Lying dumbbell rear lateral raise

Exercise details Target muscle: Posterior Deltoid Synergists: Lateral Deltoid, Teres Minor, Infraspinatus, Supraspinatus, Middle and Lower Trapezius, Rhomboids Mechanics: Isolation Force: Pull Starting position Place two dumbbells on the floor, one on each side of a flat bench. Lie prone (on your front) on the bench and grasp a dumbbell in each hand. Spread your legs on the floor […]

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Seated bent-over lateral raise

Exercise details Target muscle: Posterior Deltoid Synergists: Lateral Deltoid, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Rhomboids, Middle and Lower Trapezius Mechanics: Isolation Force: Pull Starting position Holding a pair of dumbbells, sit on the end of a bench. Lean forward until your torso is close to horizontal, and allow your arms to hang down by your feet. Your palms should be facing […]

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Cable external shoulder rotation

The infraspinatus or external shoulder rotator is responsible for rotating the humerus and it’s important for shoulder stabilization. Now, the deltoid rotator muscles are essential for pressing movements like the bench and shoulder press, so improving strength in this area through resistance training will add to your strength performance significantly. The cable external shoulder rotation is […]

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Dumbbell Scott press

Exercise details Target muscle: Lateral Deltoid Synergists: Anterior Deltoid, Posterior Deltoid, Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Middle and Lower Trapezius, Serratus Anterior Mechanics: Isolation Force: Pull Starting position Stand with a dumbbell in each hand. Raise the dumbbells to the height of your chin, with your elbows pointing diagonally out to the sides and your pinkie fingers raised higher than […]

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Machine seated calf raise

Exercise details Target muscle: Soleus Synergists: Gastrocnemius Mechanics: Isolation Force: Push Starting position Sit in the calf raise machine and place your forefeet on the foot platforms, with your heels extending off. Place your thighs under the lever pads and adjust the pads to snugly support your thighs. Lift the lever a little and release the safety bar, giving […]

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