Archive for October, 2008
The Abductor and Adductor
Purpose: The abductor is designed to isolate the muscles that spread the legs apart; the adductor works the muscles that bring them together.
Pros: The machines definitely allow you to feel the burn in the target areas.
Cons: Despite the perception (mostly among women) that these machines “tone” flabby thighs, they don’t actually apply enough resistance to […]
The Barbell Curl
Improve your form and build bigger guns!
The barbell curl. You se it being done all the time, but you almost never see it done correctly. Nate Green, C.P.T., a trainer in Whitefish, Mont., explains how to curl for maximum gains.
1. Grab the bar with an underhand, shoulder-width grip
Let your arms hang down so that the […]
