Archive for the ‘arms’ Category

Squat Row

Tuesday, July 24th, 2007

Dirk explains how to combine a squat with a cable row to work several muscles with one exercise.

Get on the Ball

Tuesday, June 12th, 2007

Tip #13 from Shape Magazine

Do a push up with your hands on a stability ball and your arms- even those stubborn triceps will work 30 percent harder than they would if you did the moves on the floor, according to a study at the University of Auckland in New Zealand. Dirk, a personal trainer here at the Club will demonstrate

Get into push up position with your hands on top of a stability ball, legs extended on the floor (place the ball against a wall if you have trouble balancing). Lower your chest toward the ball, then press up. Do 2 sets of as many reps as possible, 3 times a week.