strength training - favorites?
bonjojo
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I need to add some strength training! If you only had time to do 3 exercises, what would they be (excluding core work)?
I'm excluding core work because I already consider it a priority - on that note, what are your favorite core excercises?
My usual cardio includes walking most days, Zumba class on 2 days, and xbox Kinect Zumba on 1 or 2 days when I don't have my Zumba class. I definately need some upper-body work!
Thanks all,
Bonnie Jo
I'm excluding core work because I already consider it a priority - on that note, what are your favorite core excercises?
My usual cardio includes walking most days, Zumba class on 2 days, and xbox Kinect Zumba on 1 or 2 days when I don't have my Zumba class. I definately need some upper-body work!
Thanks all,
Bonnie Jo
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deadlifts
turkish get ups
pull ups0 -
1) Barbell squats.
2) Deadlifts.
3) More barbell squats and deadlifts.0 -
Squat, Deadlift, Bench.0
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Deadlift, Squat, Bench.0
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biceps curl, triceps pull-down, bench press0
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I like planks, mountain climbers, and my big one is the ab roller at the end of all that
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Deadlifts, Squats, push-ups0
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I second the squats and deadlifts, but if you're just looking for upper body, I'd do
Over-head or military press
Bench press
Bent-over rows0 -
If there were three, and only three, then I would choose:
Barbell Squats
Barbell Benchpress
Pull-ups
These three hit basically all the major muscle groups.
If I could add three more:
Deadlifts
Bent-over rows
Military Press0 -
Squat
Deadlift
Bench Press0 -
Deadlifts, overhead shoulder presses, and squats0
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Squat, Deadlift, Bench.
^^that0 -
pull ups
dips
squats0 -
Bump0
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Squat, Deadlift, Incline Press0
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I do not understand the point of doing squats AND deadlifts if only three exercises may be done. Both are wonderful exercises and part of a well-balanced workout plan, but what about biceps and upper back?0
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Squat, Deadlift, Bench.
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Deadlifts, Squats, push-ups
^^Agreed0 -
I do not understand the point of doing squats AND deadlifts if only three exercises may be done. Both are wonderful exercises and part of a well-balanced workout plan, but what about biceps and upper back?
Squats are more quad dominant, deadlifts work the posterior chain more.0 -
My *favorites* are squat, overhead press, and one-arm dumbbell rows but I'll have to agree with those who are saying squat, dl, and bench press for the most important.0
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i cant believe you are all sleeping on the turkish get up .
no wonder i draw a crowd in the gym when i do these :laugh:0 -
Squat and pull-up, no question. The 3rd exercise I'd cycle between deadlifts and bench press.0
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1) Barbell squats.
2) Deadlifts.
3) More barbell squats and deadlifts.
^^^^^ yeah.0 -
i cant believe you are all sleeping on the turkish get up .
no wonder i draw a crowd in the gym when i do these :laugh:
TGUs are great, but I wouldn't giveup squatting pressing or pulling for them.0 -
1. Squats
2. Pull-ups
3. Bent-over rows0 -
Squat and pull-up, no question. The 3rd exercise I'd cycle between deadlifts and bench press.
Stop cheating.
That's just like a triathlete, trying to find shortcuts in everything =P0 -
1. Squats
2. Deadlifts
3. Dumbbell Shoulder Press0 -
Bump0
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I do not understand the point of doing squats AND deadlifts if only three exercises may be done. Both are wonderful exercises and part of a well-balanced workout plan, but what about biceps and upper back?
I do those too, but I listed my favorites0 -
Pushups, squats and tricep dips.0
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