07/02/2010 08:20:45
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What's the best exercise's for adding some strength and a bit of muscle mass?
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07/02/2010 09:59:35
gymnag_Rob
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Most effective way is big compound movements. I'd recommend Squats, deadlifts, overhead presses and bench press. Do a light warm-up set and then do 1 to 5 reps for strength or about 6 to 12 reps if your after size.
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07/02/2010 10:27:50
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What about body weight exercises? I don't have access to a gym or weights... :-(
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08/02/2010 15:16:26
gymnag_Rob
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Yes bodyweight exercises are good. Try pressups, pull-ups, dips, squats, one-legged squats, lunges and handstand press-ups. The handstand press-ups are pretty tough, if you can't manage the full version try supporting the legs and feet on a chair or fence/table to start off with and lift the legs slightly higher as your strength increases. To increase weight on the other exercises add a rucksack with weight to increase resistance. If your can't find a chin up/dipping bar you'll probaly find something suitable at the local playground if your not too self-conscious!
edited by gymnag_Rob on 08/02/2010
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