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Keeping the Arnold Press in a Proper Combination of Front Deltoid and Middle Deltoid Work

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When working the Arnold Press you need to start with the dumbbells and elbows held slightly in front of your body with your forearms perpendicular to the floor,  and then press straight up until the dumbbells are in front of your forehead, which is your cue to rotate your elbows out to the side to transition from front deltoid work to middle deltoid work. DO start with your forearms perpendicular to the floor with arms and elbows in front of you. DON'T start with your elbows bent to sharply (acutely) which lets the dumbbells rest on your upper chest and takes the tension off the front deltoids at the beginning of the exercise. DO rotate your elbows outward to your sides when the dumbbells move to the level of your forehead, and continue with the middle deltoid phase of the lift. DON'T rotate your forearms and wrist; you're supposed extend your  Notice the dumbbell handle orientation in 3 positions ... 1. Start (bottom) with handles parallel to the plane of your chest wit...

Jeff Nippard Trains Jesse James West

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Jeff Nippard shows Jesse James West better exercise selections, rep form, and progression load tips (SOURCE: Jesse James West). Back, traps, biceps, hamstrings, quads, chest, triceps. Best tip? Controlling the negative (eccentric phas of a rep). Some Range of Motion tips may be too extreme from some people. See also ... Jeff Nippard - YouTube Jeff Nippard Fitness | Science-Based Bodybuilding All content, videos and links mentioned are for information only, and are not necessarily endorsed or specifically recommended by ArlingtonAthletics.com for your specific condition or situation.

Arnold Schwarzenegger's Blueprint Training: How to Train for Mass (from Bodybuilding.com)

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Some of Arnold Schwarzenegger's favorite classic bodybuilding exercises and preferred training techniques for building muscle.  00:00 - Start 00:10 - Some Legends Walk Among Us 00:54 - How to Train For Mass 02:00 - Shock the Muscle 03:25 - How Arnold Trains Chest 06:06 - How Arnold Trains Back 07:10 - How Arnold Trains Arms 08:40 - How Arnold Trains Shoulders 10:18 - How Arnold Trains Legs 10:51 - How Arnold Trains Abs 13:30 - How Much Protein Did Arnold Eat? "Your transformation is our passion. We are your personal trainer, your nutritionist, your supplement expert, your lifting partner, your support group. We provide the technology, tools and products you need to burn fat, build muscle and become your best self." -- Bodybuilding.com How To Train For Mass | Arnold Schwarzenegger's Blueprint Training Program - YouTube See body categories described by ... Chest, Back,  Arms,  Shoulders,  Legs,  and Abs ArlingtonAthletics.com is not affiliated with B...

Discover Your Six Pack Ab Muscles with Fat Loss and Underlying Abdominal Muscle Development

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Losing body fat by walking (SOURCE: Dr. Mike Diamonds). Is there a magic number of about 15,000 steps that causes loss of belly fat? The 15,000 step rule by losing body fat by walking (SOURCE: Dr. Mike Diamonds). Losing abdominal fat is only part of the battle to get Six Pack Abs. The muscles of the abdominal region need to be developed properly by de-emphasizing hip flexor muscle action while emphasizing abdominal muscle action; and you need to understand how isolate and develop specific abdominal muscles that are divided into three functional groups ... Rectus Abdominis is the "Six Pack Muscle" that is primarily responsible for curling your upper body -- as in an abdominal curl. Anatomically, the Rectus Abdominis is the abdominal muscle that is closest to the surface and your skin. Hypertrophy or developed Rectus Abdominis develops the appearance of the "six pack" abs.   The attachments of the Rectus Abdominis are at the Pubic Crest (the Origin), and the Co...

Triceps Discussion on Form and Heavy Between Jay Cutler and Mike O'Hearn

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Jay Cutler and Mike O'Hearn discuss using good form and lifting extra heavy's  form (SOURCE: REDPILLUNIVERSE007). Jay Cutler questions maintaining form while going heavy, while Mike O'Hearn says he can still squeeze while going heavy. O'Hearn says he likes both aspects -- slowing down and keeping it isolated or tussling. Jason Isaac Cutler (born August 3, 1973), known professionally as Jay Cutler, is an American former professional bodybuilder. An IFBB Pro League bodybuilder, Cutler is a four-time Mr. Olympia winner, having won in 2006, 2007, 2009, and 2010; and a six-time runner-up, the most in history. He also won consecutive Arnold Classic titles in 2002, 2003, and 2004. During his career, he was known for his rivalry with Ronnie Coleman. In 2021, he was inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame. Jay Cutler is known to workout at the Las Vegas Athletic Club on Sahara, his own garage home gym, Kilo Club in Las Vegas, and Fit Club LV in Las Vegas. Kilo Cl...

Fasted Walking for Getting Lean by Paul Revelia

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Getting lean with "fasted walking" (SOURCE: Paul Revelia). Fasted walking involves walking on an empty stomach, usually in the morning before eating. The idea is that the body, having depleted overnight glycogen stores, will then burn fat for energy. While it may increase fat burning, some caution is advised, especially for individuals with certain health conditions. All content, videos and links mentioned are for information only, and are not necessarily endorsed or specifically recommended by ArlingtonAthletics.com for your specific condition or situation. Fasted walking is considered a form of cardio performed after an overnight fast (for example 8-10 hours). Fasted walking is considered a low-intensity steady-state (LISS) cardio exercise, meaning it involves a low and consistent speed, often on a treadmill. The goal is to encourage the body to burn stored fat for energy, rather than readily available glucose from food   Stubborn fa and losing with "fasted wa...

Variations of Push-ups by Broly Gainz

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Six different variations of pushups by Broly Gainz. Getting a complete chest workout with the following six exercises. Regular Push-ups Shorties Push-ups "To really get the pump." Pike Push-ups "For the upper part of your chest." Push-ups with Hands to Your Waist "Works lower part of your chest." Diamonds or Diamond Push-ups "To get the Split." Wides See also ... brolygainztraining.com Calisthenics - Wikipedia All content, videos and links mentioned are for information only, and are not necessarily endorsed or specifically recommended by ArlingtonAthletics.com for your specific condition or situation.

Five Exercises (with Bonus Exercise) That Work on Stiff and Achey Joints by Fixing Areas of Dysfunction

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Five plus one exercises for tuning up to avoid aches and mobility problems by Jeff Cavaliere, MSPT, CSCS (SOURCE: ATHLEAN-X). See the ATHLEAN-X video description section for more details  5 Exercises That Fix 95% Of Your Problems - YouTube Face Pull in a Doorway for upper back, rotator cuff Dead-Arm Hang   (Options: Complete suspension for core with additional benefits, or light support from toes on floor for decompression of the spine) Hip Drop for gluteus medius Bridge and Reach Over for gluteus maximus Dive Bomber Pushup for shoulder muscles, chest muscles, triceps, thoracic extension with the benefit of hamstring and calf stretch Step Up with Reverse Sprinter Lunge for ankles, knees, hips, quadriceps strength, glute strength See the ATHLEAN-X video description section for more details    All content, videos and links mentioned are for information only, and are not necessarily endorsed or specifically recommended by ArlingtonAthletics.com for your specific cond...