5 Best Strength Training Exercises
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Whatever your goal may be, these exercise are an absolute MUST in your workout program. There are even variations of these exercise that you can do so that you are not always doing the same thing.
1. Split Squat – The split squat can be done with dumbbells, barbells, just your bodyweight (for beginners), a medicine ball and even a Smith Machine at your gym. Variations are elevating your front or back leg.
2. Dumbbell Rows – Rows can be done with dumbbells, a barbell, and even exercise bands. Variations would be seated rows with machine or exercise bands.
3. Pushups – No equipment needed here, but lots of variations! Elevated pushups, kneeling pushups, close grip pushups, wall pushups….
4. Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift – Can use dumbbells or a barbell for these.
5. Dumbbell Swing - Dumbbells or medicine ball will work for this. Both this and the DB Romanian Deadlift are the best for working your butt and hamstrings.
Have you incorportated these exercises into your workout routine? Do you have some others that you might add to this list?
Angie Schumacher is a Certified Fitness Professional who trains clients in her home and is a Women's Boot Camp Instructor in Colorado. She is the author of The Fat Blasting Boot Camp Program and has offered a one stop website to help you with all of your health and fitness needs. Please visit www.BuildingABetterU.com to find exactly what you are looking for!
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The split squat is my absolute favorite exercise! I hate it during the actual move but afterwards when i know how much it pushes me it rocks!