Main Muscles used: Back, glutes, legs, arms, shoulders and trapezius.

The deadlift is probably the best movement in terms of developing round, strong, glute muscles. On ascension, at the sticking point, the glutes are bought into play and can be squeezed at this point for a maximal contraction. Deadlifts also work all the surrounding hip/pelvic muscles.

STEP ONE: STANCE

Stand shoulder width apart, grip the barbell so that the inner forearms touch the outside of thighs, and shins lightly touch the bar. Either an overhand or an under/overhand (one hand over, one hand under) grip can be used. The under/overhand grip is preferable in most instances.

Main muscles worked by the plank are the abdominals; rectus abdominis) and the transversus abdominis. These are the muscles in your belly, and the muscles that sit in between your belly and your side muscles. Stabilising muscles contracted include the obliques in your waist, your hip flexors, your quadriceps in your thighs, the pectoralis major in your chest, and a group of muscles covering your ribcage called serratus anterior, or “boxer’s muscle.”

Hold the plank for a minute without sinking your lower back to avoid injury. You can mix them up by raising your legs either one at a time or alternately. If you want to go nuts, raise your arms out in front as well. You'll be dripping in no time.

Ab crunches work all your abdominal muscles when you vary the actions from week to week. The important thing to remember with sit ups / ab crunches is to not strain your neck or back. Do as many as you can comfortably and aim for 3 sets. Never lose form so don't push it.

Remember that while it's great to work on your abdominals, the best way to expose them is by eating burning the fat that's covering them up with the right nutrition and exercises that burn most fat.

Muscles Worked: Back, shoulders, biceps, legs (quads and hamstrings)

Use appropriate weights to do 3 sets; first 12-15 reps, then 10-12, then 6-8 for maximum strength gaining and fat burning effectiveness. Do in a controlled manner and maintain good form at all times. Never compromise form!

Muscles Worked: Back, shoulders, biceps, chest.

Resistance bands are an excellent way to tone muscles, not so effective at building muscle as the resistance is never as much as you'd achieve with weights. You can vary the exercises as you'll see and work a number of muscle groups at the same time making them a good compound exercise.

Muscles Worked: Arms, shoulders, traps, neck, core, thighs, hamstrings, calves, wrists, hands and feet! That's not to mention the anaerobic benefits. (Anaerobic exercise is an exercise intense enough to trigger lactic acid formation. It is used by athletes in non-endurance sports to promote strength, speed and power and by body builders to build muscle mass.

The Bear Crawl is the MMA fighters, wrestlers, fighters, martial artist best friend. Bear Crawls work the body the way every athlete needs. Get Bear Crawling! You'll need lots of space. If you want to attract some attention from your neighbours your front yard would make a great spot.

The Lat Pull Down strengthens muscles in the upper back and arms. They develop a muscle group in your back called the latissimus dorsi, or lats. Your lats pull your arms toward your torso. Rowers and swimmers typically have well-developed lats due to the types of arm movements they regularly perform. Other options for developing your lats include chin ups and rowing movements with barbells, dumbbells or resistance machines.