I hate the typical “cardio” activities. When I talk about cardio I am referring to exercises bikes, treadmills, cross trainers, stair climbers etc. I really don’t see the point of sitting on a machine inside a building simulating an activity that can be performed outdoors. However I have found out the hard way that you sometimes need to incorporate a bit of cardio activity into your weight training.
The standing calf raise on the Powertec Multi System is as good as any high end stand alone calf raise. The movement is super smooth and you can really pile the weight plates on. In this video Brad goes through how to perform this exercise properly and discusses different lifting techniques. He also details how you can target different areas of the calf muscle.
The Powertec Leverage Bench Press movement is one of the best chest exercises going around. You can really load up the machine and drive out some heavy weights to increase your strength. If you want to build some muscle you can really isolate the muscle with some lighter weights and really concentrate on your form. This video shows Brad working through the flat bench press, incline bench press and decline bench press. Make sure you watch the video on the shoulder pressing because Brad discusses the different lifting techniques that you can use to add even more variety to your weight training.
If you are not happy with training at the gym and want to start training in your own home gym but you are on a budget then this is the package deal for you. With this package you can perform all your pressing movements, squats and chin ups on the heavy half cage and bench. The high and low pulley on the lat tower lets you do lat pulldowns, tricep press, seated rows, bicep curls, upright rows etc. You also get the leg lift attachment that allows you to leg extensions and leg curls.
If you want to take your fitness and weight training to the next level go and see Bruce and Anne from Serious Fitness personal training, Coburg Melbourne. What sets Bruce and Anne from Serious Fitness apart from the competition is their genuine passion for weight training. You only have to walk in their studio to see this. They have the best collection of signed bodybuilding photos you will ever see. Also check out Bruce and Anne’s posing routines at the ANB (Australasian Natural Bodybuilding) Victorian championships on their website. Read the rest of this entry »
Here is Brad Turnbull’s contest preparation update for the IFBB Australian Championships that we had in our Sept 2008 newsletter. Read the rest of this entry »
Here is the diet tip from the Aug 2008 newsletter. I still haven’t had a chance to try it out because I have the muscle pizzas every second night! That gives you an indication on how good Brad’s recipes are, plus they are quick and simple. So give the chicken special a go and let me know what you think. Read the rest of this entry »
Here is the weight training article from Sam’s Fitness Sept 2008 newsletter. Using these weight lifting techniques you can easily add variety into your training without having to incorporate new exercises. This is great if you are training in a home gym situation where you might not have a lot of gym equipment. Read the rest of this entry »
If you didn’t see it on A Current Affair the other night, there was a segment on 79 year old bodybuilder Ray Moon. What a champion! I think he only started weight training 4 years ago. He now trains 5 days a week and competes in the over 70 year old division. Read the rest of this entry »
If you are trying to build your physique one of the most important aspects is a strong and powerful chest. The good news is that building your chest is an easier task than most people make it out to be. If you follow these simple guidelines, eat the right foods and get plenty of rest you will be sporting a set of pecs to be proud of. Read the rest of this entry »