Oct 20, 2015 | Meet TeamTEG
What’s your age, where do you come from and what is your day job? I’m 25 and currently studying Occupational Therapy full time at Plymouth uni, I’m originally from West Cornwall. I work as a barista part time. What was your lifestyle like before starting TEG? I...
Oct 17, 2015 | Blog, Training
When you think of working out to lose weight, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Spending hours and hours (and more hours) on the treadmill, pouring sweat.. Trapped in front of a TV where you are forced to watch the “Footy”, because the alternative is staring...
Oct 16, 2015 | Exercises, Shoulder Exercises
Introduction. This Band Pull-apart Circuit is a series of upper body exercises designed to strengthen the rotator cuff muscles which helps to reduce the risk of shoulder injury. The aim with all of these exercises is to focus on good technique rather than going super...
Oct 16, 2015 | Abs Exercises, Exercises
Introduction. The Air Run is a core exercise that primarily targets the abdominals but also works the obliques. This is an exercise which is well suited to beginner lifters. Alternatives. Hanging Leg Raise Bicycle Crunch Technique. Raise your knees alternately up to...
Oct 16, 2015 | Biceps Exercises, Exercises
Introduction. The Cable Curl is an upper body exercise that primarily targets the biceps. This is an isolation exercise which is well suited to beginner lifters. Alternatives. Barbell Curl Dumbbell Curl Technique. Stand up holding a straight bar attachment with your...
Oct 16, 2015 | Biceps Exercises, Exercises
Introduction. The Incline Dumbbell Curl is an upper body exercise that primarily targets the biceps. This is an isolation exercise which is well suited to beginner lifters. Alternatives. Standing Dumbbell Biceps Curl Barbell Biceps Curl Technique. Set up an bench with...
Oct 15, 2015 | Exercises, Leg Exercises
Introduction. The Seated Calf Raise is a lower body exercise that primarily targets the calves. This is an isolation exercise which is well suited to beginner lifters. Alternatives. Seated Calf Raise Machine Notes. The step is important so your heels can go down below...
Oct 15, 2015 | Chest-Exercises, Exercises
Introduction. The Chest Fly Machine is an upper body exercise that primarily targets the chest but also works the front deltoids. This is an isolation exercise which is well suited to beginner lifters. Alternatives. Dumbbell Chest Fly Pec Dec Technique. On a chest fly...
Oct 15, 2015 | Chest-Exercises, Exercises
Introduction. The Dumbbell Fly is an upper body exercise that primarily targets the chest but also works the front deltoids. This is an isolation exercise which is well suited to intermediate lifters. Alternatives. Pec Dec Fly Cable Fly Technique. Lie back on a bench...
Oct 15, 2015 | Chest-Exercises, Exercises
Introduction. The Incline Dumbbell Press is an upper body exercise that primarily targets the chest but also works the shoulders and triceps. This is a compound exercise which is well suited to intermediate lifters. Alternatives. Flat Dumbbell Chest Press Technique....
