Category: You Tube

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

Flexibility Exercise 1894

November 9, 2021

The Wand: Vintage Flexibility Exercise 1894

This grainy film was produced 127 years ago. The exercise equipment was called The Wand. Today it’s still used to develop flexibility, but now, it’s called The Stick. LINK

The Stick Flexibility Exercise Today

Home Exercise 1900s

November 9, 2021

A Silent Film Showing Home Dumbbell Exercises

Incorrect Exercise Technique Isn’t A New Thing

I hope this woman wasn’t moving as fast as shown in this video. She might have suffered a head injury swinging those dumbbells around. Poor exercise technique isn’t a new thing.

If you look around the gym, or a public park and notice how people are using the equipment, you will see similar mistakes, such as moving too fast, poor posture, not breathing properly, and incorrect alignment. Even when slowing this video down, the mistakes are still apparent.