Chris Cooke explains three exercises you can do to exercise your triceps using weights. You can do triceps dips, lying triceps extension, and single overhead press. It is recommended that you do ten repetitions of each exercise. These exercises require two dumbells and a bench. Exercise your triceps using weights.
Chris Cooke demonstrates how you can exercise your calves with free weights. You can do the following: standing calf raise, single calf raise, and seated calf raise. It is recommended that you do 15 repetitions of each exercise. These exercises require dumbbells,
Get a good abs workout with this "weighted crunch" exercise. Men's Health shows you how to do it. Using a weighted plate on your chest makes this abs exercise harder, but so much more useful.
This is Fitness for Dummies. Learn how to do squats properly. Squats exercise your butt, hips, and thighs, but primarily strengthen your quad muscles. Doing squats requires no equipment, but adding a barbell intensifies the workout. Do squats with weights.
During pregnancy, women will end up carrying a good amount of extra weight. While a third of the weight gained will come from the baby, the other two thirds come from the changes that happen in your body while you're pregnant.
I have had my upgraded storage shed missing for two weeks now. I have emailed many times. You still will not reply to me, what is with this. Maybe if you looked after the people that play you wouldn't need to come up with a silly detective game to get some players back that have had a bad deal from you. This is not very professional . All I want is my shed and all its contents back that I earned by fair means I don't think that is to much to ask
Want to shed some light on your Adobe Photoshop skills? This tutorial will teach you how to draw a sun in Photoshop CS2. Draw a sun in Photoshop.
It's no secret that as we age, our bodies change. Often these changes are blamed on a "slowing metabolism"…like there's some unbeatable force working against you. That's just not true. With knowledge and discipline, you can be fit at thirty-five, fantastic at forty, fabulous at fifty....and beyond. Lose and keep weight off after age 35.
Chris Cooke demonstrates how to perform a triceps workout without weights by doing dips, overhead press, and kickbacks. Each of these repetitions should be done ten times. As no weights are involved you could exercise anywhere you like, as long as you have some space. Perform a triceps workout without weights.
This is more of an op-ed piece that is only loosely tied to this world in the sense that what he built involved PVC. What I like about it is it sheds light on what I call the New Poverty. That is, the fact that the plastic and fully automatic world of developed nations impoverishes our creative spirit. It impoverishes the human spirit in a way that you find the New Wealth in places like drought starved Africa.
Rajo sheds some light on why you might dig this bunny tale, either way - you can't go wrong with a few other funny James Marsden suggestions.
The resourceful fisherman of Holy Island (Lindisfarne, Northumberland, UK) are upcycling beautiful old fishing vessels into storage sheds. Flip it upside down, add a door, and the result is striking.
Our friends over at FarmvilleFeed discovered a bunch of unreleased items that may be included in the upcoming Swiss theme. Here's a quick glimpse of them, but you can follow the links to find out more!
This quick intro video only scratches the surface of all the DIY filmmaking technique tutorials that are waiting for you in The Film Lab -- join Mike and Rajo as they shed some light on important stuff that will help you pull together your masterpiece!
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to replace window sash cords. Steps:
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to insulate a window with sash weights. The hardest part of this improvement is removing and replacing the window trim. Insulate a window with sash weights.
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to replace sash weights with spring balances. This requires some skill to remove the sash and to modify the side jams. Replace sash weights with spring balances.
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to insulate the window weight pockets. Removing and replacing the window trim is the only hard part of this project. Insulate window weight pockets.
Chris Cooke demonstrates how you can exercise your shoulders without using weights. You can do presses, flys, and front raises. Each of these exercises should be done ten times. All you need is two water bottles to shape and tone your shoulders. Exercise your shoulders without using weights.
The 45 degree leg press is a great way to work the muscles of the hip and thigh. You might see 45 degree leg press machine referred to as a "hip sled." This exercise is commonly used as an alternative to the squat. Instructions for the 45 degree leg press are as follows:
In this video, we learn how to workout post pregnancy with Joel Harper. To do this, you will need a yoga mat and hand weights. Start out doing basic breathing, then start to do basic stretches. Continue on to do different exercises with your hand weights. Some of these exercises include getting on all fours while lifting the weights and raising your legs in the air while you are doing crunches. After several minutes of the cardio exercises, start to cool off by doing additional stretching exe...
