Strength training muscle groups should focus in on the manipulation of bodily movements for ideal fitness. You see too many times I hear people talk about working out with the "health club" mindset. They think that they need to go to the gym to have a chest day today and then a back day tomorrow and a leg day the next day. This mindset is both backwards and unproductive. You should train bodily movements up against resistance to get truly fit. Check out the following 2 exercises that I have included here in this article that are designed to do just that.

1. Kettlebell Swings: This particular exercise is as hard hitting and efficient in terms of strength training as any exercise. This single exercise can make up an entire strength training workout by itself if you wanted it to. The kettlebell swing is the base strength endurance lift that you can perform with kettlebell lifting. This exercise basically involves you swinging the bell from between your legs up to at least chest height like a pendulum. This dynamic motion integrates hundreds of your working muscles to work together in order to successfully execute this physical task. This is strength training for your glutes, hips, abs, back, shoulders, and hamstrings. It hits all the big core muscle groups while giving you one hell of a cardiovascular workout as well. Your strength training workouts just got an upgrade with this kettlebell lift my friend.

2. Kettlebell Static Press And Walks: This is another great strength training exercise for you to perform for a total body workout. You see with the kettlebell you not only gain the benefit of building strength and total conditioning, but you also improve on the mobility of your joints and the flexibility of your muscles. With the static press and walk you can work on these traits as well. To perform this lift you will need the availability of at least a single kettlebell. Make sure you have plenty of flat space to move around. Properly clean and press the bell overhead to lock it out.

Once you have your shoulder secured into your socket with the bell overhead simply go for a walk. Now as you do this you will notice that your core will tighten up in order to support the load of the kettlebell over your head. You can also work on your shoulder mobility by stretching with the bell over your head. To do this simply pull the bell back away from your head and lean forward as the bell pulls your arm back away from your body. This is great for your shoulder mobility and the flexibility of the surrounding muscles. This is an unconventional strength training routine to a lot of people, but it is very practical and highly effective. Remember to train hard, but always train smart my friend!