Dumbbell vs. Barbell for chest press
When doing the bench press, or chest press, it is possible to use either dumbbells or a barbell.
CHEST PRESS
If you're just starting out and just want to build up your chest, then I'd recommend you do about 8 sets of chest press for 5 to 8 reps each.
Body types: Endomorph
Endomorphs have a solid, short stocky build with thick arms and legs. They gain fat easily but have difficulty gaining muscle.
Dumbbell vs. Barbell for chest press
When doing the bench press, or chest press, it is possible to use either dumbbells or a barbell.
CHEST PRESS
If you're just starting out and just want to build up your chest, then I'd recommend you do about 8 sets of chest press for 5 to 8 reps each.
Body types: Endomorph
Endomorphs have a solid, short stocky build with thick arms and legs. They gain fat easily but have difficulty gaining muscle.
Body types: Mesomorph
To stereotype, this is basically the jock from high school who turns into a fat couch potato with age.
Body types: Ectomorph
Body type plays a major role in influencing how you respond to diet and training regimes.
High Intensity Interval Training
HIIT is when you alternate between short bursts of high intensity exercises followed by differing lengths of low intensity recovery periods.
Gym etiquette
Keep a towel with you. After you're finished with bench press, wipe down the bar so that the person after you can use it.
Workout clothes
T-shirts, jerseys, track pants and football shorts are good workout clothes for guys.
Myth? Girl shouldn't lift
Apparently, older women here discourage girls from working out. They are of the opinion that if girls work out, then they will grow big and muscular.