Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Lower Body Workout: 4 Main Muscle Groups

This Lower Body Workout targets 4 major muscle groups of the lower body:
- Thighs (Quads)

- Hamstrings

- Glutes (Buttocks)

- Calves

It's an accompanying workout to the Upper Body Workout: 5 Main Muscle Groups in that it uses the same pyramid-based resistance training techniques and relative  'Effort-Level' so that it is personalized to you.
The lower body, and legs [...]

Make The Squat a Core Exercise in Your Workout For Fast Results!

If you were new to the gym that I go to, you would be forgiven for thinking that squats were not in most people’s workout routines and that the squat rack, or power rack was some kind of exotic sculpture!  In my gym, just like other gyms I have been a member of in the [...]

Best Strength Training Exercises For Legs

When trying to figure out the best leg exercises for your fitness routine, you’ll need to first assess your fitness goals. Do you want stronger legs for running or cycling, do want to improve your flexibility and balance, or do you simply want toned thighs and shapely calves for looks?
But of course, not all exercises [...]