Posts Tagged ‘Repetitions’

Torso Rotation

May 6th, 2011

I. Torso Rotation: What is it?

The torso rotation is a general stretch type of exercise that aims to tighten one’s abdominal area. As a stretching exercise, it helps one to improve flexibility, that is, it increases joint range movement to help support muscles in bones. In addition, this physical activity targets abdominal muscle as it works it out using an exercise ball. With the contraction made in the abdominals help build more muscle mass and improve endurance.

II. How to do it

Below are the simple steps that need to be followed in doing the torso rotation:

Step 1: As a starting position, stand straight while holding the exercise ball with both hands. Extend both arms so as to put the ball in front. Continue reading “Torso Rotation” »

Standing Lateral Stretch

May 5th, 2011

I. Standing Lateral Stretch: What is it?

The standing lateral stretch is a general type of stretching exercise that works mainly for the abdominal muscles. As such, it helps improve one’s flexibility. With this exercise, one may have an improved balance on muscles in the bones, thus, having a good posture.

Moreover, this exercise works mainly the abdominal muscles to build more muscle mass and improve endurance.

II. How to do it

Below are the simple steps to do in doing the standing lateral stretch:

Step 1: Stand up straight while keeping both feet apart. Keep the knees slightly bent.

Step 2: Place one hand on the hip to help support the spine.

Step 3: Raise the other arm vertically and place it on one side of the head. Keep the hands position and start by inclining the torso to the direction of the hand holding the hips. Continue reading “Standing Lateral Stretch” »

Side Bridge

May 1st, 2011

I. Side Bridge: What is it?

The side bridge is a type of exercise that helps the body to have a tightened abdominal area by working it out. This exercise is said to be a strength type of exercise. As such, it targets mainly the abdominal muscles by building more muscle mass and develop endurance using the body’s own weight as resistance. Other muscle groups that are affected by this physical activity are the shoulders and the obliques. Moreover, this exercise helps stabilize one’s spine.

II. How to do it

Below are the very simple steps in doing the side bridge exercise:

Step 1: Lie with the side on the floor. An exercise mat can also be used. Support the body by bending the arms that is near to the floor in the elbow. Make sure that the arm is perpendicular to the floor. The legs should also be on top of each other. Put the free hand on the hips. This will be the starting position. Continue reading “Side Bridge” »

Lower Back Curl

April 20th, 2011

I. Lower Back Curl: What is it?

The lower back curl is a stretching type of exercise. As such, it helps improve one’s flexibility- the range of movement that can be achieved by the joints. In addition, this exercise worked mainly for the abdominal muscles using the body’s own weight as resistance. This means that it aims to tighten the abdominals so as to build muscles mass and improve endurance.

II. How to do it?

Below are the simple steps in doing the lower back curl stretching exercise:

Step 1: Lie with the stomach flat on the floor. Put both arms on both sides. This will then be the starting position of this routine.

Step 2: Start by trying to extend the spine by lifting the chest off the ground by using the lower back muscles. While doing this, keep the head up. Continue reading “Lower Back Curl” »

Kettlebell Pass between the Legs

April 15th, 2011

I. Kettlebell Pass between the Legs: What is it?

The kettlebell pass between the legs is a physical activity that helps tightens one’s abdominal area. As a strength type exercise, it targets the abdominal muscles by building more muscle mass and develop endurance through the use of kettlebell as resistance.

In addition, it has a compound mechanic type where it can work on groups of muscles at the same time. Aside from the abdominals, this exercise also works the gluteal muscles, hamstrings and the shoulders.

II. How to do it

Below are the simple steps to be followed in doing the kettlebell pass between the legs:

Step 1: Stand up and place a kettlebell between the legs. Keep a wider than the shoulder distance between both feet. Continue reading “Kettlebell Pass between the Legs” »

Kettlebell Figure 8

April 10th, 2011

I. Kettlebell Figure 8: What is it?

The kettlebell figure 8 is a strength type exercise that targets the abdominal muscles by toning it using the weight of the kettlebell as resistance. This exercise aims to help the body gain more muscle mass and develop endurance most especially on the targeted area.

Moreover, this physical activity also works out other muscle groups like the shoulders and the hamstrings.

II. How to do it?

Below are the simple steps to follow in doing the kettlebell figure 8 exercises:

Step 1: Stand up and place a kettlebell between the legs. Make sure to keep a wider than the shoulder distance between both feet.

Step 2: Start by bending the body by pushing the butt out while keeping the back as flat as possible. Continue reading “Kettlebell Figure 8” »

Exercise In order to Slim Down Your Waist

August 9th, 2010

It is possible to do exercising by itself as well as you can be in a position to attain a couple of results in order to your current efforts but with no joining it using a low fat healthy eating plan then you efforts can turn into a null. And so joining two plans can totally give your ultra benefits that you desire.


A new cardiovascular working out program created by three to help 4 days each week will burn fat that you have got accumulated around your abdomen. Right now there seem to be parts in your physique that those muscle mass happen to be significant in order to incorporate in your current physical exercise regiment along with that is a muscle mass under your adore handles along with the lower back muscle tissue; many be effective the abdominal muscle tissue by undertaking crunches along with reverse crunches then again forgetting that will work the oblique muscle mass.

In one single session it is easy to run the 3 fundamental muscle tissues to help trim your waist. When operating the core location you should really do 20-30 repetitions. Circuit exercise is a many successful way to perform well your own muscle tissue in order to purpose at their highest along with fullest capacity.


Heavy weights could be added in order to your own schedule by undertaking three to help 4 sets among seated dumbbells shoulder press as well as add also that standing lateral raises to enrich your shoulder muscles. Heavy weights are also your own better bet in helping you glimpse thinner all across your current waist. In conjunction utilizing working your current core using various repetitions you may also work your shoulder muscle groups by using serious weights. The shoulders will look wider and they will help make your middle look small.