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STRETCH       BASICMOVES       ROUTINES

  CLICK FOR THE BASIC MOVE bicep curl
  squat 
quadriceps, thigh adductors, glutes and erectors
1. This move can be done with a barbell or dumbbells. 2. Make sure when you start the move your feet are placed about hip width apart and that your knees are bent slightly. 3. If you are using a barbell make sure your hands aren't too wide apart. 4. Keep your hands and wrists in a straight line. Don't bend them. 5. Slowly bring the weight up. Your hands should make it to your shoulders but no higher.
  bench press 
pectorals, deltoids, triceps
  bent over rows 
laterals, upper back, biceps, brachialis, rear deltoids
  shoulder press 
triceps, deltoids and trapezium
  calf raise 
calf muscles and lower leg
6. Don't let your elbows come out too far in this exercise. 7. Lower the barbell slowly and with maximum control. 8. When they reach your lower sides again rest for a second, and then slowly repeat the exercise. 9. It is possible to do this move standing or seated with dumbbells. 10. When seated make sure the back is supported at all times.
  pull down 
laterals, upper back, pectorals, biceps, brachialis, forearms
  bicep curl 
biceps, brachialis, forearms
  abdominal crunch 
abdominal wall