Exercising with heart failure Lifting weights Resistance training Endurance training Exercise equipment Exercise and supplements

This workout is designed specifically for me. I have heart failure, cardiomyopathy, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis in both hands, in both wrists, in both feet, and in both ankles; sleep apnea, osteoarthritis in both knees, bursitis in both hips and more.
     For that reason, this is a highly modified workout. I especially strive to increase my bone density due to taking prednisone every day; for this reason I do what is called power training, not power "lifting." Try it if you want, but I am not a doctor and this workout is designed just for me.
     This type training is not for very many people and I don't recommend it to anyone not extremely familiar with bodybuilding. This page is here only because lots of people want to know how I exercise with weights.

Exercise	Muscle Group	Sets	Reps
Day One
---- STRETCH MUSCLES ----
Good Mornings	Lower back, butt, leg biceps (hamstrings)	3	2 to 6
Bent-over Barbell Rows	Lower back, lats, traps	3	2 to 6
Squats	Entire thighs, butt, abs	3	3 to 6
Donkey Raises	Calves	3	20 to 30
Reverse Crunches	Abs (especially lower abs)	one	20 plus
Crunches	Abs (especially upper abs)	one	20 plus
Stomach Vacs	Pelvic floor, abs	3	one
Exercise	Muscle Group	Sets	Reps
Day Two
Military press	Front shoulder, middle shoulder, triceps	3	2 to 6
Reverse overhead dumbbell laterals	Front shoulder, middle shoulder, traps	3	3 to 6
Arnold presses	Front shoulder, middle shoulder, rear shoulder	3	2 to 6
Wide-grip triceps pushdowns	Triceps, shoulders, abs	3	3 to 7
One-arm reverse pushdowns	Triceps (especially the longest head)	3	3 to 6
Exercise	Muscle Group	Sets	Reps
Day Three
---- STRETCH MUSCLES ----
Barbell Shrugs - 2 sets in front, 2 sets behind back	Traps, grip strength, lower back	4	3 to 6
Neck Curls	neck, traps	3	2 to 6
Barbell Curls	Biceps, grip strength	3	2 to 6