Everyone feels stuck in a rut sometimes.
But what if we told you that the remedy to conquering mid-life apathy could be found in strength training?
People of any age, gender, or fitness level can benefit from strength training.
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Keep reading to find out what they are, along with detailed step-by-step instructions.
Then, when you’re through, check out7 Best Exercises for Men to Gain Muscle Without Equipment.
Hex Bar Deadlift
Deadlifts are an excellent exercise for building overall strength.
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“Using a hex bar loaded with plates, step into the center of the bar.
Then, squat down and grab the handles at your side,” instructs Johnson.
Then, lower the bar back to the ground."
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Do three sets of 10 reps with one minute rest in between.
“Drive your hips back and down as you get into a squat position.
Perform three sets of 10 reps with one minute rest in between.
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If using a dumbbell is tricky, use bodyweight only until your strength increases.
“If you have a cable pulldown machine, grab onto the bar and sit on the seat.
Do three sets of 10 reps for pulldowns and three sets of as many reps as possible for pull-ups.
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“Grab a pair of dumbbells and lie flat on a bench,” Johnson instructs.
“Keep your shoulders at a 45-degree angle at the bottom.
Then slowly lower them back down, keeping the upper arm at a 45-degree angle to the body.”
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Perform three sets of 15 reps. Do pushups in a higher rep range if you don’t have dumbbells.
“Get into a push-up position and hold for as long as possible.
venture to hold for at least one minute.
The longer the better!
