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Dumbbell fly

Exercise details Target muscle: Sternal (Upper) Pectoralis Major Synergists: Clavicular (Upper) Pectoralis Major, Anterior Deltoid, Biceps Brachii (Short Head) Mechanics: Isolation Force: Push Starting position Holding a pair of dumbbells, sit on a flat bench and rest the dumbbells on your knees. Lie back on the bench and, as you do so, kick the dumbbells […]

Seated bent-over lateral raise

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 […]

Lever Bent over Row (plate loaded)

Exercise details Target muscles: None; the back in general Synergists: Latissimus Dorsi, Middle and Lower Trapezius, Rhomboids, Teres Major, Posterior Deltoid, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Brachialis, Brachioradialis, Pectoralis Major Dynamic stabilizers: Biceps Brachii, Long Head of Triceps Brachii Mechanics: Compound Force: Pull Starting position Stand with a loaded landmine between your legs. Bend at the hips […]

Lying single straight-leg hip extension

Exercise details Target muscles: Hamstrings (Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus) Synergists: Gluteus Maximus, Adductor Magnus Mechanics: Isolation Force: Push Starting position Lie supine (on your back) on the floor with your arms and legs straight and heels resting on a bench. Spread your arms out to the sides for stability. Raise your left heel off the […]