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* Of those 40 people, 35 will not be working out effectively or efficiently.




That means that out of our original 100 gym go-ers, only 5 are actually realizing their goals in a safe and effective way.




What am I getting at? Everyone needs to exercise... the correct way. I am a personal trainer that trains loads of clients on a daily basis. I typically see my clients (many with little or no exercise experience) surpass those that come to the gym every single day. Why is that?




Here's why you'll be glad you found this article, and were smart enough to read it. Strength training is necessary. Just as necessary as cardio. Even for women! You can run for an hour on the treadmill every single day of your life, but that does little to nothing for your bone density and muscular strength. As we age, we lose massive amounts of bone density. Ever heard of osteoporosis? YIKES!




The point of this article is to show you the five basic exercises to build overall strength and toning. You need nothing more than two free weights, a chair or bench, and a floor. Easy so far, right? There are no jazzy techniques or $30 videos to buy. Nothing more that what I mentioned above. Really use these exercises to develop a proper strength training routine. I will provide help if you need it. At the bottom of this page is a link to my website. I think you'll benefit from it more than any other site in the world. It's down-to-Earth and focused on results. And we leave all the big technical terms out of it.




Here are the top 5 strength training exercises for overall strength:




Plank Pose - My absolute favorite exercise of all time. This baby works those abs more than a crunch could possibly imagine. Oh don't worry about neck pain, that's a non-issue with this one.




Squat - I told you... nothing fancy. This exercise makes your quadriceps (front of thigh) work like crazy. Check out all the variations of this exercise as well. Who knew a yoga pose called the 'Goddess' could make you quiver from exhaustion?




Bicep Curl - Work those arms! Our arms need strength, and this exercise provides it. It's probably the most recognized exercise out there, but that's because it works.




Push Ups - Enough said! Check the link out anyway. It shows variations and proper form. Remember we want to do this the right way.




Bent Over Row - This one is a little tricky, but well worth it. It develops a strong middle back. Think of starting your lawn mower and you'll get the motion down in a jiffy.








These 5 exercises represent different major muscle groups- the abs, the thighs, the arms, the chest and the back. Those that are serious about becoming healthy and fit really want nothing more than the perfect program. That perfect program is unfortunately not the same for everyone. The good news is that with these 5 exercises, you have the foundation. Add some cardio, flexibility and nutrition in the mix and you'll see amazing results.




Heck, I'll even provide a FREE strength training log ! I am always available to help out too. After all, it is what I do :)