3 Great Workouts You’ve Never Tried Before

If you’re looking to get more built and toned, then you probably already have a set workout routine which you’ve been sticking to for a while. Of course, there’s certainly nothing wrong with conventional exercises, but I’m sure you’ll agree that they can get a little boring! Here are a few exercises you’ve probably never done before. Try them out for a more varied and exciting workout regimen!

Glute-Ham Raises

This exercise is brilliant for working out your hamstrings, lower back and glutes. With the great results it has for the body, it’s no wonder why this is such a popular exercise in athletic strength and conditioning courses all over the world. If you’re not into athletics, then it’s almost certain that you’ve never tried these. The best way to perform a glute-ham raise is with the use of a glute-ham chair. This isn’t the most visually appealing or convenient piece of exercise equipment in the world, and you’ve probably never seen one in your local gym. Obviously, you may not be that inclined to splash out on one straight away. Fortunately, you can still perform pretty effective glute-ham raises on makeshift equipment like a Roman chair. Provided you’re performing them correctly, glute-ham raises can be great for developing your glutes, hamstrings and lower back muscles.

V-sits

This is another exercise which is brilliant for developing the lower back, but also shows great results in the abs. They’re best performed with a set of parallettes, which are small, portable exercise bars used for exercises similar to the ones you’d perform on conventional parallel bars. V-sits are performed by placing a set of parallettes shoulder width apart, gripping them firmly, and lifting yourself off of the ground. You then hold your legs straight, lift them up so that they’re in line with your chest, and then hold that position for as long as you can (without injuring yourself!). Raising your legs higher and holding the position for longer will be develop your abs more effectively. Your arms will also develop nicely, particularly your triceps. Just bear in mind that V-sits are very demanding, and shouldn’t be attempted if you don’t have much experience with similar exercises.

Power Ring Dips

If you were looking for a way to test your shoulder stabilization, then power ring dips are the way to do it! Improved shoulder stabilization will help you to improve various upper body lifts, and enhance the overall efficiency of your whole routine. It can be pretty hard to find a gym with power rings these days, but if you can then be sure to give this exercise a try! From the moment you lift yourself up on the rings, you’ll know that your shoulders are getting a workout, and after a few months you’ll really start to see and feel the difference. Just make sure that you’re getting a trainer to talk you through your first dips. Part of the reason why it’s so hard to find these in gyms is that it’s pretty easy to injure yourself through improper use!

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Chad is the co-founder of Unfinished Man, a leading men's lifestyle site. He provides straightforward advice on fashion, tech, and relationships based on his own experiences and product tests. Chad's relaxed flair makes him the site's accessible expert for savvy young professionals seeking trustworthy recommendations on living well.

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