In any training routine there are basic rules that are sometimes overlooked. These guidelines are in place for you to safely get the best results from your workout and get muscle fast.
Here we will look at three of the most basic exercises to start you off with a strong foundation that you can build your own individual program around. Don't get me wrong when I say "basic", these core exercises can really put some big muscle on your body.
When performing these exercises for either strength training or muscle building, how many sets, reps, how much weight to use etc., will depend on your starting strength and your individual exercise program. These exercises are very demanding of your body and should be performed first in your workout session for the specific muscle group that you are working on that day, but only after proper muscle stretching and warm up is done.
Exercise #1: The Bench Press:
Target muscles are your pectorals(chest muscles), triceps (back of arms)and deltoids (front shoulders).
Exercise #2: Squats:
Targeted Primary muscle group: quadriceps (front thigh muscles), hamstring (back thigh muscles) and glutes (muscles of the buttocks). Secondary muscle group are lower back muscles and some shoulder muscles.
Exercise #3 Chin Ups or lat pulldowns:
Target muscles: entire upper back like the latissimus dorsi(lats-that give that v shape)and trapezius muscles(middle upper back on each side). Also the biceps(front upper arm) and forearms.
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