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Posted by on May 1, 2009 under Arm exercises, Exercise, Shoulder Exercises, fitness | 
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This video with Eric and Sarah includes examples how to do perfect push ups. A number of styles of push ups are covered so that depending on skill and ability, there are options to choose from. Push ups are an important component to arm and chest exercise.
Posted by on April 12, 2009 under Arm exercises, Exercise, fitness | Be the First to Comment
TheDumbell Kickback Exercise is done by starting out with a bench or table. Rest the right arm and right knee on the surface. The right arm should hang directly below to the bench, straight. The left arm should hold a dumbell, folded in towards the chest. The right calf is 90 degrees to the thigh of that leg. The left leg is almost straight. The movement for this exercise is to extend and straighten the left arm directly up and back to be parallel with the torso, using the arm muscles. After doing 10 of these exercises, flip to do this exercise for the other side. When ready in future weeks, increase number of sets to two or three. This is a terrific arm exercise.
Dumbell Kickback Exercise part 1 with Sarah
Dumbell Kickback Exercise part 2 with Sarah
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The towel fly exercise is a terrific exercise for the chest muscles. To do this exercise, start out in a push up position where arms are straight and hands are more than a shoulder width apart below the body on a towel. The towel should be tight between the arms under the body. The movement for this exercise is to use the chest muscles to bring the arms together. Following that, use the chest muscles again to push the arms apart. This exercise is best done on a slippery floor so the towel can easily slide. I would suggest 5 reps of this exercise the first time. In future weeks, increase to 10 reps, and then increase to two or three sets of this great chest exercise when possible.
Towel Fly Exercise part 1 With Sarah
Towel Fly Exercise part 2 With Sarah
Posted by on April 11, 2009 under Arm exercises, Chest Exercises, Core Exercises | Be the First to Comment
The swimming exercise starts with the student facedown on the floor. For sure use a mat if you can for this exercise. This exercise is for the core, back, and arm muscles. Extend arms straight above head and legs directly away from body in superman position as if flying. Inhale, lift and hold left arm and right leg for 5 seconds. Lower arm and leg while exhaling and then while inhaling again lift and hold right arm and left leg for 5 seconds. Continue switching for 8 reps as if swimming. Eventually, hold for10 seconds per motion and increase to 15 reps total within one month.
Swimming exercise part 1 with Sarah
Swimming exercise part 2 with Sarah
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The Wall Push Up Exercise is best for core, arms, and chest muscles. To do this exercise, face the wall with palms flat on the wall, fingers facing up, and top of fingers at nose level. Each hand should be about 2 inches outside the width of the shoulder. The farther away you stand from the wall, the more strength you will need to do this exercise. The movement for this exercise, standing an average of two to three feet from the wall, is to push the hands into the wall. Body and back should be straight. Inhale through nose as you go towards the wall, and out from the mouth as you push from the wall. Start with one set of 10 reps, build up to 15 reps within a week, and build up to four sets of 15 reps within a month.
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The Chest fly exercise is one where you lie on your back and knees with your feet flat on the floor. You will need dumbbells for this exercise. Hold dumbbells with your arms extended directly above your shoulders, with your palms facing one another. Using your chest and shoulder muscles, inhale while slowly opening the arms wide towards the ground. While you exhale, use chest and shoulder muscles to push the arms and dumbbells back up to the beginning position. I would suggest doing this movement for 10 repetitions the first time. In future sessions, increase time and the number of reps.
Chest fly exercise part 1 with Eric
Chest fly exercise part 2 with Eric