This week’s favorite exercise is the cable back rows. I keep a slight bend in my knees and that helps me know how far back to sit on the bench. The key to this exercise is to keep your back in an upright position the entire time. Many times I see people leaning forward and […]
Fit Gal’s Weekly Favorite Exercise: 1-Arm DB Up Rows!
This week’s exercise gets me every time. I’ve learned to go SUPER heavy on these and really focus on hitting that front delt. I hold a DB (dumbbell) in each hand and make sure to keep my spine straight up and in alignment. The reason I hold a DB in the other hand is to […]
Fit Gal’s Weekly Favorite Exercise: Standing Calf Raises
Each Saturday I feature my favorite exercise of the week. This week I chose Standing Calf Raises. This is done at the end of my 2nd leg day of the week. I do 5 sets of 15 reps on the Smith Machine. You can also stand off the edge of any other platform machine and […]
Lift Weights…..How to get started!
If you follow Fit Gal on Facebook, you’ll often see me post something like “Lift {heavy} like a girl” or “Don’t just show up for cardio, lift {heavy} to change your shape!” I’ve fallen in LOVE with weight lifting and it’s my newest must-do for all the Fit Gals and Guys out there. When I […]
Lift Like a Girl!
Look how well pink and black {iron} go together! I saw several gals in pink at the iron today and even one with gorgeous pink lipstick {Go Sarah!}. If you are wanting to do something to change your physique, add curve, lower body fat and boost metabolism, then weight training is where it’s at! I […]
Fit Gal’s Weekly Favorite Exercise: Barbell Back Squat
This week’s “Favorite Exercise of the Week” comes a day early. I’m taking tomorrow off to enjoy a weekend getaway with my husband! This is just the most basic compound move, but very effective: the back squat! You choose your weight and focus on going low and grabbing that full range of motion. I squat […]
Fit Gal’s Weekly Favorite Exercise: Hammer Strength Shoulder Presses
In an effort to promote weightlifting, I love to share my favorite exercise of the week here each Saturday. This week’s fave: Hammer Strength Shoulder Presses! My former Coach Shala had me do these all last building season and it really helped me change my shoulder shape and size. Now Coach Brooke has these back in […]
Fit Gal’s Weekly Favorite Exercise: Battle Ropes
This week’s favorite exercise: Battle Ropes! This is part of my weekly cardio and also tagged on the end of shoulder day. I do 5 sets of 30 seconds on and 30 seconds rest. It is a great little heart rate jump and finish to an upper body lift. I go as fast, yet rhythmic […]
Fit Gal’s Weekly Favorite Exercise: Bulgarian Lunge
This week’s favorite exercise is an oldie, but goodie, the Bulgarian Lunge! As my Coach Brooke Erickson – beFIT and I work on my glute-ham tie-in area, this is excellent for building and shaping the booty! I warmed up each leg holding 2 5-lb plates. I added more weight with each set, focus on going low, back […]
Fit Gal’s Back Workout!
I’m happy to share with you some of my workouts that I tackle. I’m not a trainer {yet!}, but I am a gal who has experience lifting heavy and I’m always seeking new info and ideas around the iron, eager to learn everyday. DISCLAIMER: Before trying any of these exercises, do your research and/or get direct […]