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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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 […]
Read MoreExercise details Target muscle: Gastrocnemius Synergists: Soleus Mechanics: Isolation Force: Push Starting position Stand in the calf raise machine with the padded levers resting on your shoulders. Position the balls of your feet on the foot platform, with the arches and heels of your feet extending off. Hold the lever handles for support. Execution Exhale […]
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Exercise details Target muscles: Quadriceps (Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Intermedius, Vastus Medialis, Rectus Femoris) Synergists: Gluteus Maximus, Adductor Magnus, Soleus Mechanics: Compound Force: Push Starting position Stand holding a barbell on the back of your shoulders. Execution Exhale as you take a large step (lunge) forward with one leg, landing on your heel first and then […]
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Exercise details Target muscle: Sternal (Lower) Pectoralis Major Synergists: Clavicular (Upper) Pectoralis Major, Anterior Deltoid, Biceps Brachii (short head only) Mechanics: Isolation Force: Push Starting position With a dumbbell in each hand, sit on a decline bench, rest the dumbbells on your knees, and hook your feet under the foot pads. (Or have a spotter […]
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