Lying single straight-leg hip extension

Exercise details Target muscles: Hamstrings (Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus) Synergists: Gluteus Maximus, Adductor Magnus Mechanics: Isolation Force: Push Starting position Lie supine (on your back) on the floor with your arms and legs straight and heels resting on a bench. Spread your arms out to the sides for stability. Raise your left heel off the […]

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Superman push-up

Exercise details Target muscles: Latissimus Dorsi, Sternal (Lower) Pectoralis Major, Rectus Abdominis Synergists: Teres Major, Posterior Deltoid, Triceps Brachii (long head only) Important stabilizers: Internal and External Obliques, Rectus Femoris, Iliopsoas Mechanics: Isolation Force: Pull Starting position Lie prone (on your front) on the floor with your arms extended forward and your palms flat on […]

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Wheel rollout

Exercise details Target muscles: Iliopsoas (Hip Flexors) Synergists: Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major, Rhomboids, Sternal (Lower) Pectoralis Major, Pectoralis Minor, Posterior Deltoid, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Sartorius, Pectineus, Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis Stabilizers (not highlighted): Rectus Abdominis, Obliques, Erector Spinae, Rectus Femoris, Triceps Brachii, Clavicular (Upper) Pectoralis Major, Wrist Flexors Mechanics: Compound Force: Pull Starting position Kneel […]

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Push-up

Exercise details Target muscle: Sternal (lower) Pectoralis Major Synergists: Clavicular (upper) Pectoralis Major, Anterior Deltoid, Triceps Brachii Mechanics: Compound Force: Push Starting position Get on your hands and knees, with your arms positioned a little wider than shoulder width. Extend your feet backward and straighten your body. Execution Keeping your body straight and elbows slightly […]

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Lying side hip raise

Exercise details Target muscles: Obliques Synergists: Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Quadratus Lumborum, Psoas Major, Iliocastalis Lumborum, Iliocastalis Thoracis, Adductor Magnus, Adductor Brevis, Adductor Longus, Pectineus, Gracilis, Gluteus Maximus, Lateral Deltoid, Supraspinatus, Middle and Lower Trapezius, Serratus Anterior Mechanics: Isolation Force: Push Starting position Lie on your side on the floor or on […]

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Bicycle crunch

Exercise details Target muscle: Rectus Abdominis Synergists: Obliques, Iliopsoas, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Pectineus, Sartorius, Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis Mechanics: Compound Force: Pull Starting position Lie supine (on your back) with your legs straight. Place your hands behind your head. Raise your feet and upper back a little off the floor. Press your lower back to […]

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