In this tutorial, Joel Harper teaches us how to work out during your second trimester. You will need a couple of hand weights and a sturdy chair to do this work out. Start off by marching with the weights and then lift your arms into the air with 15 counts each. Do a slight lunge while you are doing these arm raises. Next, sit in the chair and list the weights up in the front and on the side. Now, move your chair and place your feet apart, then look behind you as you open your chest up. To fi...
Maintain your shoulder joint rotation. Men's Health recommends this workout for maximum upper body flexibility.
This workout video from Men's Health gives you a step by step demo of a side-bridge. This exercise is a great way of toning abs.
You'll need a stability ball for this "Swiss-ball cable Russian-twist" abs exercise from Men's Health. To progress in this particular exercise, simply increase the weight and use a fuller stability ball.
A wobbly ceiling fan can be annoying and even potentially dangerous. Follow Brent Holland as he shows you the step-by-step process to repairing and balancing your ceiling fan.
Need to know how to use your Texas Instruments graphing calculator for your college math or statistics class? You're in luck... watch this video tutorial to see how to create scatter plots with a TI-83 graphing calculator.
When working out or lifting weights, many people focus on large muscle groups like biceps, legs, shoulders and chest and forget to work out smaller muscle groups like the forearms and abs. Stan McQuay shows you how to do some great exercises for those "forgotten muscles". Work out smaller muscle groups.
I decided to make a quick banner for my RC plane. It was basically free, but you might need to get a few materials if you don't have them. My plane is a Hobbyzone Champ, which is a hardy but tiny plane, weighing only 1.3 ounces with the battery. My how-to is modeled after this, which is intended for the Super Cub. It is the bigger version of the Champ, weighing a total of 25.2 ounces, which is more than 18 times the weight of Champ. As you can see, I was faced with a problem. How was I going ...
My fiance, whom weight lifts and such, refuses to do Yoga. I don't know why, he says it's just not for him, even though i told him of the benefits of it whilst weight lifting - he still denied it.
In this tutorial, we learn how to collect fern spores with Nancy Swell. If you turn a fern over, you will see the spores on the back of them. The green spores are green and will not shed from the plant. You will first need to collect the fern leaves and place them in an envelope so they dry out and the spores are released. When they are dried, you will see a substance that looks like dirt in your envelope. When finished, separate the light spores from the dark ones, and use how you wish. Make...
Fitness and nutrition guru Susan Powter discuss the how to have a healthy late night snack both sweet, simple, and beautiful. In only five minutes, a perfect healthy working late, snack. Lose weight by eating healthy late night snacks.
Have a lock on your bike or shed but you have lost the key? Watch this hacking how-to video and learn the art of picking a lock using a common kitchen utensil. Yes all you need to crack open a lock is a fork for your kitchen drawer. Follow along and see how easy it is to pick any lock with a fork. Open a lock using a fork.
This is Fitness for Dummies. Learn how to do simple weight exercises. Strengthen your shoulder muscles with the shoulder press. This exercise also works your upper back and triceps. Work out at home with this video for strong, toned shoulders. Do a barbell shoulder press.
Are you an aspiring actor with a crying scene in a play? Or are you a shameless manipulator who will need some cheap sympathy from the jury during a court case? You never know when the ability to shed fake tears will come in handy.
We've covered a variety of life perks, short cuts, and cheats (35 to be exact), but what about your health? Neatorama has compiled a list of "tricks" to staying healthy and keeping off the pounds.
The shoulder or deltoid is made up of three muscular heads: anterior (front), medial (middle), and posterior (rear). Each head plays a different role in how the shoulder moves. The front shoulder raise mainly works the front head of the shoulder, although each head assists with the movement. As with most shoulder exercises, this one can be performed seated or standing. It can also be done one arm at a time or in alternating fashion. Here is how it's done:
The use of heavy duty resistance bands (also referred to as "Powerlifting Bands") as a strength training aid has become increasingly popular over recent years. The bands are used for accommodating resistance; a technique that involves creating maximal tension throughout a full range of motion.
Want to get in shape? Well, with Men's Health, you're bound to, especially with this "push press" exercise. This shoulder and triceps exercise is also great for the core and improving your ability to generate force.
Nicole Nichols demonstrates how to use dumbbells and shows how you can get a full body workout. Use a weight that allows you to safely perform 15 repetitions in good form but challenges your muscles by the last repetition. Use dumbbells.
