Keeping Those Pectorals Looking Nice
March 21st 2011 03:17
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You can also try working out one side with dumbbells at a time, it balances the muscles. You workout the precise measure of strength for each side, consequently one side doesn`t dominate. Domination can happen when both arms workout as one. Another cool benefit is this dumbbell lift works excellent as a single chest workout.
To do the lift, simply stand on your feet at a secure position apart, the width of your shoulders, with toes pointed a little out from the sides. Now, take hold of the dumbbell with the palm of the right hand palm in front of the right shoulder. Slowly lift the dumbbell above your head, while at the same time you rotate the palm to face forward when the arm extends fully upward. Then, gradually push your hips towards your right. The torso needs to dip toward your left as the left arm glides down the left thigh. Now, you need to the same movement on the opposite side of the body in the original position. It`s best to perform the upper body workout 4 to 6 times on each arm. Your strength will increase, and then you need to increase your dumbbell weight. You need to make sure you start with a light weight, so get accustomed to doing the movement.
A real smart move is to strengthen your weakest side. There is a very useful dumbbell exercise to isolate one side of the chest at a time, and that means you have more a chance at developing your weakest side more efficiently and maintaining the balance of chest muscles. You will need a bench to perform the dumbbell lift. You start with the right hand and right knee securely on the bench. You hold the dumbbell with your left hand poised straight below your shoulder with your palm facing the bench. Your left foot needs to stay flat beneath the hip. You also need to make sure your back is as flat as can be with your right elbow resting into the body. Now, you slowly lift the dumbbell with the intent that the elbow goes beyond the torso as the heel of the right hand meets the ribs. And then, you hold the lift at two seconds, slowly lower the dumbbell. Remember not to hold your breath, but to breathe normally all the way through the exercise and perform the dumbbell lift 5 to 6 times on both arms.
I like the dumbbell lifts because working one side at a time helps me focus on my goal. The key is to watch the range of motion and keep your attention on what you intend to gain from the workout.
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