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Weighted Sit Ups

Weighted Sit Ups This exercise is a more difficult and effective version of the standard sit up. And with plenty of increasingly difficult versions, anyone can get a good workout.
Description
  1. Lay down on your back (Or on a bench), bend your knees so that your feet are flat on the floor, and hold your feet down (Either a partner or weight can be used to do this).
  2. Hold an exercise ball on the floor above your head.
  3. Flex your abs and pull your body upward, moving the towards a position in front of your face.
  4. Lower back to the original position.

Alternate Ball Throw Version:

  1. In this variation, have a spotter stand facing you at your feet.
  2. In your upward motion, throw the ball to your spotter.
  3. Your spotter will then throw the ball back to you on the way downward.
    Things to Keep in Mind
    • Explode upward and move slowly downward to get the most out of this exercise.
    • Use caution in the Ball Throw version.
    Visual Aids

    Weighted Sit Up Proper Form
    Muscles Works Abdominals (Abs).
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    Recommended Creatine

    On the scientific level Creatine Monohydrate is made up of the amino acids arginine, glycine, and methionine.  These amino acids make up creatine which acts as a source of high energy ATP.

    High energy ATP is the key element used by cells use for fuel in activities that involve high levels of energy, such as sprinting, weight lifting, and pitching.

    From an athletic standpoint creatine is offers benefits because it allows athletes to store more ATP than they may be able to on their own.  By having larger supplies of energy an athlete is able to perform longer and stronger. Creatine is naturally synthesized in the body, it a very native substance. It also can be found in many meats, however digestion often destroys creatine to the point of being ineffective.

    There is clear support that this agent allows for faster recovery and muscle growth; studies have shown to improve both anaerobic strength and endurance.  Creatine doeses are typically anywhere from 5 to 30 grams per day, divided and delivered at intervals throughout the day.  While consuming creatine athletes typically gain weight as it induces water storage in muscles.  It only takes 6 days for the bodies muscle tissue to become well infused with creatine, it is therefore recommended that an athlete cycle creatine consumption. (one week on, one week off)

    While there are many questions on creatine, and if it is a safe substance to be taking as a supplement the facts are that creatine is a very native substance to the body. As we naturally produce creatine in our bodies as well as consume food which contains creatine there is nothing to worry about while taking creatine, unless you’re taking three times the dosage. But it is never good to take abnormal amounts of anything.

    Recommended Brands

    Body Fortress Creatine Mix-Fruit Punch

    This creatine supplement allows for increased energy at the cellular level.  The creatine found in this product is chemically identical to the creatine naturally produced in your body.  This safe supplement allows for the stimulation of new muscle growth by allowing your body to reach new levels of work.  By stimulating cellular acitivity this supplement also serves dually as a recovery agent following exercise or a workout.  As an added bonus it tastes great.

    30 Servings

    Price: 19.99$ USD


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