In our last article, with the help of the expert trainers at Power World Gyms, we had covered five workouts that newcomers to the gym often get wrong. Since then we have received many requests to cover more such workouts. So on popular demand here are four more exercises and how to do them right. We would like to thank Power World Gyms and their trainers for their support.
Deadlift
Strengthen your back, glutes and legs with the deadlift.
Step 1: Stand facing the barbell such that your shins are not touching the bar.
Step 2: Grab the bar while bending your knees and pushing your hips back. Keep your head and chest up.
Step 3: Straighten your feet and bring your hips forward keeping the barbell close to your body.
Step 4: Bend your knees and push your hips back to come back to the starting position.
Step 5: Repeat
Parallel Bar Dips
Chisel your Triceps, Chest and Shoulders with the Parallel Bar Dips.
Step 1: Stand between two parallel bars with your hands on the bars.
Step 2: Lift yourself above the ground with your arms straight.
Step 3: Slowly lower your body while keeping your torso upright and elbows close to the body. Lower your body till your forearm forms 90-degree angle with your upper arm.
Step 4: Exhale and push your torso back up using your triceps to bring your body back to the starting position.
Step 5: Repeat.
Machine Bicep Curl
Work your biceps and forearms with the Machine Bicep Curl
Step 1: Place your upper arms against the pads and grasp the handles.
Step 2: Grab the handles with an underhand grip.
Step 3: Curl your arms towards you by flexing the elbow.
Step 4: Pause for 1-2 seconds and then return to the starting position.
Step 5: Repeat
Machine Lateral Raise
Sculpt your shoulder muscles with the Machine Lateral Raise:
Step 1: Sit on the machine with the base of your upper arm against the pad.
Step 2: Move your upper arms laterally away from your body till they are parallel to the floor.
Step 3: Pause for a second and then return to starting position.
Step 4: Repeat
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