Exercise details Target muscles: Quadriceps (Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, Vastus Intermedius, Rectus Femoris) Synergists: Gluteus Maximus, Adductor Magnus, Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis, Soleus Dynamic stabilizers: Hamstrings, Gastrocnemius Mechanics: Compound Force: Push Starting position Place a barbell on the back of your shoulders. You can either dismount the barbell from a high rack or clean it […]
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Exercise details Target muscles: Hip abductors (listed as synergists) Synergists: Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus, Tensor Fasciae Latae Mechanics: Isolation Force: Pull Starting position Attach an ankle strap to one ankle and hook it up to a low cable pulley. Stand perpendicular to the pulley with your strapped ankle farthest away from the pulley. Step away […]
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Exercise details Target muscles: Gluteus Maximus Synergists: Quadriceps (Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, Vastus Intermedius), Adductor Magnus, Soleus Dynamic stabilizers: Hamstrings, Gastrocnemius Important isometric stabilizers (not highlighted): Wrist Flexors, Upper and Middle Trapezius, Levator Scapulae, Rhomboids, Erector Spinae, Rectus Abdominis, Obliques Mechanics: Compound Force: Pull Starting position Stand inside a loaded trap bar with […]
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Exercise details Target muscles: Quadriceps (Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, Vastus Intermedius) Synergists: Gluteus Maximus, Adductor Magnus, Soleus, Gastrocnemius Dynamic stabilizers: Hamstrings Mechanics: Compound Force: Push Starting position Holding a pair of dumbbells by your sides, stand facing a raised platform, such as a bench. Execution Exhale as you slowly step up onto the […]
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Exercise details Target muscle: Gluteus Maximus Synergists: Quadriceps (Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, Vastus Intermedius, Rectus Femoris) Dynamic stabilizers: Hamstrings Mechanics: Isolation Force: Push Starting position Position a loaded barbell parallel to a bench. Sit on the floor with your hips under the barbell and your back resting against the side of the bench. Grasp the […]
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Exercise details Target muscle: Gluteus Maximus Synergists: Quadriceps (Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, Vastus Intermedius, Rectus Femoris) Dynamic stabilizers: Hamstrings Mechanics: Isolation Force: Push Starting position Place a loaded barbell next to, and parallel to, a bench. Slide your legs under the barbell and sit on the floor with your back against the side of a […]
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Exercise details Target muscle: Gluteus Maximus Synergists: Quadriceps (Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, Vastus Intermedius, Rectus Femoris) Dynamic stabilizers: Hamstrings (Biceps Femoris, Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus) Mechanics: Isolation Force: Push Starting position Holding a weight plate with both hands, sit on the side of a bench and rest the weight plate on your abdomen. Carefully slide your buttocks […]
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