Kettlebell swing

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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Weighted push-up

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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Dumbbell forward-leaning lunge

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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Stability ball push-up

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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Svend press

Exercise details Target muscle: Sternal (Lower) Pectoralis Major Synergists: Clavicular (Upper) Pectoralis Major, Anterior Deltoid, Triceps Brachii Mechanics: Compound Force: Push Starting position Squeeze a weight plate between your palms. Raise it to your chest, with your fingers pointing forward. Pull your shoulders back and stick out your chest. Raise your elbows so that your […]

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Dumbbell bench press

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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High cable cross-over

Exercise details Target muscle: Sternal (Lower) Pectoralis Major Synergists: Clavicular (Upper) Pectoralis Major, Pectoralis Minor, Rhomboids, Levator Scapulae, Anterior Deltoid, Latissimus Dorsi Mechanics: Isolation Force: Push Starting position Stand between two high pulleys. Grasp the stirrup of the left pulley with your left hand and the stirrup of the right pulley with your right hand […]

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