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If you need advice on fitness and training please drop Vince a mail ... vlambourn@yahoo.com

Our three presenters were taken through their paces by Vince at Planet Fitness.

Each week C.I.G.A.R.E will feature a fitness section. The team will start with the basics and build the perfect training session throughout the series. You will be able to get health, fitness and training tips right here from our experts including Zino - ex Mr. South Africa.

The 3 presenters will also provide you with their own training programs and you will also be able to contact them with any questions re different types of workouts.

In our fourth episode we take a look at what is required to obtain a chest so big, it would make Superman cry like a little girl.

This all begins with a proper Chest Workout routine...follow this, and in about 4 - 6 weeks, you'll see some significant change!

 

1. Standard Bench Press:

  • Start by picking a weight that you feel comfortable with.
  • REMEMBER: Start light, and work your way up until you find the weight that works the best for you.
  • After you've placed the adequate amount on the barbell, lie supine on a bench.
  • Dismount barbell from rack over upper chest, using wide overhand grip.
  • Lower weight to upper chest.
  • Press bar until arms are extended.
  • Repeat for 12 reps.
  • Do this for 2 sets of 12 reps each.

 

2. Incline Chest press /w Dumbbells:

  • Start by picking a weight that you feel comfortable with.
  • REMEMBER: Start light, and work your way up until you find the weight that works the best for you.
  • Sit down on incline bench with dumbbells resting on lower thigh.
  • Kick weights to shoulders and lean back.
  • Position dumbbells to sides of chest with upper arm under each dumbbell.
  • Press dumbbells up with elbows to sides until arms are extended.
  • Lower weight to sides of upper chest until slight stretch is felt in chest or shoulder.
  • Repeat exercise for 12 reps.
  • Do 2 sets of 12 reps each.

 

3. Incline Flies:

  • Grasp two dumbbells.
  • Start by picking a weight that you feel comfortable with.
  • REMEMBER: Start light, and work your way up until you find the weight that works the best for you.
  • Lie down on an incline bench.
  • Support dumbbells above chest with arms fixed in slightly bent position.
  • Internally rotate shoulders so your elbows move to your sides.
  • Lower dumbbells to sides until chest muscles are stretched with elbows fixed in slightly bent position.
  • Bring dumbbells together in hugging motion until dumbbells are nearly together.
  • Repeat exercise for 12 reps.
  • Do 2 sets of 12 reps.

This concludes the Chest Exercise routine. Be sure to watch Episode 5, Wednesday the 4th of November at 20h30, on SABC3 to learn how to turn your abs into your own personal cheese grater.