It’s the beginning of May now, which means summertime is right around the corner. If you want the perfect summer bod, here’s 6 exercises to get you started! So where do you start? Let’s break it down…
To make it simple let's start with the upper body:
- Preacher Curls: using a preacher bench allows you to focus more tension/isolation on your bicep which is how you work to get arms like Dwyane “The Rock” Johnson
- Incline Bench Press: this can be done on an incline bench, or if you're without a spot, just hop on the Smith Machine. Incline Bench Press will help form a more full looking chest, by building those upper pectoral muscles, preparing you for those future beach days
Here’s some exercises to target the legs:
- Hack Squat: a little different from just your average squat, targeting the quads and core more. Just a few sets of these, and you'll have legs for days!
- Deadlift: This exercise not only targets your legs, but actually targets your back and core too. In a rush at the gym, grab a barbell, put some plates on there, and you can easily workout your entire body with only one exercise.
*These exercises feel too easy, or just want a little extra push? Try adding a 3 second hold to each exercise, which will build your muscle faster, and bigger.
Now, here’s some exercises to get Ryan Gosling Level Abs:
- Plank: A classic. Simple, quick and you can do it anywhere. This workout targets your core and upper body. Challenge yourself with this one and see how long you can do it!
- Hanging Leg Raises: Using a pull up bar, just let your body hang, and then raise your legs up in a pike position. This works not only your lower core, but leg muscles too.
Complete all these exercises, for 8-12 reps each, for 3 rounds. After this workout, you'll be ready to join the cast of Magic Mike!