The fad for a fit, well-proportioned body has spawned a dozen myths about diet and exercise in the gym. Today, trainers have bolstered their expertise in the field of physiology and anatomy and started to separate male and female fitness. Training that helps men look fantastic can be counterproductive on the female figure. There are exercises that are not recommended for women who want to show off a slim figure.
The wording of awesome.club put together a “black list” of exercises whose execution should be avoided in the struggle to obtain a slim figure.
1. Exercises that increase the obliques of the abdomen
The obliques are “glued” to the underside of the ribs and extend to the pubic bone. They establish the shape of our body. By working this muscle group, you increase your size, which prevents a slim waist.
See below 3 exercises that ended up on the “black list”:
Incline with weights
Bodybuilder Lena Boone, winner of the NPC Sunshine Classic tournament, believes that the most common female mistake, with an infinite number of variants, is flexing the trunk to lose weight. By rocking from side to side with weights in your hands, you make your side muscles grow. Try to avoid this type of exercise in your training if you want a small waist.
Replace with “empty effect”
To do this, retract your stomach as deeply as possible. Stay like that for a few seconds and then relax. In the beginning, it is difficult to do, but if you learn to do it correctly and regularly, you will notice the results very quickly.
side extensions
Extensions are body bends on a special incline bench. When performing this exercise on this machine, you force active growth of the lateral muscles. Your waist won’t thank you for this exercise.
replace with plank
An alternative to a flat tummy can be the plank. This is a simple exercise that can be done at the gym or at home. Extend on your elbows and hold for a minute.
Squats with a lot of weight
Popular women’s fitness channel Workout tells us that when you do heavy squats, you’re not only working your glutes, but your torso, abs, and spinal cord. This inevitably leads to an increase in muscle mass in the waist area.
replace with abs
To maintain a toned body, do sit-ups. From a starting position lying on the floor, slowly lift your body. Perform a few repetitions until you feel a tingle in your muscles.
2. Exercises that increase neck and shoulders
The trapezius is a muscle located in the back of the neck and upper torso. By working this muscle group, you run the risk of losing a fragile swan neck and achieving a big, robust back. teachers of bodyfitness world-class dresses promote femininity and beauty. Likewise, they strongly recommend that exercises that increase girls’ fragile shoulders and hide their necks are not done.
Here are 3 more exercises that are worth eliminating from your training program:
Shrugs with weights or bars
The shrug is the lifting of the shoulders with weight in the hands. This exercise is called “isolated”, since with its help an athlete can increase the trapezius muscle without resorting to other strength groups. It looks good, but be careful, because it usually results in wide, voluminous shoulders.
Substitute for walking in the gecko position
If that’s what you want, pay attention to exercises that help strengthen the muscles that contribute to a more “feminine” figure. For example, walking in the gecko position is a good way to strengthen your chest muscles.
Barbell or dumbbell lifts to the chin
This type of exercise is not the most effective for increasing the volume of the arms, but it is perfect for increasing the trapeze.
Replace with dumbbell arm raises
Dumbbell push-ups will help you improve your muscles. Choose an ideal weight, place your arms close to your body and slowly lift them towards your shoulders.
Lifting from dumbbells or bars in front, parallel to the floor
When doing this exercise, follow a simple principle: do not lift the kettlebell until it is parallel to the floor. Incorrect position of the hands will lead to an inevitable inclusion in the work of the trapezius muscle.
Replace with arm flexion and extension
The problem areas for many women turn out to be the inner part of the arms called the triceps. Place your hands behind your head, hold your elbow with your hand, palm open, and slowly extend.
3. Exercises that increase the legs
Sexy figures like Kim Kardashian have changed our perception of female beauty. Firm, round buttocks have become very popular. We went to the gym to do 10 types of squats and gain weight with the intention of building muscle faster and faster.
However, it is worth remembering that isolated exercises for the glutes do not exist. When training the lower body, the legs are inevitably included, specifically the quadriceps femoris.
The quadriceps is made up of 4 muscles. This is a strong set of muscles that are evolutionarily vulnerable to rapid development and bulking.
If you want to have thin legs, exclude these exercises from your training:
Squats with a lot of weight
In one of the first points we mentioned that squats with a lot of weight increase our waist. We add that this not only affects the torso, but also the legs. First of all, a big load makes our thighs look like the Hulk’s. On the other hand, the load can not only damage the figure, but also the knees and lower back.
Replace with squats without supplemental weight
Do squats without weight or with a light load. Focus on correct footing. To include the gluteal muscles, the knees should not go beyond the line of the toes.
Leg extension on a device
There are a dozen methods for performing this exercise. It’s not worth thinking that this will help you “dry” your thighs. The leg muscles gladly accept the load and begin to grow at giant strides.
Replace with front lunge
The classic variant for training the lower body is lunges. Stick to the technique: take short steps but long ones.
Contracting legs in muscle contraction apparatus
One of the biggest problem areas for women is the inner thigh. Desiring to eliminate the fat in this region, the girls take great care to contract their legs in the contraction machines. Jamie Eason Middleton believes that an unnatural position of the body can not only strain specific muscles, but also the tendons that support them. This will not lead to the desired result and may harm your health.
Replace with side lunges
Replace leg contractions on machines with side lunges. This will help you tone your thighs painlessly.
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