New Life Health Center/Blog
9
Dec
2018

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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9
Dec
2018

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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9
Dec
2018

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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9
Dec
2018

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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