Exercise details Target muscle: Latissimus Dorsi Synergists: Brachialis, Brachioradialis, Biceps Brachii, Teres Major, Teres Minor, Infraspinatus, Posterior Deltoid, Rhomboids, Middle and Lower Trapezius, Levator Scapulae, Pectoralis Minor Mechanics: Compound Force: Pull Starting position Grasp the handles with a wider-than-shoulder-width pronated (overhand) grip. Kneel onto the knee pad and allow your bodyweight to weigh down the […]
Read MoreExercise details Target muscle: Triceps Brachii Synergists: None Mechanics: Isolation Force: Push Starting position Holding a dumbbell in each hand, lie on your back (supine) on a decline bench. Hook your feet under the foot pads. Raise the dumbbells vertically and hold them using a neutral grip (palms facing each other). Execution Keeping your upper […]
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Exercise details Target muscle: Posterior Deltoid Synergists: Lateral deltoid, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Rhomboids, Middle and Lower Trapezius Mechanics: Isolation Force: Pull Starting position Holding a dumbbell in one hand, flex your hips and knees until your torso is parallel to the floor. For stability, grasp something stable with your free hand. Your back should be […]
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Exercise details Target muscle: Anterior deltoid Synergists: Lateral Deltoid, Clavicular (upper) Pectoralis Major, Middle and Lower Trapezius, Serratus Anterior Mechanics: Isolation Force: Push Starting position Stand holding a dumbbell in each hand, with your elbows slightly bent and the dumbbells resting on the front of your thighs. Execution Keeping your elbow slightly bent, exhale as […]
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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 a chair or bench and allow the dumbbells to hang straight down by your sides. Execution Keeping your elbows very slightly flexed, […]
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Exercise details Target muscles: Iliopsoas Synergists: Tensor Fasciae Latae, Sartorius, Pectineus, Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis Stabilizers (not highlighted; see comments): Rectus Abdominis, Obliques Dynamic stabilizer: Rectus Femoris Mechanics: Isolation Force: Pull Starting position Hang from a bar using a shoulder-width pronated (overhand) grip. Straighten your lower back so that there is as little of an […]
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Exercise details Target muscles: Internal and External Obliques Synergists: Rectus Abdominis, Psoas Major Mechanics: Isolation Force: Pull Starting position Lie supine (on your back) on an ab bench. If you don’t have an ab bench, lie supine on the floor, bend your knees and place your lower legs on a flat bench. Position your hands […]
Read MoreExercise details Target muscles: Obliques Synergists: Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Quadratus Lumborum, Psoas Major, Iliocastalis Lumborum, Iliocastalis Thoracis, Adductor Magnus, Adductor Brevis, Adductor Longus, Pectineus, Gracilis, Gluteus Maximus, Lateral Deltoid, Supraspinatus, Middle and Lower Trapezius, Serratus Anterior Mechanics: Isolation Force: Push Starting position Lie on your side on the floor or on […]
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