Lying one-arm dumbbell triceps extension

Exercise details Target muscle: Triceps Brachii Synergists: None Mechanics: Isolation Force: Push Starting position Holding a dumbbell in one hand, lie supine (on your back) on a flat bench. Raise the dumbbell vertically above your body and hold it using a neutral grip (palm facing the other side). Place your free hand just under the […]

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Seated dumbbell overhead triceps extension

Exercise details Target muscle: Triceps Brachii Synergists: None Mechanics: Isolation Force: Push Starting position Holding a dumbbell, sit on a flat bench or chair and rest the dumbbell on its side on one knee. Grasp the base of the bar of the dumbbell with both hands, one hand over the other. Kick the dumbbell up […]

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Squat & fly Suspension Trainer

Grab the stirrups and squat down, allowing the TRX to take your weight (A). Drive up, spreading your arms as you rise to target your shoulders (B). Drawing your arms apart hits your rear delts, making this a full-body move.

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Hang tough Suspension Trainer

Suspension exercises were the brainchild of a Navy Seal, born out of necessity for keeping in shape during deployment. The principles are simple: hang it up (you can do this at home using a secure bracket), grab the stirrups and work your body against gravity to build muscle and burn fat.

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One-leg push-up

Exercise details Target muscles: Sternal (Lower) Pectoralis Major, Iliopsoas, Obliques Synergists: Clavicular (Upper) Pectoralis Major, Triceps Brachii, Anterior Deltoid Dynamic stabilizer: Biceps Brachii (short head only) Important stabilizers of supporting leg and core: Obliques, Quadriceps, Iliopsoas, Sartorius, Tensor Fasciae Latae Stabilizers of raised leg: Hamstrings, Gluteus Maximus Mechanics: Compound Force: Push Starting position Get on […]

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English-Greek Medical Glossary (Muscles)

abductor απαγωγός abductor digiti minimi απαγωγός του μικρού δακτύλου abductor digiti minimi pedis απαγωγός του μικρού δακτύλου του ποδός abductor digiti quinti απαγωγός του μικρού δακτύλου abductor digiti quinti pedis απαγωγός του μικρού δακτύλου του ποδός abductor muscle απαγωγός μυς abductor ossis metatarsi quinti απαγωγός των οστών του μετακαρπίου abductor pollicis brevis βραχύς απαγωγός του […]

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Triceps dip

Exercise details Target muscle: Triceps Brachii Synergists: Anterior Deltoid, Pectoralis Major, Latissimus Dorsi, Pectoralis Minor, Rhomboids, Levator Scapulae Mechanics: Compound Force: Push Starting position Mount the should-width dip bars and straighten your arms so that your legs are suspended off the ground. Execution Keeping your elbows tucked in and your body upright, slowly lower your body […]

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