Exercise details Target muscles: Hamstrings (Biceps Femoris, Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus) Synergists: Gastrocnemius, Gracilis, Sartorius, Popliteus Mechanics: Isolation Force: Pull Starting position Sit in the leg curl machine. Place the backs of your lower legs on top of the padded lever. Lower the thigh support so that it rests just above your knees (missing from illustration; see […]
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Exercise details Target muscle: Biceps Brachii Synergists: Brachioradialis, Brachialis Mechanics: Isolation Force: Pull Starting position Stand holding an EZ-curl bar using a shoulder-width supinated grip (palms facing upward). Your elbows should be almost fully extended, and the bar should be resting against your thighs. Execution Keeping your upper arms fixed by your sides, exhale as […]
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Exercise details Target muscle: Posterior Deltoid Synergists: Lateral Deltoid, Middle and Lower Trapezius, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Rhomboids Mechanics: Isolation Force: Pull Starting position Holding a dumbbell in each hand, bend at the hips and knees until your torso is parallel to the floor. Your back should be straight and your arms should be hanging in front […]
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Exercise details Target muscle: Sternal (Lower) Pectoralis Major Synergists: Clavicular (Upper) Pectoralis Major, Anterior Deltoid, Triceps Brachii, Biceps Brachii, Brachialis, Brachioradialis Mechanics: Compound Force: Push Starting position Get on your hands and knees, with your hands positioned wider than shoulder width apart. Extend your feet backward, and straighten your body so that you are supporting […]
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Exercise details Target muscle: Rectus Abdominis Synergists: Internal and External Obliques Mechanics: Isolation Force: Pull Starting position Lie supine (on your back) with your lower back pressed against the floor. Raise your arms and legs straight up into the air. Execution Exhale as you slowly flex your abdomen and try to touch your toes with […]
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Exercise details Target muscle: Anterior Deltoid Synergists: Lateral Deltoid, Triceps Brachii, Clavicular (upper) Pectoralis Major, Middle and Lower Trapezius, Serratus Anterior, Supraspinatus Mechanics: Compound Force: Push Starting position Holding a pair of dumbbells, sit up straight on a bench or chair, preferably one that supports your back. Raise the dumbbells one at a time to […]
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Exercise details Target muscle: Brachialis Synergists: Biceps Brachii (especially the long head), Brachioradialis Mechanics: Isolation Force: Pull Starting position Lie prone (face down) on an inclined bench. You can kneel on the seat or lower the seat to produce a ramp-like flat surface to lean against. Get a training partner to hand you a loaded […]
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Exercise details Target muscle: Brachioradialis Synergists: Biceps Brachii, Brachialis Mechanics: Isolation Force: Pull Starting position Sit on the preacher bench with a dumbbell in each hand. With your elbows flexed, place the backs of your upper arms flat on the arm rest. Pronate your forearms (rotate them so that your palms face away from you). […]
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Exercise details Target muscles: The back in general Synergists: Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major, Posterior Deltoid, Middle and Lower Trapezius, Rhomboids, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Brachialis, Brachioradialis, Sternal (Lower) Pectoralis Major Dynamic stabilizers (not highlighted): Biceps Brachii, Triceps Brachii (especially the long head) Mechanics: Compound Force: Pull Starting position Holding a dumbbell in each hand using a […]
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