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 muscles: Iliopsoas Synergists: Tensor Fasciae Latae, Sartorius, Pectineus, Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis, Rectus Abdominis, Obliques, Adductor Magnus, Gluteus Maximus Dynamic stabilizers: Hamstrings, Rectus Femoris Mechanics: Compound Force: Pull Starting position Get into a push-up position with your shins resting on top of a stability ball. You can do this by kneeling in […]
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Exercise details Target muscle: Rectus Abdominis Synergists: Obliques, Iliopsoas, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Pectineus, Sartorius, Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis Mechanics: Compound Force: Pull Starting position Lie supine (on your back) with your legs straight. Place your hands behind your head. Raise your feet and upper back a little off the floor. Press your lower back to […]
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Exercise details Target muscle: Rectus Abdominis Synergists: Obliques Mechanics: Isolation Force: Pull Starting position Lie supine (on your back) with your legs bent and your feet flat on the ground. Place your hands lightly either behind or by the sides of your head, keeping your elbows out. Execution Keeping your lower back flat on the […]
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Exercise details Target muscle: Rectus Abdominis Stabilizers: Obliques, Iliopsoas, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Quadriceps, Sartorius, Sternal (Lower) Pectoralis major, Serratus Anterior Mechanics: Isolation Force: Push Starting position Get down on all fours on a mat. Gently lower your upper body onto your elbows, extend your feet backward, and straighten your body. Your feet should be close […]
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