Category: Strength training

Virtual Fitness: How To Do Superwoman

November 17, 2021

S u p e r w o m a n

Superwoman is an upper and lower bodyweight strength training exercise that works the, glutes, shoulders, spinal muscles and hamstrings.

Instructions: From a prone position slowly lift your upper and lower body off the mat, and then return to the start position. The height of your lift depends on your strength. You should feel challenged, but not exhausted during the exercise.

Variation: Start with your legs and forehead resting on your mat.

Modifications: 1) Lift off the mat by bending both elbows to form right angles. Elbows in line with shoulders. 2) Support your weight by placing both arms on the mat. Elbows in line with shoulders.
EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider

Virtual Fitness: How To Do A Dumbbell Chest Press

November 14, 2021

Dumbbell Chest Press

The Dumbbell Chest Press is a strength training exercise that works the chest, front deltoids and triceps. The model in the video is working on an adjustable bench.
INSTRUCTIONS: The exercise is performed either on the floor, or an adjustable bench, in a supine position. Bend your knees at right angles, and place both feet on the floor, or on the bench, hip width. Exhale and press weights up until elbows are straight. Wrists are stacked over the elbows. Inhale and lower weights until elbows are in line with shoulders. Move slowly throughout the exercise.
Back Position: To protect your back, maintain a neutral spine. The neutral spine position is the halfway distance between flattening and overarching your low back.
Related Topic: Video interview with Dr. Stuart McGill about back positioning during lifting, and how avoid injury. How Big Of A Back Arch Should There Be? LINK
EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider

Virtual Fitness: How To Do Advanced Fitball Bridge

November 9, 2021

Advanced Fitball Bridge

The Advanced Fitball Bridge is a strength training exercise that works the core muscles, glutes, and hamstrings.
Instructions: Place both feet on the fitball. Arms at your sides, palms down. Exhale and lift your back off mat. Inhale and return to start position. Avoid arching your back.
Exercise goal is to maintain spinal stability while moving.
Modification: Perform the exercise with both legs (calves) on the fitball, instead of your feet.
Caution: Before attempting this exercise, you should be able to perform the bridge exercise without the fitball, and then progress to the modification with both legs on the fitball.
EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider
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How To Do TRX Rows

October 31, 2021

TRX Rows

The TRX Row is a strength training exercise that works the upper back and arms.
INSTRUCTIONS: Determine the pull angle. The lower you are to the floor, the harder it will be to pull yourself up. Your body should make a straight line from crown of your head to the feet. Draw shoulder blades back. Keep the spine long. Feet are about hip width or slightly wider. Bend elbows as you slowly pull your weight forward until your elbows are in line with your shoulders. Release to start position while keeping shoulder blades retracted. Aim for slow, steady, controlled movement.
ERRORS: Looking up. Rounding the shoulders and back as you straighten your elbows. Yanking the handles and arching your back as you pull forward. Moving too fast. Lifting shoulders. These errors usually indicate that you’re leaning too far back in the start position.
EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider