Exercise The Right Way - The Hammer CurlWritten by Rick Mitchell
Other articles in this series looked at a number of exercises, mainly from perspective of developing a comprehensive muscle building program. Sometimes we take things for granted, especially when it comes to performing basic exercises that constitute core of most bodybuiders' training regimes.It is useful, therefore, to describe in detail processes involved in actually doing these exercises. This will help beginners to start out using correct techniques before moving on to potentially more dangerous heavy weights. If it also helps more experienced lifters to redress some of little faults that have almost imperceptibly crept in over years, all better. In this article we'll take a close look at hammer curl using dumbbells. MUSCLES TARGETED: brachialis, biceps brachii, brachioradialis PREPARATION
| | Back Exercises For Beginning BodybuildersWritten by Rick Mitchell
From a bodybuilder's perspective one of most important body areas is back. Not only can it be visually impressive but a strong back is essential for intensive training and day to day living. In bodybuilding you are aiming for three things with regard to developing back muscles:- Thickness of upper back (traps). - Wide lats. - Highly defined lower back (spinal erectors and lower lats). As a beginner there are five essential exercises for developing these muscles quickly: 1. Dumbbell shrugs - 3 sets of 10-15 reps. This exercise will develop traps. 2. Seated V-bar cable rows - 3 sets of 10-15 reps. This exercise will develop mid upper back. 3. Bent over barbell rows - 3 sets of 10-15 reps. This exercise will add thickness to upper back.
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