What are your 10 favorite weight training moves?

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belldandy1
belldandy1 Posts: 264 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I would like to start doing strength training. I do not have a lot of time so I am looking for some suggestions on about 10 moves that are the best for all around strength training. I guess I would like to find moves that focus on multiple muscles groups at once so that they are efficient. Any thoughts guys?

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  • neenaleigh
    neenaleigh Posts: 584 Member
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    planks!
  • lotusfromthemud
    lotusfromthemud Posts: 5,335 Member
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    push ups!
  • xsargex
    xsargex Posts: 768
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    I'm not gonna name 10....but as far as weight training is concerned....

    Squats are great, even if you are using dumbells, barbells or a machine.... it really is just about an all-body workout. Alot of people hate them, cause its ackward at first. You don't want to injure yourself. I would suggest getting some instruction first and keep the weight low. At the very least, read up on squats and learn good form and technique.
  • margaretthedevil
    margaretthedevil Posts: 215
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    jump squats, lunges with bicep and tricep work, push ups, mountain climbers, pike crunches, bicycle crunches, pull ups (can't do these haha, but these are really good; going to have to practice), the moving plank move (don't know what it's called; traveling plank?) where you move your arms (up and down position) while in plank
  • calabrdm
    calabrdm Posts: 303 Member
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    On demand has some great moves in there 10 minute sections. That will help you get the correct form. It is under the excercise portion. Good luck. Tricep kick backs rock.
  • ivykivy
    ivykivy Posts: 2,970 Member
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    wide leg squat and shoulder press together
    closed leg squat and lateral raise

    pushups
    bicep curls/hammer curls
    tricep kickbacks/french curls
  • denitchy
    denitchy Posts: 445
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    Push-ups and squats are the best all around, at least I think they are:bigsmile:
  • xsargex
    xsargex Posts: 768
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    Push-ups and squats are the best all around, at least I think they are:bigsmile:

    I agree, pushups dont' get the credit they deserve. And the best part about them....ITS FREE!! You can wide-arm pushups, diamond-hand pushups, and elevated/inclined pushups with some stairs or your couch. You can really concentrate on upper muscle groups too. You can stagger your reps and sets. I like to use a deck of cards to alternate my pushup reps/sets. Nice little trick.

    Squats are awesome, but it really took me a good month to get good form and feel confident with some heavier weight. But man, it sure does kick my *kitten*.
  • hmo4
    hmo4 Posts: 1,673 Member
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    Shoulder press-all variations
    push ups-can't do due to injury-dang it! There are so many variations!
    Tricep Kickbacks
    Squats-all the variations
    Wall Sitting
    Roman Deadlift
    Lunge-all the variations,esp around the clock
    Bicep Curls-all variations:bigsmile:
    Arnold Press-180 degrees

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