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The lower back is key to a lot of regular activity. However, for those who sit at a desk the majority of the day, the lower back tends to take the most abuse. People who stare at a computer and fail to have good posture require effort to bring their lower back to better health. Below are some exercises to strengthen the lower back, which is helpful when it is abused on a daily basis. Deficit Deadlift In order to be most effective, this exercise needs to be completed while standing on a platform between one and five inches in height. Keep feet shoulder width apart and hold the bar with hands at shoulder length apart, lower hips and bend knees until the shins make contact with the bar. Drive through the heels in order to lift the bar. Once the bar is lifted above the knees, pull the shoulder blades toward one another while throwing the hips forward toward the bar. Hyperextensions These are also helpful in strengthening the lower back. Start by lying face down on a...

Working out is more than getting sweaty and burning those calories. In an effort to be healthy and maximize your training efforts, it is smart to eat right while you are pursuing health workout routines and incorporating activities and exercises that you enjoy. There are certain foods that can be beneficial directly before or after a workout. Talking to a personal trainer can help you decide what to add to your diet. Keep in mind that different foods have different effects on your diet. That can have certain benefits to your exercise workouts as well. Give it a shot or talk to your trainer about what to eat or what to avoid. If you don’t have a personal trainer, that is another consideration to think about sooner rather than later. It might be worth the investment. Tuna Tuna is a low-carb protein that also provides unsaturated fats and goes well with raw vegetables that provide nutrients the body needs to work harder and process better following a workout. Avocado...

Pilates help stretch the body, and the body’s core muscles are strengthened. This helps with a lot of issues a person may be facing, and one of those is poor posture. With poor posture, slouching occurs and the body appears to be shorter than it once was.  With the decision to apply yourself during Pilates, that poor posture goes away, the core muscles are strengthened and have a natural ability to better support the head and shoulders in their proper positioning.  Alignment Improves, so Does Your Posture It also improves alignment, which helps with posture and the appearance that you are taller. The spine is also kept healthy by practicing Pilates and continually challenging the spine in a positive manner. All of this contributes to better posture and a taller appearance.  In order to receive these benefits, it is a smart choice to get involved in Queens Pilates , depending on where a class is more conveniently located. These classes can help you ...

Finding certain exercises that help strengthen the triceps is important when you are trying to work different muscle groups. Below are two exercises that can help, one with two variations. Close Grip Bench Press Begin laying on your back on the bench. Put hands close together on the bar. Lift the weights away from the body, then allow it to return toward the chest. Keep total control at all times. Repeat. Using a shoulder width grip is a good way to work the triceps, so keep that in mind during this activity. Dip There are two types: the bench dip and the upright dip. With the bench dip, you start out with hands behind you, facing away from the body and holding onto a bench. Keep the legs straight out in front of you, at an angle to meet the floor. Bend the arms to allow the body to lower toward the floor, until the elbows are bent. Hold for a second, then return to the original position. Repeat 10 times. The upright dip begins with your hands out to either si...

Training exercises are important, and it is wise to work out a complex plan involving a variety of muscles to make sure your body is being developed at the same rate for all muscle groups. If you have a particular set of muscles that seem neglected, it is a good idea to find exercises that focus specifically on those. The calf muscles tend to be a group that gets ignored during other training activities. It is smart to plan at least one exercise that focuses on the calves. More than one can be a smart move as well, with the exercises incorporated at different times during your workout. Double Leg Calf Raise Begin with feet hip width apart. Keep ankles, knees and hips in vertical alignment. This protects them from potential injury. Press down on the balls of the feet with the intention of raising the body upwards. Focus the move upward, rather than from side to side. You may want to do this close to a wall for balance. You can also try this with a weight in one hand....