Workout Equipment for Strength
Muscle Strength & Power Workouts
Weight training to develop muscle strength and power for men and women requires resistance exercises to fatique muscles and build stamina. Gyms which offer friendly advice on leg and arm toning and have toning equipment tend to be popular with the casual gym visitor. Area has a full range of resistance toning equipment to help you improve muscle strength, tone and appearance. (Click on the photo for a larger view).
It is recommended that if you want to achieve a well toned physique (male or female) your workout should combine resistance toning with cardiovascular exercise.
For a toning or fitness programme that suits your needs see our Advice page.
Chest Toning Exercises
Chest muscles (Pecs - pectoralis major and minor) are used in arm pushing exercises. Typically pushups, barbell, bar and weights work - bench press (like upside-down push-ups). Cable work on exercise machines can be easily and safely graduated. There are a number of dumbell chest exercises that by by lying at diffenet angles use upper, lower and inner pectoral muscles to develop a broad chest region.
Leg Muscle Workouts
Thighs / Quads (Quadriceps) are the set of muscles that make the upper leg form. The Vastus femoris, lateralis, medialis and intermedius are developed using resistance extending (kick) and standing (squat) exercises. Calf muscles are many and require stretches, and tiptoe type exercises. Skiing and football will improve stamina and toning and leg toning must be done together with lots of cardiovascular work and stretching exercises.
Arms: Biceps, Triceps and Flexors
Arm building equipment for all arm muscle groups - triceps, biceps, brachialis and forearm Flexors.
Most initial programmes start with at least two exercises targeting triceps and biceps. As your workouts progress you may wish to add more arm exercises for increased results. Use barbell, dumbell and hammer curls for biceps, and rowing or pullups for stamina. Tricep exercises include pushups, pushdowns, dips, bench and shoulder presses.