Exercise details Target muscles: The back in general Synergists: Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major, Posterior Deltoid, Middle and Lower Trapezius, Rhomboids, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Brachialis, Brachioradialis, Sternal (Lower) Pectoralis Major Dynamic stabilizers (not highlighted): Biceps Brachii, Triceps Brachii (especially the long head) Mechanics: Compound Force: Pull Starting position Holding a dumbbell in each hand using a […]
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Exercise details Target muscle: Anterior Deltoid Synergists: Lateral Deltoid, Supraspinatus, Triceps Brachii, Middle and Lower Trapezius, Serratus Anterior, Clavicular (Upper) Pectoralis Major, Obliques, Psoas Major, Iliocastalis Lumborum, Iliocastalis Thoracis Mechanics: Compound Force: Push Starting position Stand holding a dumbbell in one hand, placing your free hand on your waist for support. Raise the dumbbell to […]
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Exercise details Target muscles: Iliopsoas Synergists: Tensor Fasciae Latae, Sartorius, Pectineus, Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis, Rectus Abdominis, Obliques, Adductor Magnus, Gluteus Maximus Dynamic stabilizers: Hamstrings, Rectus Femoris Mechanics: Compound Force: Pull Starting position Get into a push-up position with your shins resting on top of a stability ball. You can do this by kneeling in […]
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Exercise details Target muscle: Gluteus Maximus Synergists: Hamstrings, Adductor Magnus, Soleus, Quadriceps (Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, Vastus Intermedius), Erector Spinae, Middle and Lower Trapezius, Anterior Deltoid, Lateral Deltoid, Clavicular (Upper) Pectoralis Major, Serratus Anterior Mechanics: Compound Force: Pull Starting position Stand with your legs a little wider than shoulder width apart, with a […]
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Exercise details Target muscle: Sternal (Lower) Pectoralis Major Synergists: Clavicular (Upper) Pectoralis Major, Anterior Deltoid, Triceps Brachii Dynamic stabilizer: Biceps Brachii (short head only) Mechanics: Compound Force: Push Starting position Get into a push-up position. You should be supporting your body on your hands and forefeet. Your body should be straight and rigid, and your […]
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Exercise details Target muscles: Gluteus Maximus, Quadriceps (Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, Vastus Intermedius) Synergists: Adductor Magnus, Soleus Dynamic stabilizers (not highlighted): Hamstrings, Gastrocnemius Mechanics: Compound Force: Push Starting position Stand holding a dumbbell to each side. Execution Exhale as you take a large step forward with one leg and lower your body until […]
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Exercise details Target muscle: Sternal (Lower) Pectoralis Major Synergists: Clavicular (Upper) Pectoralis Major, Anterior Deltoid, Triceps Brachii Mechanics: Compound Force: Push Starting position Kneel on the floor with a stability ball in front of you. Lie forward with your chest on top of the ball and your hands placed under your chest, on the surface […]
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Exercise details Target muscle: Sternal (Lower) Pectoralis Major Synergists: Clavicular (Upper) Pectoralis Major, Anterior Deltoid, Triceps Brachii Mechanics: Compound Force: Push Starting position Squeeze a weight plate between your palms. Raise it to your chest, with your fingers pointing forward. Pull your shoulders back and stick out your chest. Raise your elbows so that your […]
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Exercise details Target muscle: Pectoralis Major Synergists: Anterior Deltoid, Triceps Brachii Mechanics: Compound Force: Push Starting position Holding a dumbbell in each hand, sit on a flat bench and rest one dumbbell on each knee. As you lie back on the bench, kick each dumbbell up into position, one at a time. Position the dumbbells […]
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