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How To Perform the Bench Press

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in Sumi's Favorite Upper Body Exercises

The bench press is one of the best exercises for building upper body strength, and it would certainly make the list of my top 5 favorite exercises. Maybe even top 3. Did I mention it adds FANTASTIC shape to your chest? Women tend to avoid using challenging weights when they do this exercise, but they [...]

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How To Perform A Biceps Barbell/Dumbbell Curl

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in Sumi's Favorite Upper Body Exercises

The barbell curl is a basic move with a LOT of variations. Click the screen above if you haven’t already seen my video demonstration of this exercise! Muscles worked: Barbell curls build and strengthen the . This gives a nice shape to the upper arm, giving you that enviable peak that always seems to attract [...]

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How To Perform A Chin up or Pull up

Sumi

Ahhhhhh the chin up/pull up. Next to deadlifting, this has to be one of my favorite exercises of all time: it would certainly be on my top 5 list. Unfortunately, the majority of people lack the upper body strength to complete even one. Both men and women struggle with it, whether they’re beginners or have [...]

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How To Perform The Overhead Press

Sumi

One of my favorite exercises to develop a strong upper body is the overhead press (aka “shoulder press”). It’s one of the best exercises to develop the shoulders, giving you the appearance of fuller shoulders that look awesome in a tank top! It also makes you stronger in other pressing movements, like the bench press. [...]

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How To Perform A Lat Pulldown

Sumi

The lat pulldown is a basic exercise to develop the major muscle groups of the back, and will also help you sculpt a fantastic looking rear view. At the very minimum, having a strong back is essential for lifting objects safely and maintaining proper posture. I want to be able to lift my little girl [...]

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How To Perform The Dip

Sumi

The dip is a basic move for building strong and impressive arms in the gym or at home. It’s a simple exercise, with a LOT of variations to suit your strength level. Both men AND women will appreciate the versatility and options for this move. Watch the video above to see how I do it, [...]

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How To Perform A Pushup

Sumi

Here’s a question I hear from a lot of people: “What can I do to shape/strengthen/build up my arms?” The answer is, “a LOT”—even if you don’t have access to a gym! Here’s one exercise you can do almost anywhere: the pushup. It’s a fantastic move for building a commanding set of arms. Watch the [...]

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How To Perform the Squat

Sumi

No leg day is complete without the squat. It’s frequently called the “King of Exercises” because it works the whole body—not just the legs. Every muscle has to work when you squat with a barbell or other weight. The exercise builds and shapes fantastic looking legs and a fuller, harder, rounder butt; an asset for [...]

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How To Perform A Straight Leg Deadlift

Sumi

Leg day is never complete until you’ve done something to strengthen your hamstrings, and one of my favorite exercises for the back of the legs (hamstrings, butt, and lower back) is the straight leg deadlift. I can’t count how many times someone has asked me: “what can I do to build and shape my butt?” [...]

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How To Perform A Calf Raise

Sumi

There’s a lot to accomplish on leg day, but one muscle group that you should plan to include is the calves. Click the screen above if you haven’t already seen my video demonstration of this exercise! Muscles worked: The calf raise is an exercise that works the calves (hence the name) and can be performed [...]

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