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Get Better Results with Less Exercises (Part 2)

Get_better_results_with_less_exerciThe key to burning more body fat and seeing better definition is choosing the Getbetterresultswithlessexercises exercises that are the most metabolic.

All that means is that you should pick movements that force a lot of muscle to work at the same time. These exercises should engage your core and strengthen your entire body.

For example, let's compare these 2 leg exercises:

With a "seated leg extension" you are trying to isolate the top side of your thigh, or quadriceps.

With a "squat" you are also targeting your quads, but now you get to work all of your leg and core muscles (even your upper and lower back) in this 1 exercise. It's pretty much a full body movement…

As you can see both examples work your legs, but one of them requires a lot more work out of your body. If you were to replace all your seated machine exercises with more full body standing movements your results would literally amaze you!

So what are you waiting for… Get started!

In part 3, I'm going to show you how to cut your workouts in half with one little trick…

COMMENTS:

Posted by: Tom Seabourne | Jul 13, 2008 1:54:48 PM

Please discuss the cost/benefit of rock-bottom squats as demonstrated in the photo.

Posted by: Amy | Jul 13, 2008 12:44:52 PM

Single leg squats are real challenging. It helps to improve your balance while working your back, butt and large leg muscles. It's my favorite leg exercise and you get results fast.

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