Monday, 29 August 2016

4 Exercises Everyone Should Master

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4 Exercises Everyone Should Master
By Paige Waehner

 There are plenty of classic strength training moves you'll see in almost every upper, lower or total body workout, but they're very easy to get wrong.

These 4 exercises are the backbone of any weight training program.  Find out how to do them right and all the other variations you can try.

How to Master the Perfect Pushup 

 Pushups are a powerful total body exercise, building strength and endurance in the chest, shoulders and arms, with the core and lower body acting as stabilizers. You don't need any equipment, so you can do them anywhere, but don't cheat on your form.

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How to Master the Perfect Lunge 

 Lunges aren't for everyone but, if your knees are in good shape, this is one of the most perfect lower body exercises to master.  It works all the muscles in the hips, glutes, and thighs and it's great functional training, too.

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How to Master the Perfect Squat 

 The squat is a movement we do all day long - Sitting down in a chair, on a toilet or squatting to pick something up.  Learn how to squat the right way to protect your back and knees while building strength in the hips, glutes, and thighs.

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How to Master the Perfect Plank 

 The plank is an excellent exercise for the core, challenging the transverse abdominis to make you stronger and fitter.  However, it's easy to cheat at this one.  Learn how to do an elbow plank the right way.

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