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 […]

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 […]

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 […]