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This particular exercise requires a dip station or two sturdy bars, mid
waist-and-shoulder high and parallel to each other. Good for working out the arms (like in a
triceps dip) and the chest as well.
Grip the bars with each hand, palms inward then, lift your feet up from
the floor.
Keep your elbows locked and arms straight while you bend your knees at an angle of 90
degrees.
Lower yourself slowly until your elbows are bent at close to a 90 degree
angle or just below.
Haul your body up to original position.
Repeat the dip exercise as many as your muscles can stand.
Push-ups for Chest
An old yet effective exercise when it comes to strengthening muscles,
especially the chest; push-ups uses the weight of the body itself to supply the resistance one
needs for an effective workout.
Although it is not as impressive as the equipment you find in a gym, this
classic exercise still produces the result you need for your chest muscles.
Lie flat on the floor with your face down.
Put your hands down on the floor, spacing them a bit wider apart than the
width of your shoulders thus forcing your arms away from your torso. This position will get better
end results.
Keeping your back straight and making use of your pectoral muscles, lift
yourself up until only your toes and hands are touching the floor.
Lower yourself until your chest or chin are about to touch the
ground.
Repeat the up and down movements.
For more challenging push-ups, you can make use of
objects like books to put on your back for added resistance or you can utilize three chairs;
positioning your feet in one, and each of your hands on the remaining two chairs then start the up
and down movements of the body.
You can lower yourself to below chair level or as low as your strength
permits.
Even without sophisticated workout equipment, you can still firm up those (oh so nice!) pectorals
successfully. Just make sure that you have consulted a doctor before embarking on heavy
workouts.
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