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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Hyperextension Bench Exercise
Exercise details Target muscles: Erector Spinae, Hamstrings Synergists: Gluteus Maximus, Adductor Magnus Mechanics: Compound Force: Pull Starting position Lie prone (face down) on a hyperextension bench with your legs tucked firmly under the foot pads. If necessary, adjust the upper pad so that it lies below your hips, giving your hips room to fully flex. […]
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Pull-up
Exercise details Target muscle: Latissimus Dorsi Synergists: Brachialis, Brachioradialis, Biceps Brachii, Pectoralis Minor, Teres Major, Posterior Deltoid, Infraspinatus, Rhomboids, Teres Minor, Middle and Lower Trapezius, Levator Scapulae Mechanics: Compound Force: Pull Starting position Grasp the bar with a wider-than-shoulder-width pronated (overhand) grip. Hang with your arms and shoulders fully stretched. Execution Exhale as you pull […]
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Seated cable row
Exercise details Target muscles: None; the back in general (see synergists) Synergists: Erector Spinae, Middle and Lower Trapezius, Rhomboids, Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major, Posterior Deltoid, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Brachialis, Brachioradialis, Sternal (Lower) Pectoralis Major Dynamic stabilizers (not highlighted): Biceps Brachii, Triceps Brachii (Long Head) Mechanics: Compound Force: Pull Starting position Sit facing the cable row machine […]
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Bent-over two-arm dumbbell row
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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Lever Bent over Row (plate loaded)
Exercise details Target muscles: None; the back in general Synergists: Latissimus Dorsi, Middle and Lower Trapezius, Rhomboids, Teres Major, Posterior Deltoid, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Brachialis, Brachioradialis, Pectoralis Major Dynamic stabilizers: Biceps Brachii, Long Head of Triceps Brachii Mechanics: Compound Force: Pull Starting position Stand with a loaded landmine between your legs. Bend at the hips […]
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Underhand Yates row
Exercise details Target muscles: The back in general Synergists: Upper and Middle Trapezius, Rhomboids, Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major, Posterior Deltoid, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Biceps Brachii, Brachialis, Brachioradialis, Sternal (Lower) Pectoralis Major Mechanics: Compound Force: Pull Starting position Holding a barbell using a shoulder-width supinated (underhand) grip, stand with your feet hip-width apart. Flex your hips […]
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