New Life Health Center/Blog
16
Dec
2018

Barbell hip thrust

Exercise details Target muscle: Gluteus Maximus Synergists: Quadriceps (Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, Vastus Intermedius, Rectus Femoris) Dynamic stabilizers: Hamstrings Mechanics: Isolation Force: Push Starting position Place a loaded barbell next to, and parallel to, a bench. Slide your legs under the barbell and sit on the floor with your back against the side of a […]

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16
Dec
2018

Twisting hyperextension

Exercise details Target muscles: Erector Spinae, Hamstrings, Internal and External Obliques Synergists: Gluteus Maximus, Adductor Magnus Mechanics: Compound Force: Pull Starting position Stand in the hyperextension bench with your legs hooked securely under the foot brace and the front padding resting below your hips to allow your hips room to move. Position your hands lightly […]

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15
Dec
2018

Dumbbell fly

Exercise details Target muscle: Sternal (Upper) Pectoralis Major Synergists: Clavicular (Upper) Pectoralis Major, Anterior Deltoid, Biceps Brachii (Short Head) Mechanics: Isolation Force: Push Starting position Holding a pair of dumbbells, sit on a flat bench and rest the dumbbells on your knees. Lie back on the bench and, as you do so, kick the dumbbells […]

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15
Dec
2018

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 […]

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13
Dec
2018

Lever Bent over Row (plate loaded)

Exercise details Target muscles: None; the back in general Synergists: Latissimus Dorsi, Middle and Lower Trapezius, Rhomboids, Teres Major, Posterior Deltoid, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Brachialis, Brachioradialis, Pectoralis Major Dynamic stabilizers: Biceps Brachii, Long Head of Triceps Brachii Mechanics: Compound Force: Pull Starting position Stand with a loaded landmine between your legs. Bend at the hips […]

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