Machine back extension
Exercise details Target muscle: Erector Spinae Synergists: None (see Comments and tips) Mechanics: Isolation Force: Pull Starting position Sit in the back extension machine, with your back resting against the lever and your feet on one of the foot pads (foot placement is incorrect in illustration; awaiting correction). Adjust the lever so that it pushes your torso down and […]
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One-leg hyperextension
Exercise details Target muscles: Hamstrings, Erector Spinae Synergists: Gluteus Maximus, Adductor Magnus Mechanics: Compound Force: Pull Starting position Stand in the hyperextension bench with one leg. Make sure that your leg is hooked securely under the foot brace and that the front padding rests below your hips to allow your hips room to move. Cross […]
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Machine seated hip abduction
Exercise details Target muscle: None; the hip abductors in general. See synergists Synergists: Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus, Gluteus Maximus, Piriformis, Obturator Externus Mechanics: Isolation Force: Push Starting position Sit in the seated hip abduction machine with your legs inside of the pads. Pull the side lever to allow your legs to come together. Release the […]
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Decline sit-up
Exercise details Target muscle: Rectus Abdominis Synergists: Obliques, Iliopsoas, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Rectus Femoris, Pectineus, Sartorius, Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis Mechanics: Compound Force: Pull Starting position Lie supine (on your back) on a declined bench and hook your feet under the foot pads. Either extend your arms straight up into the air, cross them over […]
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