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STRETCH       BASICMOVES       ROUTINES

  CLICK FOR THE BASIC MOVE shoulder press
  squat 
quadriceps, thigh adductors, glutes and erectors
1.  Grip the dumbbells and move them up to shoulder position.  2. Place your feet about shoulder width apart.  3. Arch your back slightly.  4. Make sure your knees are not locked into position and then raise the weights into the outstretched position.
  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
5. Hold the dumbbells a few inches wider than your shoulder width.  6. Then lower them slowly to shoulder position and repeat.  7. This move can also be done in the seated position with back supported.
  pull down 
laterals, upper back, pectorals, biceps, brachialis, forearms
  bicep curl 
biceps, brachialis, forearms
  abdominal crunch 
abdominal wall