Dumbbell Arnold Press

Exercise details Target muscle: Anterior Deltoid Synergists: Lateral Deltoid, Supraspinatus, Triceps Brachii, Middle and Lower Trapezius, Serratus Anterior Mechanics: Compound Force: Push Starting position Sit on a chair or bench, preferably one with a back support, with a dumbbell on each knee. Kick the dumbbells up one at a time and position them in front […]

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Weighted Front Raise

Exercise details Target muscle: Anterior Deltoid Synergists: Lateral Deltoid, Clavicular (Upper) Pectoralis Major, Serratus Anterior, Middle and Lower Trapezius Mechanics: Isolation Force: Push Starting position Stand up straight, holding a weight plate in front of your thighs with both hands. Your hands should be at the three and nine o’clock positions. Execution Keeping your back straight and your elbows […]

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Seated alternating dumbbell front raise

Exercise details Target muscle: Anterior Deltoid Synergists: Lateral Deltoid, Upper (Clavicular) Pectoralis Major, Serratus Anterior, Middle and Lower Trapezius Mechanics: Isolation Force: Push Starting position Holding a dumbbell in each hand, sit on the edge of a bench. Position the dumbbells by your sides. Execution Keeping your elbow slightly bent and your back straight, exhale […]

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Barbell wide-grip upright row

Exercise details Target muscle: Lateral Deltoid Synergists: Anterior Deltoid, Supraspinatus, Brachialis, Brachioradialis, Biceps Brachii, Middle and Lower Trapezius, Serratus Anterior, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor Mechanics: Compound Force: Pull Starting position Stand upright holding a barbell with a shoulder-width, overhand (pronated) grip. The bar should be resting on the front of your thighs. Pull your shoulders back and […]

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Twisting hip extension

Exercise details Target muscles: Hamstrings, Internal and External Obliques Synergists: Gluteus Maximus, Adductor Magnus Mechanics: Isolation Force: Pull Starting position Stand in the hyperextension bench with your thighs resting on the front pad. The pad must be below your hips so that your hips are free to move. Cross your hands over your chest, or […]

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High reverse plank

Exercise details Target muscle: Gluteus Maximus Stabilizers: Erector Spinae, Hamstrings, Rectus Abdominis, Obliques, Posterior Deltoid, Lateral Deltoid Mechanics: Isolation Force: Push Starting position Sit on the floor with your legs together and extended in front of you. Place your hands on the floor behind you. Execution Raise your hips off the floor until your body […]

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Bent-knee oblique v-up

Exercise details Target muscle: Internal and External Obliques Synergists: Rectus Abdominis, Iliopsoas, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Sartorius Mechanics: Isolation Force: Pull Starting position Lie on your right side with your knees bent and your right arm extended in front of you for support. Allow your left shoulder to drop backward so that your torso is twisted. […]

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