, toes
Combining strength and cardio exercises not only improves health, boosts calorie burn and transforms your physique, it’s also amazingly efficient! Kettlebell Swings Begin in a standing tall position, legs slightly wider than shoulder-width, the handle of the kettlebell grasped firmly in both hands and hanging between the legs. Keeping the shoulder back and a straight,
Get your ass into shape with these incredibly easy, super-quick butt-toning exercises from Amanda Butler of The Fhitting Room, a New York City fitness club known for its high intensity workouts. The Squat. Stand with your feet hip width apart and push your hips back so that your weight goes into your heels. Squat down into
Yoga’s physical benefits include increased flexibility, balance and muscle tone, to name a few. The practice also enhances mental health by offering a rare escape from multitasking and a great way for people of all ages to practice letting go of stress. Yoga is definitely for everyone, but there are various styles of Yoga to
It’s the upper body that’s the focus of today’s workout. It’s not often that I dedicate an entire workout to my upper body because I feel like it’s already incorporated into so many other exercises (planks, burpees, etc.). I am, however, determined to be able to do a handstand by summer, so building up my
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