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Top 5 Exercises that can be Done at Home

Article on easy-to-do exercises which you can do at your home. Many people cant take out the time to hit the gym due to their busy schedule. These exercise can help you stay fit.

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Mensxp - Tuesday 14 June 2011 7:41 PM IST

We understand that you have an extremely busy schedule. We also understand that there is not a good gym where you live or maybe you dont really like going to one. So we tell about the top 5 exercises which can be easily done at home. No excuses now! Here are 5 great exercises that you can do at home, without the need for any equipment:

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Push-ups This is one of the most useful exercises that can be easily done at home. If done correctly it can rev up your stamina and build your pecs and triceps. How to do it: Lie face down with your palms on the floor about shoulder width apart from each other. Push your whole body up with your back and legs in a straight line and then lower yourself back down towards

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the floor. To strengthen your chest more place your arms wider apart. To strengthen your triceps and back more, move your arms closer together. Muscles involved: Chest muscles and triceps

Sit-ups This is another great exercise to do in the house and can be done almost everywhere. This can help in the strengthening of the hip flexors and abdominal muscles. How to do it: Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Cross your arms across your chest and raise your body up to try and meet your knees. This can cause strain on the back, so if you have a weak back it may be better to do a crunch instead. Muscles involved: Abdominal muscles and back muscles

Jumping on the Spot This might sound a bit silly but its a great workout and is used to get the heart pumping and build stamina. This can also build your leg muscles. How to do it: Literally just jump up and down raising your whole body off the ground by at least 5-6 inch or more. Muscles involved: Calf muscles and thigh muscles

Squats It is another easy but very useful exercise for your thighs and buttocks. It helps to shape your buttocks, strengthen thighs and build stamina. How to do it: Stand up straight , bend your knees with your arms stretched outright parallel to the floor. Bend until your thighs are parallel to the floor. Muscles involved: Thigh muscles and buttocks muscles.

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Back Extension Back extension is a strength training exercise. It is done for strengthening lower back muscles. How to do it: Lie face down with your arms at your side. Slowly lift your head toward the ceiling and look up as far as you can go. You can extend this by lifting your legs and your head up as far as you can and hold for 5 seconds and release. Muscles involved: Stomach muscles and Back muscles. (MensXP.com) Also Read: Diet Guide to Get the Most out of your Workout, A Guide to Biking to Work

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Bindu 19 minutes ago

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Thank u for the tips . I will definitely try to do it. Only then I will be able to talk about the pro & cons of the exercises.
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Subhash 35 minutes ago

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Thanks...
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Sachin 37 minutes ago

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No duration mentioned for any of the excercises???

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John 44 minutes ago Report Abuse

Great thoughts and pls be posting some more tips cheers

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Kulveer 50 minutes ago

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bhai logo eat healthy and do kasrat daily...fit

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Pavan 51 minutes ago Report Abuse

very nice. But am lazy boy. i cannot do it. i try doing it in future. Thanks.
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Mala 54 minutes ago Report Abuse

its appreciable if u can explore a good and reasonable excersices for female too.....
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Ram 59 minutes ago

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I've Been doing these exercises for more than 10 years i never have had any knee problem or something.... i think it depends if you do ir right.... i had a workout mate, he wasn't able to do jumping properly though he never suffered any cramp or anything, he was never comfortable either.
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Joy 1 hour ago Report Abuse

Great Tips of home exercise not only for busy people but lazy one also like me.Pls keep posting such useful article in future. God bless you. Joy Koyu
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Selma 1 hour ago Report Abuse

Spot jumping will definately cause knee problems, knee cap, for sure! selma
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