I know these words sound a little silly, but I use them every time I plan a strength training workout. They are key in a workout because with just those three exercises alone you can work all major leg muscles (quads, hamstrings, glutes, and calves), all major arm muscles (biceps, triceps, shoulders) as well as chest and back. Then you can add whatever core exercises you like that work abs and lower back. What do I mean by squat, push, pull?
SQUAT: A squat is any exercise using both the knee joint and the hip joint such as traditional squats, lunges, and back kicks.
PUSH: A push is any exercise using both the shoulder and elbow joint such as push-ups, bench press, chest press, and shoulder press.
PULL: A pull is any exercise using both the shoulder and elbow joint such as a lat pull-down, row, pull-ups, and chin-ups.
Pick one or two of each to do twice a week. Start with 2 sets of 15-25 repetitions. You should struggle to get through the last set. Make appointments for yourself just like you did with your cardio. It should only take you about 30 minutes and you'll feel awesome afterwards!
10 good reasons to do strength training:
- You will be able to carry your kid in a car seat without tipping over.
- You will stop wishing you had Cameron Diaz's arms.
- You will have more energy.
- It burns calories.
- It helps prevent osteoporosis by strengthening bone.
- You will have a better chance at being an American Gladiator.
- You will be better and stronger at doing the activities you enjoy.
- It boosts your metabolism as muscle requires more energy to maintain that fat.
- It makes aging easier both physically and mentally.
- It helps prevent injuries such as breaking your arms.
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