Week #3 of GS training--no disrespect to the departed-
Ill keep training both
Jerk and Snatch each
workout for 4 more,then go old school,and dedicate 1 day to each of the 2 biathalon lifts:
Today's program:
20kg/16kg/12kg:
Jerk:4/12/20..
Snatch:7/22/38..
30" btw sets,3 mins. btw lifts..
THEN..hill sprints X 12..20" rest at bottom...
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Arm-in-sling??--work your BUTT!!
Really wanted to share a great example of how we can always get a good workout in,
WITH DOCTOR'S FULL CLEARANCE,of course...(claro..)
I spotted this hot Cuban chick in the gym who told me she had just had rotator cuff
surgery 5 days earlier-she was workin' it!:(shown here=step ups)
All moves were done with Gymboss clipped to her collar=20"work/10"rest/4 rounds ..
5 Must-Do Butt Exercises
WITH DOCTOR'S FULL CLEARANCE,of course...(claro..)
I spotted this hot Cuban chick in the gym who told me she had just had rotator cuff
surgery 5 days earlier-she was workin' it!:(shown here=step ups)
All moves were done with Gymboss clipped to her collar=20"work/10"rest/4 rounds ..
5 Must-Do Butt Exercises
We all want a nice booty, right?
Incorporate the following best backside exercises in your regular strength routine and you'll burn fat, shape and firm your booty, sculpt surrounding muscle groups, and rev up your metabolism.
1. Kettlebell Swings(we did BW squats...)
Kettlebell swings combine strength and cardio training to redefine your backside. In addition to toning your glutes and hip flexors, you'll work your core, and cardiovascular system (an all-in-one exercise). Stand with your legs shoulder width apart. Place the kettlebell about one foot in front of you. Push your hips backward, with a slight bend in the knee (shins almost vertical) and reach forward, placing both hands on the kettlebell. From your "hike position" (hips pushed backward, back flat, and chest out) hike the kettlebell behind you, with a purpose (don't let go).Drive your hips forward, while contracting your glutes and tucking your tailbone under, to swing the kettlebell (always above the knees) until you are standing at "attention" with your hands about chest height.
Important Tips: Always make sure to keep your abs tight (this will keep your lower back protected.) Keep your neck in line with the rest of your spine. Always drive the swing with your hips and NOT your arms. If the bell ever gets too far out in front of you, never reach for it- just let it drop!
2. Lunges
Lunges are a workout staple that will firm your butt and tone your legs. Start with your feet hip width apart then step forward with one leg. Keeping your abs tight, chest high, and spine straight, sink down into the move until your front thigh is parallel to the floor and your back knee is almost touching the ground. Concentrate on squeezing your glutes as you push through your front heel back to the starting position. Important tip: don't let your moving knee extend past your toes.
3. Step Ups
This is a great exercise for your butt as well as your quads and calves. Step ups also increase your heart rate so you'll get the extra benefit of fat-blasting cardio. Stand with your right foot firmly planted on a step or a bench, your left foot on the floor. Push down through your right heel to straighten and stand on your right leg, squeezing your glutes at the top of the movement. At the same time, pull your left leg forward and up, knee bent 90 degrees and raised waist-high. Lower your left leg back to the ground, then step your right foot down. Alternate legs to make one rep.
4. Hip Extensions(she sub'ed SHELC--next post,ill explain!!)
Like lunges, hip extensions can be performed anywhere and without equipment. The key to this movement is positioning your weight so that your butt does the brunt of the work, not your legs. On your hands and knees, you'll focus the main effort in your glutes and lower back without involving your hamstrings. Tighten your core and squeeze your butt to lift one leg toward the ceiling, keeping the 90 degree bend and flexing your foot so you're reaching with your heel as you raise your thigh in line with your spine. Keep the movement slow and controlled to the top and then back down again.
5. One-Legged Deadlifts
One-legged deadlifts do triple duty, activating your muscles for a highly effective toning session that works your butt, hamstrings, and lower back. , stand with your feet hip width apart, knees soft. Keeping your weight firmly on your left leg, lean forward from your hips, reaching the dumbbells toward your left foot and raising your right leg out behind you. Remember to keep your core tight and not round your back. Now stand straight, squeezing your glutes as you come back to start. Do a full series of reps before switching to your right leg for the second half of the set.
Nice job!!!
