Machine seated calf raise
Exercise details Target muscle: Soleus Synergists: Gastrocnemius Mechanics: Isolation Force: Push Starting position Sit in the calf raise machine and place your forefeet on the foot platforms, with your heels extending off. Place your thighs under the lever pads and adjust the pads to snugly support your thighs. Lift the lever a little and release the safety bar, giving […]
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Exercise details Target muscle: Gastrocnemius Synergists: Soleus Mechanics: Isolation Force: Push Starting position Stand in the calf raise machine with the padded levers resting on your shoulders. Position the balls of your feet on the foot platform, with the arches and heels of your feet extending off. Hold the lever handles for support. Execution Exhale […]
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Barbell lunge
Exercise details Target muscles: Quadriceps (Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Intermedius, Vastus Medialis, Rectus Femoris) Synergists: Gluteus Maximus, Adductor Magnus, Soleus Mechanics: Compound Force: Push Starting position Stand holding a barbell on the back of your shoulders. Execution Exhale as you take a large step (lunge) forward with one leg, landing on your heel first and then […]
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Decline dumbbell fly
Exercise details Target muscle: Sternal (Lower) Pectoralis Major Synergists: Clavicular (Upper) Pectoralis Major, Anterior Deltoid, Biceps Brachii (short head only) Mechanics: Isolation Force: Push Starting position With a dumbbell in each hand, sit on a decline bench, rest the dumbbells on your knees, and hook your feet under the foot pads. (Or have a spotter […]
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Barbell shrug
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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