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[quote=Anonymous][quote=present_tense]Congrats on taking the plunge. It sounds like you're off to a great start.

I'm going to make the assumption that you're relatively new to lifting weights and aren't looking to be a bodybuilder. If that's the case, then you can skip the bicep and tricep movements. If you're looking for a boost to your metabolism, those "single-joint" movements aren't doing you much good. A single-joint movement is one in which only one joint is moving. In the case of your arm exercises, the only joint moving is the elbow.

The better bet for building muscle mass and burning fat is multi-joint movements. Yep, you guessed it. More than one joint is moving with those. If you want to work your biceps, do a dumbbell bent over row instead. That way you'll work your bigger muscles in your back while simultaneously working your biceps. It's a more efficient way of strength training (again, unless you're a bodybuilder or have tons of time).

Instead of doing a tricep-specific movement, stick to your push-ups and dumbbell overhead presses.

And as always--train your legs too! Learn how to do squats, lunges, and step ups.

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Great advice.  Do you teach?  If so, the Trinity Fitness Center  (Trinity University, DC) needs good teachers and they are hiring.  I would love to take a class with you.[/quote]

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