For busy men, getting in a good workout composed of resistance training can be difficult.  Between work, family life, commutes, and other obligations, little time is often left to get in a good workout.  If you know what you are doing, you can get a great resistance training workout in your busy day.  In this article we’ll go over a few ideas for getting in a great resistance training workout in thirty minutes or less.

Some of the best dumbbell exercises for men are multi-joint in nature.  These exercises are even better for men on the go because they pull in two or more joints, and therefore more muscles as the movement is performed.  Examples of these exercises include overhead dumbbell presses, dumbbell chest presses, and walking lunges holding dumbbells at the sides.  In some cases, multi-joint exercises pull in over half a dozen major muscles to facilitate the movement.  For the man on the go, this is far superior to single-joint exercises that only work one major muscle.  An example of this would be the biceps curl.  Multi-joint exercises allow you to work more muscle in less time, leaving more time for other daily obligations.

The next training principle men on the go can use is the super-set.  A super-set involves working opposing muscle groups back to back with little or no rest in between.  This is ideal for a person in a hurry because multiple muscle groups are worked.  While one group of muscles is resting, the other is working.  Super-sets can be demanding for those who are not well resistance trained to begin with, so some preparation should be taken prior to implementing this method of resistance training.

The two lifting methods mentioned above will help men on the go to get a great workout.  However, combining the two principles will help get an even greater workout in less time.  This means doing multi-joint super-sets.  A perfect example of this would be doing seated rows for the back muscles followed by the bench press.  These exercises are time efficient and still help to improve strength and poor muscle tone in the muscles.  If you have any questions about how to perform the exercises properly, make sure to consult with a certified personal trainer.  Additionally, make sure to consult with your doctor prior to engaging in any new exercise program for any restrictions or precautions he may have for you based on your personal background.