Difference between tone and strength?
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Also which one is more practical, im guessing one is the one that looks good, and the other is the practical one?
I'd like to ask about the functions of some of the muscles. Like is there a practical use for the pecktorials, 6-pack, etc?
My last question is how can i train my back without doing chinups or squat-type exsercises? i have a rowing machine but it seems to only work the middle part of my back, ive researched how to use one, pretty simple obviously, and i seem to be doing everything right... i know there are alot of muscles in the back and would just like to know how to train them all in a none complex way, if that is possible (reson i cant do squats is that my heels dont stay on the floor in squat because of an operation a while ago.)
Answers:
Strength is more practical. Toning just means your muscle is more defined.
As for functions of the muscles, just think about what you do during the day that uses each muscle. Climbing stairs for your legs, pushing open heavy doors with your pecs, lifting things with arms, etc... The abs themselves lend support and strength for twisting movements, and help your posture and such.
Here are a few good exercises for the back, although there aren't many compounds I know of.
Deadlifts: Work a lot of muscles in the body, including back
Shrugs: Work your trapezius muscles (upper back)
Rows: Work your lats (middle back), If you row to your chin, or to your stomach, it works upper/lower lats respectively.
Hyperextensions: Work your lower back.
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