Simply Hang for Arm Strength

So, you want to do some pull ups to build you biceps, lats and shoulders put can't do more than 2...if that many?

Well, don't give up getting on the bar just yet my friend, I will have you know that simply performing a dead hang on the bar itself is a good exercise into itself.

Being an isometric exercise, simply grab the bar and hang with feet of the floor till muscular failure (that is till the fingers literally slip off...)

This will not only build grip, arm and core strength, but will also give an immense stretch to the upper (and depending on the position of your legs perhaps lower...) body.

Hey, why do you thing our cousins the Orangutans and chimps are that strong....from hanging from tree branches damn near all day long...amongst other things...but still you get the gist.

To make it even more challenging, try using one arm at at time.

...However, do try to do some pull-ups still my friend, and burpees...and slow push-ups or dips...

Kick Butt and take names homey.

Aje

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Why stretching is so important

Well, I did a 6 mile run today and though it did feel great, I'm glad I no longer have split shins and sore knees and I owe it all to one thing...stretching very well before running.

I always thought: what the hell...I'll just put on my knee braces and run...boy was I wrong.

To adequately get all the muscles needed ready for the demands, you've got to adequately stretch and warm up, so what I could recommend will be for the upper body, simply hang from a pull up bar till muscle failure (of the arms) and for the lower body...some light squats, hamstring and quad stretches should be implemented.

Finding information about stretching exercises is quite hard to do, as there is so much contrary opinion.

Stretching as an introduction to rigorous exercise or sport is undeniably beneficial.

The following exercises will help to warm up the muscles in the body and help to avoid possible injury or strain.

Stretching the back by simply standing or sitting upright with the shoulders pulled back, stomach in, chest out, will never do any harm whatever your age.

It is essential to prepare your body for vigorous exercise by stretching out your muscles in a manner that is comfortable for you.

do note that over stretching is detrimental, that is stretching to the point where physical discomfort and a degree of pain is felt.

Hey, if it's good enough for your dog or cat or other animals to stretch out and extend their paws, then it should be good enough for us mere humans.


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Try Burpees for Anaerobic Fitness and Agility

Like most guys, who doesn't want to be ripped and rocked, yet still possess the quickness and agility similar to one of boxing's finest: Muhammad Ali?

Well, most guys might search but I strongly believe that one stand-out bodyweight calisthenic that may accomplish this could be the simple looking, yet extremely demanding burpees.

What in the world is that...? (you may ask...)

Well, it is one exercise used by most prize fighters to
1. Develop Anaerobic Quickness and Agility.
2. Develop Muscle Tone
3. Warm up and relax between sets

and trust me 8-12 can be a killer.

So how do you do these:

• Begin in a squat position with hands on the floor in front of you
  
• Kick your feet back to a pushup position
  
• Immediately return your feet to the squat position
  
• Leap up as high as possible from the squat position
  
• Repeat, moving as fast as possible
  

You should maintain a fast pace for this exercise. Strive for maximum height with each jump. Most athletes will average between 12 and 15 repetitions per 30 seconds.

So there you go...try them out and see for yourself.

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