How to do Shoulder Shrugs – Workout
Want those Brock Lesnar gigantic shoulder muscles? The classic shoulder shrug exercise is a great beginner exercise to work those trapezius muscles.
Level: Beginner
Muscles: Trapezius
Equipment: Dumbbell Weight
Instructions:
Step 1: Grab a dumbbell weight for both arms and let them hang neutrally by your sides having your palms facing towards your body. You should be standing upright in this exercise.
Step 2: Before you start have your shoulders relaxed and begin by constricting your trapezius muscle as if you were trying to move your shoulder towards your ears. Do not constrict any other muscles such as your forearm or biceps. Try not to bend your elbows.
Step 3: Shrug your shoulders upward until they cannot go any further and slowly release back to starting position and repeat. Another tip is to make sure not to move your head forward during the exercise motion.
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How to do a Traditional Push-Up Correctly
This video demonstrates how to do a traditional push-up correctly. Push ups are a great way to tone your chest muscles and it is the most basic form of the bench press. This exercise is great for beginners in developing chest muscles.
Level: Beginner
Muscles: Pectoralis, Triceps Brachii
Equipment: Floor (optional chair or bench)
Instructions:
Step 1: Begin by placing both your hands slightly wider than shoulder width apart extended in front of you. Maintain a straight and rigid torso when doing this exercise.
Step 2: Next slowly lower your chest to the ground as close as you can and push back up.
Tips: You can make this exercise more difficult by elevating your feet with a chair or bench.
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How to do Dumbbell Bench Press
A great way to increase the pectoralis (chest) muscles. The traditional bench press is a great way to work out the chest muscles; however it is limited in free motion. The Dumbbell Bench Press works on different muscles that do not get any attention doing the traditional bench press. Enjoy!
Level: Intermediate
Muscles: Pectoralis, Triceps Brachii
Equipment: Bench + Dumbbell Weights
Step 1: Start with a weight that is manageable if this is your first time doing this exercise. Grab two dumbbells and while standing let them sit on your thigh muscles. Next sit down on one side of the bench, while having the dumbbell weights resting on your thighs.
Step 2: Next lie down on your back against the bench while lifting the weights into position of a bench press. Have your hands about shoulder width apart and push the dumbbell weights straight up as if you were doing a regular bench press.
Step 3: Lower the weights as far as shoulder mobility allows. Be careful with lowering too far as this can put a lot of stress on the shoulder joints.
Safety Tips:
1. Have a spotter if you are lifting a weight that is difficult for you.
2. If you lose control, immediately push the weights away from your torso and head and drop them on the ground.
3. If a weight is difficult to get into position, have a spotter help you get the dumbbell weights into position for the exercise.
4. Use your legs to help push the dumbbell weights into bench press position.
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