the time)
4. Bodyweight rows 3x12-15
5. DB side lateral raises (4x15-20) or side lateral isometric holds (2-3/1-2 minutes).
(The DB raises were always practices with extremely lightweight (5-10 pounds TOPS)
6. Hammer curls 3x12
7. Tricep kickbacks 3x15
4. Bodyweight rows 3x12-15
5. DB side lateral raises (4x15-20) or side lateral isometric holds (2-3/1-2 minutes).
(The DB raises were always practices with extremely lightweight (5-10 pounds TOPS)
6. Hammer curls 3x12
7. Tricep kickbacks 3x15
As you can tell the ancient Greek didn’t really cared about chest training for many reasons.
Now the cool-down was considered necessary for the body to return to its natural condition.
The cool down usually consisted of 3 parts.
Now the cool-down was considered necessary for the body to return to its natural condition.
The cool down usually consisted of 3 parts.
Part 1: Breathing exercises (which looked a lot like wim hof breathing and were said to relieve the heart).
Part 2: Cleansing the body from the sand and sweat.
Part 3: A post-workout massage.
They also took various types of baths and dips in natural springs in order to
Part 2: Cleansing the body from the sand and sweat.
Part 3: A post-workout massage.
They also took various types of baths and dips in natural springs in order to
soothe tired muscles.
When athletes were not training, they rested and sunbathed, as this was part of a total regime also calling for repose and sleep.
Punching bags were also used a lot of times to build endurance in athletes as well as running in the sand.
When athletes were not training, they rested and sunbathed, as this was part of a total regime also calling for repose and sleep.
Punching bags were also used a lot of times to build endurance in athletes as well as running in the sand.
Last but not least, the ancient Greeks did not live sedentary lifestyles.
Activities such as: digging, horse riding, walking, hunting and fishing were part of their daily routines.
Activities such as: digging, horse riding, walking, hunting and fishing were part of their daily routines.
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