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Hi everyone!
A thought occurred to me today when I was drafting my e-book . . .
Exercise Adaptation 1#
There’s no need to struggle in the gym, you can always adapt to different exercises. Here’s a comprehensive list of adaptations to exercises, both advanced and beginner:
Original Exercise | Adaptation 1 | Adaptation 2 |
|---|---|---|
Barbell Back Squats | Dumbbell Squats | Bodyweight Squats |
Barbell Bench Press | Dumbbell Bench Press | Push-Up |
Barbell Deadlift | Dumbbell Deadlift | Bodyweight Deadlift (Tighten muscles - mind-muscle connection) |
Notice that things don’t have to be overly complicated. Sometimes it’s the simplest exercises in the world that can benefit you the most. On top of that, there can be excellent adaptations, although commonly known, can still be incredibly effective.
Exercise Adaptation 2#
Let’s take a look at some more exercises that you could do in or out of the gym:
Original Exercise | Adaptation 1 | Adaptation 2 |
|---|---|---|
Dumbbell Bicep Curl | Resistance Band Curl | Seated Single-Arm Bicep Curl |
Triceps Overhead Cable-Pulls | Resistance Band Triceps Push-Downs | Triceps Dips |
Barbell Bent-Over Row | Single-Arm Dumbbell Bent-Over Row | Bodyweight Renegade Rows |
Remember, do not take these exercises for granted just because you’ve seen them a thousand times. Take inventory of their usage. They can help you achieve that toned body you want, an the great news is that some of these exercises can be done at home, which will save you a great deal of time.
However, if home is a distraction, then get yourself to the gym, or outside, and try these out for yourselves.
Remember, you can ALWAYS ADAPT!
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1 No matter what parts of your body you work: arms, legs, core, shoulders, back, chest, etc. There’s always adaptations. You can use your bodyweight, dumbbells, a barbell, a medicine ball, or a sack of rice to squat with. To perform core exercises you can use a band, a plate, a set of dumbbells or your own bodyweight. For arms you can use a resistance band, a plate, a barbell, or in the case of triceps, you can use your couch as a ‘dipping apparatus.
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