LEG PRESS (Any level)

OVERVIEW: This is an Ideal lower body exercise for beginners as minimal skills for exercise technique is required. Training time can also be maximized with this exercise. TIPS: Point toes slightly outward and try to distribute the weight on the knee evenly.

DUMBBELL LUNGES (Any level)

OVERVIEW: Easy and practical to perform even at home with a set of dumbbells. Whilst holding a dumbbell on each hand step forward and bring your front knee between 90 to 110 degrees angle, balance the movement with the back leg. Repeat one leg at the time. TIPS: Do not lean forward excessively and increase weights gradually.

LEGS EXTENSION (Any level)

OVERVIEW: An Ideal exercise to isolate the anterior legs muscles. TIPS: Do not overload and try to get to maximal weight. Fast movement is recommended for sprinters. Slower movement may be used off season during the hyperthrophy phase.

LEGS CABLE MACHINE (Any level)

overview: Ideal to to train both hip flexors and extensors. TIPS: Control the cable movement avoiding that the excessive weight is pulling you.

SEATED SHOULDER PRESS (Any level)

OVERVIEW: Easy to learn exercise to isolate the shoulders. TIPS: Control the weight during the eccentric downward phase.

BACK EXTENSION- ROMAN CHAIR - (Any level)

OVERVIEW: Great to isolate the lower back as well as hamstrings. TIPS: Avoid hyperflexion.

BACK SQUAT (Intermediate)

OVERVIEW: Excellent as an overall lower body strengthening exercises. It also engage core muscles. TIPS: Alternate heavy and light lifts days.

BENCH PRESS (Intermediate)

OVERVIEW: BEST TO TRAIN THE ANTERIOR PART OF THE UPPER BODY, ESPECIALLY THE PECTORAL MUSCLES AS WELL AS THE SHOULDERS. TIPS: Feet, hips and shoulders are the three body part that needs to stay in contact with the bench at all times.

DEADLIFT (Intermediate)

OVERVIEW: Great to develop strong posterior legs and back strength. TIPS: Best used during the off season training as part as of hypertrophy/strength training.

PULL UPS (Advanced/Intermediate)

OVERVIEW: It develops a strong back musculature. TIPS: Begin with as little as 2-3 reps and increase the number of sets.

CHIN UPS (Advanced/intermediate)

OVERVIEW: It develop upper body strength and can be coupled with pull-ups. TIPS: Do not lift the knee

POWER CLEAN (Advanced)

OVERVIEW: Has a good transfer to boost speed and power. TIPS: Best learned with a coach