Hang tough Suspension Trainer
Suspension exercises were the brainchild of a Navy Seal, born out of necessity for keeping in shape during deployment. The principles are simple: hang it up (you can do this at home using a secure bracket), grab the stirrups and work your body against gravity to build muscle and burn fat.
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Bent-Over Barbell Reverse Raise (Shoulders)
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One-leg push-up
Exercise details Target muscles: Sternal (Lower) Pectoralis Major, Iliopsoas, Obliques Synergists: Clavicular (Upper) Pectoralis Major, Triceps Brachii, Anterior Deltoid Dynamic stabilizer: Biceps Brachii (short head only) Important stabilizers of supporting leg and core: Obliques, Quadriceps, Iliopsoas, Sartorius, Tensor Fasciae Latae Stabilizers of raised leg: Hamstrings, Gluteus Maximus Mechanics: Compound Force: Push Starting position Get on […]
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Triceps dip
Exercise details Target muscle: Triceps Brachii Synergists: Anterior Deltoid, Pectoralis Major, Latissimus Dorsi, Pectoralis Minor, Rhomboids, Levator Scapulae Mechanics: Compound Force: Push Starting position Mount the should-width dip bars and straighten your arms so that your legs are suspended off the ground. Execution Keeping your elbows tucked in and your body upright, slowly lower your body […]
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Bent-knee bench dip
Exercise details Target muscle: Triceps Brachii Synergists: Anterior Deltoid, Upper and Lower Pectoralis Major, Pectoralis Minor, Rhomboids, Levator Scapulae, Latissimus Dorsi Dynamic stabilizer (not highlighted): Biceps Brachii Mechanics: Compound Force: Push Starting position Sit on the side of a bench and place your hands on the edge of the bench, by your hips. Move your […]
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Exercise details Target muscle: Triceps brachii Synergists: None Mechanics: Isolation Force: Push Starting position Attach a stirrup (handle) to a cable pulley that is a little lower than chest high. Grasp the stirrup with one hand and press it up, over your head. Turn away from the pulley, lean a little forward, stagger your feet […]
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Triceps rope push-down
Exercise details Target muscle: Triceps Brachii Synergists: None Mechanics: Isolation Force: Push Starting position Stand under the cable pulley and grasp each end of the rope attachment with a neutral grip (palms facing each other). Pull your elbows down to your sides and lean forward a little at the hips, keeping your back straight. Execution […]
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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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