STRENGTH TRAINING   Strength training uses resistance methods like free weights, weight machines, resistance bands, or a person's own weight to build muscles and strength. Strength training is a great way to improve strength, endurance, and muscle tone. Remember to start slowly, use proper form, avoid heavy weights, and increase workouts gradually to prevent injury. Just a few short sessions a week will really pay off — besides better muscle tone and definition, you may find that you have more energy and focus. Power lifting, which people often think of when they think of weightlifting, concentrates on how much weight a person can lift at one time. Competitive bodybuilding involves evaluating muscle definition and symmetry, as well as size.  Tests have shown that muscle strength in the back, abdomen and thighs can increase anywhere from 20-60%  after doing Core Strength Training just 20 sessions at just 15 minutes per session.      EXAMPLE EXERCISE VIDEOS Sports Models:  Jillian Unis and Sherry Perkins Quadriceps (front of legs) and Calves: Squats Leg Press Lunge Lunge combo Leg Raise Leg Extension Jumps Lunges Hip Adductions Calf Raises Toe Tapping Hamstrings (back of legs) and Glues: Dead Lifts Bridges Sliding Leg Curl Hip Raises Barbell Good Mornings Back Extensions Step Ups Hip Abductions Side Leg Raises Kettlebell Swings Pectorals (chest): Bench press Fly Machine Fly Press-up Push-up (Stability Ball) Dips Bench Press Lats, Delts, and Trapezius (upper back) Upright Row Inverted Row Bent-over Row Chinups Pulldowns Pullups Pullovers Shoulder Shrug Lateral Raise Y-T-L-W-I Raises Deltoids (shoulders) Front Raise Handstand Push-up Lateral Raise Military Press Shoulder Press Upright Row Rear Delt Raise Modified Pushup Full Pushup Triceps (back of arms): Dips Pushdown Triceps Extensions Tricep Press Tricep Pulldowns Biceps (front of arms) Barbell Curl Preacher Curl Telle Curl Dumbbell Curl Flex Curl Cable Curl Hammer Curl Abdominals and obliques (stomach & side muscles): Planks Crunch Sit-up Leg raise, (any mid-range rotational movement will engage the obliques) Lower back Back Extensions Deadlifts Good-mornings Hyperextension Yoga   Website created by Sherry Perkins www.mywebwelder.com Best viewed on Internet Explorer 1024 x 768 full screen All rights reserved