The Top 5 Fitness Exercises That You Can Do At Home

Gym membership is not the only solution that can help you lose extra weight, become more muscular or generally improve your physical fitness. Gyms are usually packed from January to December. That’s probably what discourages you from applying for gym membership. The solution is simple- just work out at home. There is a variety of fitness exercises that you can do while at home. You’ll only need to create space by moving the coffee table, wake up 30 minutes earlier than you usually do or return home 15 minutes earlier. Below is a collection of the best fitness exercises at home, coupled with explanations of how the exercises will benefit you.

Press-Ups

Get down and assume a press-up position. Place your hands back-flat and shoulder-width apart. The result will be formation of a straight line that runs from your head, through the glutes, to your heels. Lower your body until the chest is just an inch away from the floor, then aggressively drive up by completely extending your arms.

This technique utilizes multiple groups of muscles for optimum growth and also makes shoulder joints stronger. You can easily do this at home. It makes you ready for more challenging shoulder exercises such as the incline-bench press that people face in gyms.

Dumbbell Standing Shoulder-Press

Stand while holding two dumbbells with an over-hand grip and palms facing forwards. This should be done at shoulder-height. Make sure that the bar is behind your elbows and aren't extending to the sides. Press the dumbbells above your head. Do not stop until your hands are fully extended, before slowly returning to the original position.

When compared to lifting weights from behind the neck, this method is safer and also more effective. It prevents your joints from straining and also provides protection against shoulder impingement syndrome.

Farmer’s Walk

Grab two heavy dumbbells, one in each hand, and hold them at the sides. Ideally, the dumbbells should be about half your bodyweight. Stand tall with shoulders back, and then quickly walk forward in short steps.

Farmer’s walk strengthens the shoulder stabilizers, front deltoids as well as upper traps. Additionally, it supercharges grip strength.

Lateral Rise

Stand up while holding light dumbbells in each hand. Gradually lift them out to your sides until the weights reach shoulder-height. Don’t lift them higher than your shoulder height. Additionally, you shouldn't cheat by swinging the dumbbells. Pause, and then slowly lower the weights to your sides. As you fight gravity, the muscles become stronger. For that reason, do not let gravity lower the weights for you.

If you want everyone to take notice of how fast your shoulders are developing, then this is the perfect work out technique for you. Lateral raise works by isolating the medial deltoid (center of the three muscles in your shoulders) and developing both the mass and width of your shoulders. It will help create the V-shape that you always dream of.

Bicep Curl

Hold a dumbbell in your right hand and another one in the left, and curl them until they reach shoulder-level, whilst simultaneously keeping the upper arms immobile. Concentrate on keeping the elbows motionless- the only body parts that should move are your lower arms. Squeeze your biceps before slowly lowering the weights.

Bicep curl can help you develop the mirror muscles that you have been craving for since childhood. By keeping the upper arm motionless, you exercise the whole bicep. Consequently, the biceps rapidly grow in terms of mass and width.

Final word

If you have gained extra weight as a result of poor eating habits, then it’s time to lose that weight. If you are a man, it’s high time you develop muscles and achieve that handsome look that you've always yearned for. The techniques described above are the secrets that will make your spouse incessantly admire your body. The good news is that you don’t have to apply for gym membership. They are fitness exercise that you can comfortably do at home. Why don’t you start tomorrow?