Beginner Strength Training (Week of Nov 14-21)

Beginner Strength Training

Week 1 -Nov 14, 21

2 sets, 12-15 reps of each

Back Extension
Muscles Worked: Lower back
http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercises.asp?exercise=147

Modified Planks
Muscles Worked: Abs, do 2 sets - hold for 30 seconds each
http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercises.asp?exercise=7

Bicep Curls
Muscles Worked: Biceps
http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercises.asp?exercise=69
Use soup cans if you don't have weights

Wall Push-Ups
Muscles Worked: Chest, Triceps, Shoulders
http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercises.asp?exercise=107

Squats
Muscles Worked: Quads, Glutes, Hamstrings
http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercises.asp?exercise=66

Lunges
Muscles Worked: Quads, Glutes
http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercises.asp?exercise=24