Written By: Sandhya Raghavan | Published : February 7, 2017, 5:56 PM
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The gym can be an intimidating place for beginners with its complex maze of exercise machines and a bevvy of fit people who make you feel bad about your jiggly arm fat. If you are clueless about the gym equipment and the exercises for first-timers, look no further. Delhi-based advanced certified fitness coach and nutritionist Rachit Dua prescribes must-do exercises for beginners at the gym to effectively kill their workout!
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Push-ups: There is something so satisfying about successfully completing a full set of push-ups. A great exercise for beginners, push-ups provide a thorough workout to your entire body. Regular push ups also help you build stability and muscle density.
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Lat pull down: As the name suggests, the exercise primarily targets your lat muscles. It also helps strengthen your lower back and core and prepares you for exercises such as squats and deadlifts.
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Bicep curls: Beginners are often motivated by the thought of achieving a perfect set of sculpted biceps. Strong arms not only look great, but they also help you perform difficult tasks with ease. If you want great guns, go for weighted bicep exercises like barbell curls.
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Seated rowing: Seated rowing is called so since it is performed in a seated position with a dumbbell in each hand or a cable. It helps build your trapezius muscles, lats, rear deltoids, biceps and forearms.
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Leg press exercise: There are tonnes of benefits of having a strong set of legs and leg press exercises are a great way to strengthen your pins. These exercises target your thighs, glutes, hamstrings and quadriceps and are a good alternative to squatting for those who have a weak back.
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Chest press exercise: If defined pectoral muscles are your thing, you should definitely give the chest press machine a try. The chest press exercises are perfect for beginners who wish to work on their chest muscles, shoulders and triceps.
