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 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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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: Gluteus Maximus Synergists: Hamstrings, Adductor Magnus, Soleus, Quadriceps (Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, Vastus Intermedius), Erector Spinae, Middle and Lower Trapezius, Anterior Deltoid, Lateral Deltoid, Clavicular (Upper) Pectoralis Major, Serratus Anterior Mechanics: Compound Force: Pull Starting position Stand with your legs a little wider than shoulder width apart, with a […]
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Exercise details Target muscle: Sternal (Lower) Pectoralis Major Synergists: Clavicular (Upper) Pectoralis Major, Anterior Deltoid, Triceps Brachii Dynamic stabilizer: Biceps Brachii (short head only) Mechanics: Compound Force: Push Starting position Get into a push-up position. You should be supporting your body on your hands and forefeet. Your body should be straight and rigid, and your […]
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Exercise details Target muscles: Gluteus Maximus, Quadriceps (Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, Vastus Intermedius) Synergists: Adductor Magnus, Soleus Dynamic stabilizers (not highlighted): Hamstrings, Gastrocnemius Mechanics: Compound Force: Push Starting position Stand holding a dumbbell to each side. Execution Exhale as you take a large step forward with one leg and lower your body until […]
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Exercise details Target muscle: Sternal (Lower) Pectoralis Major Synergists: Clavicular (Upper) Pectoralis Major, Anterior Deltoid, Triceps Brachii Mechanics: Compound Force: Push Starting position Kneel on the floor with a stability ball in front of you. Lie forward with your chest on top of the ball and your hands placed under your chest, on the surface […]
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Exercise details Target muscle: Pectoralis Major Synergists: Anterior Deltoid, Triceps Brachii Mechanics: Compound Force: Push Starting position Holding a dumbbell in each hand, sit on a flat bench and rest one dumbbell on each knee. As you lie back on the bench, kick each dumbbell up into position, one at a time. Position the dumbbells […]
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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 pair of dumbbells, sit on the end of a bench. Lean forward until your torso is close to horizontal, and allow your arms to hang down by your feet. Your […]
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