Standing Barbells Curls for Biceps

The Proper technique for working biceps with a cambered bar. The three keys to the exercise are:

1) Keep your elbows at your side.
2) Lift the barbell slowly up and down to keep constant tension on the biceps.
3) Do not rest or throw the bar into your chest at the top of the movement.

Dumbbell Concentration Curls for Biceps

Check out the next installment of our how-to video exercise series. This one shows the proper form and benefits of dumbbell concentration curls for biceps. Perform this exercise correctly and you will notice a tremendous improvement in biceps strength, tone, and shape.

The Proper Technique for Abdominal Leg Raises

Instructional Video By Unique Fitness Concepts showing the step by step technique for abdominal leg raises. The keys to this exercise are the following:
1) Keep your knees slightly bent and your legs together.
2) Ascend and descend slowly.
3) Pause and contract your abs at the top of the movement.

Weight Training and Cardio Complement Each Other Well

In ancient bodybuilding times (prior to the 80's) it was often believed that the bodybuilder should not incorporate cardio training into their workout regiment to prevent the burning of too many calories and resulting in limited bodybuilding gains or "getting small". As we've all subsequently learned this train of thought could not be further from the truth. Cardio and weight training complement each other extremely well and should always be included as part of your training routine. Cardio training gives you the necessary stamina for weight training and weight training offers added strength and toning for optimal cardio performance.

Nowadays all competitive bodybuilders rely heavily on cardio training in addition to diet to burn fat. There is a fine line between burning fat instead of muscle and experience will teach you what your targeted heart rate should be for optimal fat burning. Just compare some of the smoother bodybuilder of the 70's to the champions today and you will see exactly what I mean regarding the correct cardio mix.

Betty White Keenan SNL Scared Straight Skit Use Weightlifting Belts from Unique Fitness Concepts

Check out the hilarious Saturday Night Live Scared Straight skit with Keenan and Betty White. The weightlifting belt Keenan is wearing is extra large six inch tan leather sold to Saturday Night Live by Unique Fitness Concepts

The Proper Technique for Performing Dumbbell Lateral Raises

Here are the keys to the exercise:

1) Use a light to moderate weight. If the dumbbells are too heavy then you risk injury and compromise form.

2) Turn your hands to the outside as you lift the weight. This action will work the delts to a higher degree.

3) Do not use momentum of other muscles to move the weights. This would totally defeat the purpose of the exercise and minimize the necessary work of the shoulders.

4) The rest time between sets should be at a minimum at 30 - 45 seconds. The shoulders recover quickly and you can decrease the overall time it takes to achieve a burn and exhaustion for the exercise with decreased rest in between sets.