Barbell

Having endured months of intense conditioning, the time came for us to see if our work paid off. It was max-out day for varsity football. But not just any max-out day; it was bench press day. Every coach and player in the weight room knew that I was working toward this record since achieving second place in my freshman year. I did my dynamic warmup and hit a few reps of 300 to prepare. I grabbed my belt and tightened it accordingly; ironically, it grew a conscience of its own and decided not to…

States. Not only because of their popularity is the reason for taking that one ticket to any place of which I desire, but for a certain business that is run in Los Angeles that attracts my attention. The one and only business is “Barbell Brigade” opened in 2013. Barbell Brigade started off as a small gym opened by two individuals but since has blown up to be a famous gym known worldwide. The reason behind its success and why I would choose to go to this place with my one ticket to anywhere…

MESOCYCLE 1 Monday: Legs Tuesday: Chest/Triceps Wedensday: cardio thursday: BAck/Biceps friday: Shoulders/Abs saturday: cardio sunday: rest Rest between Sets 1 min Legs/Calves Leg Extensions 3 sets of 10 reps Wide Stance Barbell Squat 3 sets of 10 reps Walking barbell Lunge 3 sets of 10 reps. Single Leg Kettlebell Deadlift 3 sets of 10 reps. Lying Leg Curl 3 sets of 10 reps Standing Calf Raises 3 sets of 12 reps Seated Calf Raise 3 sets of 12 reps Chest/Triceps Wide Pushups…

that not once but five times, with three classic powerlifting moves. Consider it the perfect excuse to throw your weight around—and pack on more muscle while you’re at it. YOUR GOAL: Lift your weight in iron 15 times HOW TO DO IT: First, load a barbell so it weighs as much as you do; then do 5 reps of each exercise below, resting 60 to 90 seconds between moves.…

motion. as I lower the weight back down, is the eccentric,motion. As the weight is held at the top of the hammer curl, is the isometric contraction. 3- Barbell Front Raise - as I raise the barbell straight in front of me, is the concentric motion. The second phase, as I lower the barbell back down, is the eccentric motion. As i hold the barbell at the…

areas. Upper Back Practicing barbell and dumbbell shrugs place demands upon your upper back. Upright rows, on the other hand, focus upon your traps. Performing lat pull downs and close grip chin ups work your latissimus dorsi, which is one of the most important major muscles in your back, and a group that needs considerable muscle exercise. One other back muscle exercise that is important to developing back muscle strength for the upper back is bent over barbell rows. Middle Back Developing…

hamstrings. Reverse the motion to again stand straight. Snatch Deadlift It is the first part of snatch weightlifting. Select a suitable weight and then hold the barbell in a wide grip on a platform. With the feet set under the hips, perform a squat with the back extended properly. Raise the hips to lift the weight initially. Drive the barbell with the hips as it crosses the knees. Return the…

athlete clears the snatch lift. When setting up to perform this lift you will need to be on a level surface with rubber mats, as the weight might be dropped, and for grip. The equipment involved will include a barbell, different amounts of weighted plates, and safety clips for the barbell. To assume resting position in this lift you will need to…

which will properly target each of these areas. Upper Back Barbell and dumbbell shrugs force you to utilize your upper back while upright rows focus on your traps. Lat pull downs and close grip chin ups focus on your latissimus dorsi which is one of the major muscles in your back and therefore needs to be a focus of your back muscle exercise Another important back muscle exercise that puts the focus on your upper back is bent over barbell rows. Middle Back Building back muscle is important…

There are many varieties, using different angles, grips and benches. The barbell bench press is probably the most common form of this exercise. This form uses a barbell with weights at each end. The bodybuilder lies on a flat bench and pushes the bar straight up using a wide grip. Lowering the bar to the neck will work the upper pectorals, while lowering the bar to the…