Men's Health
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No piece of exercise equipment is more convenient, reliable, versatile and effective at building lean muscle and boosting post-workout metabolic rate than the venerable dumbbell and its cousins the kettlebell and sandbag. Together, these are the tools that will reshape the way we think about fitness and this book will stand as the definitive guide to targeting the key muscles that men and women want to develop and tone. The beauty of these tools is that they are simple, inexpensive, and can be used in a small space so readers can exercise in the convenience of their homes. Most important is that they allow the freedom to use a full range of motion, unlike the rigid, limiting structure of weight machines. No longer restrained by the typical up/down motion of barbells and machines, readers can become strong in any direction. And sanctioned by Men's Health, this book demonstrates with large colour photos more than 150 strength exercises that incorporate the three key movements - pushing, pulling, and swinging - that make up the perfect full-range-of-motion workout.
Because it emphasizes building functional strength for real-world application and total-body fitness Push, Pull, Swing will appeal to beginners as well as fitness buffs, especially those who enjoy CrossFit style workouts.
Because it emphasizes building functional strength for real-world application and total-body fitness Push, Pull, Swing will appeal to beginners as well as fitness buffs, especially those who enjoy CrossFit style workouts.
Workout fads and fitness equipment come and go, but as trainers and bodybuilders know: nothing tops a simple set of dumbbells for convenience, reliability, and versatility when you are trying to build muscles and get in shape. In this book, Myatt Murphy, a fitness expert and long time contributor to "Men's Health" shows readers how to use dumbbells to develop just about every part of their bodies.For anyone who believes that dumbbells can be used only for arms and shoulders, Myatt Murphy proves them wrong. Featuring 200 photographs, "Men's Health Ultimate Dumbbell Exercises" demonstrates how to perform a total body workout and get maximum results. There are exercises here - Lunges, squats, dead lifts, curls, shrugs, kickbacks, presses, and more - that develop abs, arms, chest, legs, and shoulders, along with innovative new ways to get the most of this versatile piece of strength-training equipment.With instructions for creating literally thousands of dumbbell exercises for the novice to advanced lifter, "Men's Health Ultimate Dumbell Exercises" will be an indispensable addition to any home gym.
In "The Men's Health Gym Bible", certified strength and conditioning coach Mike Mejia and magazine contributor Myatt Murphy instruct readers in the optimal use of a gym for strength training and cardiovascular fitness. The authors advise both novices and long time gym rats on: how to choose the right personal trainer; the value of group fitness classes-and how to fit them into any workout schedule; and, how to design a gym program that meets personal fitness goals. Packed with hundreds of photographs that demonstrate proper technique for every piece of equipment found in the typical gym, "The Men's Health Gym Bible" is the must-have accessory for every gym membership. There is simply no other book on the market that so comprehensively and expertly addresses the needs of gym enthusiasts.