Resistance training is a special type of training for developing the size and strength of your skeletal muscles. It uses free weights, exercise machines, resistance bands or your own body weight to oppose the force generated by large muscle groups. You can even perform a complete resistance training workout with a pair of adjustable dumbbells, barbells, water bottles or bricks.

Make sure that you train each and every muscle group of your body to get an attractive and impressive physique. There are numerous resistance training exercises that target multiple muscle groups. The muscle groups that need your special attention in this regard include pectoral muscles or chest, trapezius muscles or shoulders, biceps, triceps, back muscles, lats, abs, thighs, hamstrings, glutes and calves.

If you want to develop the upper back, lats and biceps, then you should perform Incline Pull-Ups on a regular basis. In order to perform this exercise, you should place a bar in the squat rack at your waist height. Next step is to grab the bar with your both hands. By keeping your torso stiff, hang from the bar in such a way so that your feet are stretched out in front of you. Make sure that you pull your chest to the bar 8-10 times. You can make this exercise easier by raising the bar or harder by lowering the bar.

Make sure that you avoid performing Seated Lat Pull-Down (behind the neck) to train your lats and biceps. A recent research has revealed that this exercise is quite difficult to perform correctly unless you have very flexible shoulders. Another disadvantage is that it can damage the rotator cuff and deteriorate the shoulder joint.

It is important to remember that resistance training exercises yield maximum results when they are followed by the consumption of diets rich in amino acids. Amino acids make an important factor in the building blocks of muscle. They are directly metabolized in the muscle and promote healthy cellular growth. A deficiency of essential amino acids in the diet would inhibit potential muscle development. A regular consumption of amino-acids-rich diets such as nuts, beans, soy products, whey protein and lean meats before and after resistance training may contribute to increased nitrogen retention during the metabolic processes involved in building and repair of muscle tissue.

If you have recently started resistance training exercises or are not sure how to perform Incline Pull-Ups, then you should hire the services of a qualified fitness trainer. There are numerous benefits of hiring a gym trainer. First of all, he or she would guide you on how to perform various resistance training workouts with a perfect technique and right angle. Second of all, he will suggest you a right combination of exercises keeping in view your body weight, age, fitness level and body needs. Moreover, a professional gym trainer would also guide you on how to execute exercises safely. Another benefit is that he will design you a balanced and low-calorie diet plan to meet your nutritional needs.

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