Incorporate the following best backside exercises in your regular strength routine and you'll burn fat, shape and firm your booty, sculpt surrounding muscle groups, and rev up your metabolism.
1. Kettlebell Swings(we did BW squats...)
Kettlebell swings combine strength and cardio training to redefine your backside. In addition to toning your glutes and hip flexors, you'll work your core, and cardiovascular system (an all-in-one exercise). Stand with your legs shoulder width apart. Place the kettlebell about one foot in front of you. Push your hips backward, with a slight bend in the knee (shins almost vertical) and reach forward, placing both hands on the kettlebell. From your "hike position" (hips pushed backward, back flat, and chest out) hike the kettlebell behind you, with a purpose (don't let go).Drive your hips forward, while contracting your glutes and tucking your tailbone under, to swing the kettlebell (always above the knees) until you are standing at "attention" with your hands about chest height.
Important Tips: Always make sure to keep your abs tight (this will keep your lower back protected.) Keep your neck in line with the rest of your spine. Always drive the swing with your hips and NOT your arms. If the bell ever gets too far out in front of you, never reach for it- just let it drop!
2. Lunges
Lunges are a workout staple that will firm your butt and tone your legs. Start with your feet hip width apart then step forward with one leg. Keeping your abs tight, chest high, and spine straight, sink down into the move until your front thigh is parallel to the floor and your back knee is almost touching the ground. Concentrate on squeezing your glutes as you push through your front heel back to the starting position. Important tip: don't let your moving knee extend past your toes.
3. Step Ups
This is a great exercise for your butt as well as your quads and calves. Step ups also increase your heart rate so you'll get the extra benefit of fat-blasting cardio. Stand with your right foot firmly planted on a step or a bench, your left foot on the floor. Push down through your right heel to straighten and stand on your right leg, squeezing your glutes at the top of the movement. At the same time, pull your left leg forward and up, knee bent 90 degrees and raised waist-high. Lower your left leg back to the ground, then step your right foot down. Alternate legs to make one rep.
4. Hip Extensions(she sub'ed SHELC--next post,ill explain!!)
Like lunges, hip extensions can be performed anywhere and without equipment. The key to this movement is positioning your weight so that your butt does the brunt of the work, not your legs. On your hands and knees, you'll focus the main effort in your glutes and lower back without involving your hamstrings. Tighten your core and squeeze your butt to lift one leg toward the ceiling, keeping the 90 degree bend and flexing your foot so you're reaching with your heel as you raise your thigh in line with your spine. Keep the movement slow and controlled to the top and then back down again.
5. One-Legged Deadlifts
One-legged deadlifts do triple duty, activating your muscles for a highly effective toning session that works your butt, hamstrings, and lower back. , stand with your feet hip width apart, knees soft. Keeping your weight firmly on your left leg, lean forward from your hips, reaching the dumbbells toward your left foot and raising your right leg out behind you. Remember to keep your core tight and not round your back. Now stand straight, squeezing your glutes as you come back to start. Do a full series of reps before switching to your right leg for the second half of the set.
Nice job!!!
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
GUEST POST: stretching for better GOLF !
This week,my golf-guy Tom Grimaldi has some thoughts on your pre-golf routine:
Here's Tom:
Here's Tom:
Its Friday afternoon you just left work to meet your buddies for that round of golf you've been waiting for all week,you rush to the range to hit a few balls and off you are to the first tee,thinking I'm gonna hit this drive 300 yards down the middle and next thing you feel is something painful ...wow that hurts! that's the common mistake of not getting the body warmed up.after several lessons learned for myself ,,,,you need to stretch".think about it ,watch the pros in any sport before a game and what do you see? trainers working with the athletes moving their bodies and helping to prevent injuries.We, the proverbial weekend warriors that we are, totally forget what our bodies need to help us stay off the DL,the season is short enough so don't forget to work with a trainer so you're buddies wont have to look for someone to take your place in the foursome!
| Here are a few stretches to loosen you up for your round: 1) take a larger than shoulder's width stance,bend at the hip and let gravity lower you're body ( great for hamstrings& back) 2) take a club and place it behind your back ,so the club rests at the elbows , take you're stance and rotate you're body as you would to swing the club( gets the torso and hips loose) 3) hold on to a golf cart with both hands and stretch your back by straightening your arms and leaning back( gets you're lats and shoulders loose) Thank You, Tommy G. * Personal Fitness Trainer * CPT/ * CPR/ AED * Integrated Stretching |
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