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Strength Training with Gym
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Strength Training Equipment to Build Muscle QuicklyMost fitness experts agree that using strength and exercise training
equipment is an excellent way to increase muscle mass as long as it is
done properly. But if you find yourself feeling weak, constantly sore or
even burnt out, then you could be over training. Don't be part of the
group that stops their strength training program because they don't know
the basic principles.
Adequate rest will allow your body to make improvements and avoid burn
out. If your strength conditioning programs work the wrong muscle groups
on successive days, your efforts may be counter-productive. Avoid
performing too many sets of intense exercises on your workout machines.
This could lead to excessive repetitions and delay your progress.
As a general rule your muscles need about two days rest to re-build and
recover from a training program of strengthening and conditioning when
using your home equipment.
Strengthen, Condition and Train Your Muscles with Your Home GymThe first thing to remember is not to train the same muscle group on two
consecutive days. For example, on Saturday your strength training
routines would focus on your triceps, shoulders, abs and chest. On
Sunday you would use your equipment to work your biceps, back, legs and
abs. Note that it is okay to exercise your abdominals for two days in a
row. Monday could be a rest and recuperation day for your major muscles.
Then repeat this cycle for maximum results with proper rest.
Let's get even more specific about training with our home gym equipment.
Two to four exercises for each major muscle group such as quadriceps,
chest, back, shoulders and hamstrings would be a good routine. When
working your back, don't forget to isolate the lower back, lats, and
upper back.
When strengthening your body, one common training mistake is duplicating
movements of specific groups of muscles. Many beginning athletes will
perform three sets of the same basic bench press when using different
exercise machines. In other words, they are duplicating the same
movements on different equipment. For example, here is the correct way
to work the chest. First, machine bench press for over-all middle chest,
then perform incline bench press for your upper chest. The third set
would include dips for the outer chest.
Remember... remain motivated and excited about your fitness program and
don't quit!
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