The Fitness Journal

When training for strength, power and muscle, I am a firm believer in doing basic exercises that work multiple body parts. When talking about the basics most people automatically think of the squat, deadlift and benchpress. These are all great exercises but for the more advanced trainer, there are a multitude of other exercises and variations that are very effective, that will keep your training interesting and make you work hard!

Some exercises to consider are snatchs, cleans, push presses, Romanian deadlifts, front squats, and hack squats. No machines or fancy equipment are required although a power rack should be used for some exercises. What you do need however is good instruction, well-developed movement patterns and the willingness to work hard. Most of these exercises have been around for ages, but many modern trainers have never used them, so you might have to hunt around for someone to show you the movements. Just remember these exercises are generally not recommended for beginners – you should have developed good lifting basics and kinaesthetic feedback before attempting these old school exercises.

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Train Smart, Love Life.
Wayne