Womens Bodybuilding

A lot of people have been asking me lately what I do to train my legs. It’s probably going to disappoint you because I don’t do a wide variety of things. They’re legs and you just work them - and that’s pretty easy to figure out.

I do squats and deadlifts. Squats work most of the legs, while the deadlifts work the hamstrings. That’s really all I do for the legs. Sometimes I’ll do leg curls if I’m in the mood. They’re legs and the reality is that squats and deadlifts are the best exercises that produce the most results. All that other junk that is available at the gym will do nothing for you.

Remember, the more compound the exercise, the better the results will be, so stick with squats and deadlifts because they have been proven to work - for both females and males.

I don’t think most people really get how long a workout should be. I think it can be quite misleading because you see people on television talking about it and they’re in the gym for a few hours each day. I see people at the gym that are there when I start and are still there after I leave. It is sort of sad. I don’t think people really get it, so I thought it was about time that I tell my readers how it should work.

I’m a fan of having shorter workouts. I’m not saying so short that you don’t get anything done, but short enough. The problem is that our body doesn’t have an infinite amount of resources to dedicate to weight lifting. As soon as you life that first weight, hormones start decreasing and nutrients start being used.

The fact is that the first 30 minutes will be more effective than the next 30 minutes. The reason is that the next 30 minutes is you lifting weights without any nutrients or hormones (like testosterone) to give you any results. You’re just wasting time at that point.

My ideal workout time is under 30 minutes. If you’re someone that has been working out for an hour, you might find it hard to fit into that time frame, but you need to do that. Think of it this way, you’re wasting time after the 30 minute mark. You’re in the gym, your lifting weights, but you’re not going to get any results, so what is the point? Make it fit the 30 minute time line.

I wanted to share some great weight lifting exercises that are designed just for the women out there. These will help all women tone up and shed fat off their body, all while holding onto a nice feminine figure.

Dumbbell Press On Ball: Grab one of the big balls at the gym, along with two dumbbells. Lay back on the ball, so the ball supports your upper back and have your feet out in front of you. Hold a dumbbell in each hand, cock your elbows out and push the weights straight up in the air. Repeat this 10 times and take a break. Repeat the process another two times. This exercise will work your chest and the back of your arms.

Dumbbell Squats: Grab a set of dumbbells and hold them at your sides. Keep your back straight and squat down to a “chair” position, and then stand straight again. This exercise will work your legs and will give you that nice butt you want.

Dumbbell Skull Crushers: Grab just one dumbbell weight and hold it above your head. This can be a little awkward to grip, so make sure you have a good grip. Slowly bend your arms back, so the weight falls behind your head. Push the weight back directly above your head. This will work the back of your arms and help to get rid of any excess fat in that area.

These three weight lifting exercises are just for women, so give them a try. They’ll have your body toned up and in better shape in no time.

Weight training for women is an amazing tool for weight loss. Lifting weights burns so much more calories than cardio activities. The process of repairing muscles is a constant burning of calories for 48 hrs since you worked out. That’s why it is so good!

Dumbbell Press: Lie back on a bench and start pushing the dumbbells up in the air. This will work your chest and the back of your arms. It’ll help you drop fat and tone those arms.

Bent Over Rows: Grab a barbell and just bend over, keeping your back straight. Lift the weight up to your chest, while keeping your elbows tucked in. This will get your back worked, which is a major muscle that will result in huge calorie burns.

Dumbbell Squats: Grab a set of dumbbells and just hold them at your side. Keep your back and squat down into a chair position, stand back up. This will give your legs a great workout, which result in a lot of calories burning.

These are more than enough exercises for weight training for women. This will work your entire body. I’ve given exercises that are less intimidating, by using dumbbells.

If you’re looking for more great exercises, get yourself a copy of Female Strength Training and Conditioning.