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The Tampa Tribune

Published: December 7, 2007

As the head trainer at Tim Gardner's Body*Tech Fitness Emporium, Ken Baker takes an integrated approach to his specialty — weight loss. He keeps clients moving during the entire session by incorporating cardio moves between weight-lifting sets. It's perfect for toning and dropping body fat. Although weight loss is his specialty, he also focuses on increasing muscle mass, focusing on sports-specific training, and incorporating power and plyometric training.

Baker, 31, has been competing on the bodybuilding circuit for two years under Gardner's tutelage. Gardner and Body*Tech help clients worldwide with contest training, weight management, diet counseling and more.

Baker dropped from 235 to 186 pounds to compete as a light-heavyweight in the Hurricane Bay Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure Championships on Sept. 15 at Gaither High School in Tampa. He won the Best Poser award. He's now back up to a "beefy 225."

"We make it fun here. We make our clients smile," Baker says.

This move targets the muscles of the forearms, as well as the biceps. "Guys, especially, might feel like their forearms are less dominant than their biceps," Baker says. This exercise is a winner for improving your functional grip and strength.

EXERCISE: REVERSE CURL

1. Grab a camber (bent) bar with an overhead grip, and stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart. The bar should be near your thighs with your palms facing your body.

2. Bend your elbows and slowly lift the bar to your shoulders, keeping your upper arms stabilized at your side. Return to start and repeat.

Baker recommends three to four sets of 10 to 15 reps.

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