Build Rock Hard Muscles
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While traditional bodyweight exercises like push-ups and pull-ups come to mind for strength training, it’s time to think outside of the box to really up your gains.
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But a little goes a long way, says natural body building world champion and trainer Hayley Madigan. Even a three-minute workout can keep joints and muscles supple, and help to burn some calories. Madigan’s secret weapon is isometrics –
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Looking for a sure-fire way to get a washboard stomach? Try this BodyBuilding.com ab exercise, which requires you to use an exercise ball. To do a jack knife sit-up, sit on the floor, holding a medicine ball between your hands, with your feet out …
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In the sessions that follow, you’ll add reps to the exercises each week, accomplishing more work while being sure to keep your total workout length the same (use a stopwatch to record your time). Rest only as long as you absolutely need between sets …
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High reps, medium reps, low reps—each approach has been touted as an ideal way to build muscle. Stalwarts in the exercise business argue with deep-rooted passion, but incontrovertible conclusions are rare, leaving the average Joe wondering:
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