Weight Training For Women

Weight training is not as complex as many people think. For any one weight training session you should concentrate on no more than 5 different exercises to start with. Here is a list of 20 exercises that are ideal for beginners to weight training. We have split them into upper body, lower body, core and back. For toning bums and thighs then the lower body exercises are best. To tighten the stomach the core and back exercises are best. Upper body exercises is needed to provide balance and tone the arms. MotleyHealth.com has kindly provided the descriptions of each exercise. If in doubt consult a fitness instructor.

Upper Body Exercises

1. Bench Press
2. Bicep Curls
3. Flyes
4. Lateral Raises
5. Pushdowns
6. Shoulder Press / Military Press
7. Triceps Extension / French Curl
8. Upright Rows

Lower Body Exercises

1. Leg Curl
2. Leg Extension
3. Leg Press
4. Seated Calf Raises
5. Standing Calf Raises
6. Squat

Back Exercises

1. Back Extensions
2. Bent Over Row
3. Deadlift
4. Pulldown

Core Exercises

1. Crunches
2. Leg Raises