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STRETCH       BASICMOVES       ROUTINES

CLICK FOR THE BASIC MOVE bent over rows
squat 
quadriceps, thigh adductors, glutes and erectors
1. Feet should be shoulder width apart and the knees must be slightly bent.  2. Make sure your hands are not too close together when you begin.  3. Keep your back straight and lower yourself forward. 4. When you contract and the dumbbells are close to your body you should feel your shoulder blades tight together. 5. Your elbows should not go too far back or too wide.  
bench press 
pectorals, deltoids, triceps
bent over rows 
laterals, upper back, biceps, brachialis, rear deltoids
shoulder press 
triceps, deltoids and trapezium
calf raise 
calf muscles and lower leg
6. When you are in the second position (contracted), hold it for a few seconds before returning to the start of the move again. 7. Always be mindful of your posture and keep a strong back. Do not arch it when fatigue sets in.
pull down 
laterals, upper back, pectorals, biceps, brachialis, forearms
bicep curl 
biceps, brachialis, forearms
abdominal crunch 
abdominal wall