Top 7 Exercises For Men

     To celebrate National Men’s Health Month and Father’s Day, I couldn’t think of a better gift for my husband than to ask, (make) him assist me with this and be my model.  
     Men are always asking me what they should be doing in the gym.  Unfortunately, the ’80s called and they want their bicep curls and barbell bench presses back.  While it’s impressive to see if you can bench press your own weight, the reality is that you’re never going to need that in real life.  Unless you have this unique way of carrying groceries into the house where you slide on your back while holding 7 Wegmans bags of food above your chest… I’ve done the research for you and compiled 7 of the best exercises, ones that hit every major muscle group, and sometimes multiple, ones that hit every plane of motion, and sometimes multiple, ones that emulate REAL Life.  Not the 1980’s fantasy where the fuel costs were lower and the barbell plates were higher.
     Check these out, and give me some feedback.  Of course, if you have any questions on how to complete any, just contact me.  

Side Plank

Instructions:
​1. Grab the pull-up bar with the palms facing your torso and a grip closer than the shoulder width, arms straight.
2. Pull your torso up until your head is around the level of the pull-up bar keeping elbows close to the body.
3. Lower your torso back to starting position.

Chin-up

Instructions:
1. Grab the pull-up bar with the palms facing your torso and a grip closer than the shoulder width, arms straight.
2. Pull your torso up until your head is around the level of the pull-up bar keeping elbows close to the body.
3. Lower your torso back to starting position.

Triangle Push-Up

Instructions:
1. Support your body on your toes and hands. Feet together and hands in diamond-shaped placed under your chest.
2. Push up to a straight arm position, keeping your back flat and the diamond position of your hands.
3. Lower your body returning to starting position.

Bent-Over Barbell Row

Instructions:
1. Stand with your feet at shoulder width and legs slightly bent. Bend over so that your back is parallel to the ground and hold the bar with palms facing up, arms straight.
2. Pull the bar up towards your lower chest. Pause.
3. Lower barbell returning to starting position. Keep your back straight at all times.

Push-up

Instructions:
1. Lie with your chest facing down, palms flat on the floor and slightly more than shoulder-width apart, your feet should be together and your legs straight.
2. Push your body upwards and straighten your arms.
3. Lower your body returning to starting position.

Deadlift

Instructions:
1.  Stand and hold two dumbbells with palms facing in.
2.  With your back straight and knees locked, bend your body at your waist and lower down to the floor.
3.  Then straighten up while still holding the dumbbells at arm's length. This is a very difficult exercise and is not meant for beginners.

Military Press With Dumbbells

Instructions
​1. Stand upright holding dumbbells at shoulder height, fists outwards
2. Press the dumbbells overhead, extending your arms fully. Make sure to keep your back flat and remain upright throughout.