Exercise details Target muscles: Sternal (Lower) Pectoralis Major, Iliopsoas, Obliques Synergists: Clavicular (Upper) Pectoralis Major, Triceps Brachii, Anterior Deltoid Dynamic stabilizer: Biceps Brachii (short head only) Important stabilizers of supporting leg and core: Obliques, Quadriceps, Iliopsoas, Sartorius, Tensor Fasciae Latae Stabilizers of raised leg: Hamstrings, Gluteus Maximus Mechanics: Compound Force: Push Starting position Get on […]
Read Moreabductor απαγωγός abductor digiti minimi απαγωγός του μικρού δακτύλου abductor digiti minimi pedis απαγωγός του μικρού δακτύλου του ποδός abductor digiti quinti απαγωγός του μικρού δακτύλου abductor digiti quinti pedis απαγωγός του μικρού δακτύλου του ποδός abductor muscle απαγωγός μυς abductor ossis metatarsi quinti απαγωγός των οστών του μετακαρπίου abductor pollicis brevis βραχύς απαγωγός του […]
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Exercise details Target muscle: Triceps Brachii Synergists: Anterior Deltoid, Pectoralis Major, Latissimus Dorsi, Pectoralis Minor, Rhomboids, Levator Scapulae Mechanics: Compound Force: Push Starting position Mount the should-width dip bars and straighten your arms so that your legs are suspended off the ground. Execution Keeping your elbows tucked in and your body upright, slowly lower your body […]
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Exercise details Target muscle: Triceps Brachii Synergists: Anterior Deltoid, Upper and Lower Pectoralis Major, Pectoralis Minor, Rhomboids, Levator Scapulae, Latissimus Dorsi Dynamic stabilizer (not highlighted): Biceps Brachii Mechanics: Compound Force: Push Starting position Sit on the side of a bench and place your hands on the edge of the bench, by your hips. Move your […]
Read MoreExercise details Target muscle: Triceps brachii Synergists: None Mechanics: Isolation Force: Push Starting position Attach a stirrup (handle) to a cable pulley that is a little lower than chest high. Grasp the stirrup with one hand and press it up, over your head. Turn away from the pulley, lean a little forward, stagger your feet […]
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Exercise details Target muscle: Triceps Brachii Synergists: None Mechanics: Isolation Force: Push Starting position Stand under the cable pulley and grasp each end of the rope attachment with a neutral grip (palms facing each other). Pull your elbows down to your sides and lean forward a little at the hips, keeping your back straight. Execution […]
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Exercise details Target muscle: Upper Trapezius Synergists: Middle Trapezius, Levator Scapulae Mechanics: Isolation Force: Pull Starting position Stand holding a barbell using a shoulder-width pronated grip (palms facing your body). Execution Exhale as you elevate your shoulders as high as possible. Hold for a count of two and squeeze your trapezius. Inhale as you lower […]
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Exercise details Target muscle: Upper Trapezius Synergists: Middle Trapezius, Levator Scapulae Mechanics: Isolation Force: Pull Starting position Set the height of the bar of the Smith machine so that it’s just above knee height. Set the safety pins to prevent the bar from being able to drop and potentially damage your legs. Stand in front […]
Read MoreTarget muscle: lateral deltoid Synergists: Foremost Deltoid, Supraspinatus, Brachialis, Brachioradialis, Biceps Brachii, Center and Lower Trapezius, Serratus Front, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor. Important stabilizers (not highlighted): upper trepius, levator scapulae Mechanics: Compounds Force: pull Starting point Consider a dumbbell in each hand and stand upright. Move your wrists forward so that your palms face your thighs. […]
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