Stand with one foot on box, one leg off • Squat down pushing hips back; keep chest up and back flat • Extend arms to balance • Lower hips until thighs parallel to ground • Extend at knee and hips; return to starting position Coaching Point: When you squat, push your hips back and keep […]
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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 muscle: Anterior Deltoid Synergists: Lateral Deltoid, Supraspinatus, Triceps Brachii, Middle and Lower Trapezius, Serratus Anterior Mechanics: Compound Force: Push Starting position N/A. The behind-the-neck barbell overhead press is not recommended. Please see Comments and tips. Execution N/A Comments and tips Instructions have not been provided for this exercise because it is not […]
Read MoreThe pull-up is a tried-and-true exercise that’s popular with both newcomers and advanced athletes alike. But there’s more to this classic exercise than meets the eye. Whether it’s changing your grip width, your hand positions or your range of motion, switch it up and explore these eight pull-up variations. Our pull-up bars let you conveniently […]
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Exercise details Target muscle: Gluteus Maximus Synergists: Erector Spinae, Hamstrings (Biceps Femoris, Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus), Adductor Magnus, Quadriceps (Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, Vastus Intermedius), Soleus Mechanics: Compound Force: Pull Starting position Position a pair of dumbbells horizontally in front of your feet. Squat and grasp the dumbbells using a pronated (overhand) grip. Raise your […]
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Exercise details Target muscles: Quadriceps (Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Intermedius, Vastus Medialis, Rectus Femoris) Synergists: Gluteus Maximus, Adductor Magnus, Soleus Mechanics: Compound Force: Push Starting position Place a barbell on a waist-high rack and load it. Keeping your elbows tucked in to your sides, scoop the barbell up with the crooks of your elbows, pull it […]
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Exercise details Target muscle: Quadriceps (Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Intermedius, Vastus Medialis, Rectus Femoris) Synergists: Gluteus Maximus, Adductor Magnus, Soleus Dynamic stabilizers: Hamstrings, Gastrocnemius Important stabilizers (not highlighted): Erector Spinae, Rectus Abdominis, Obliques, Anterior and Lateral Deltoid, Clavicular (Upper) Pectoralis Major, Levator Scapulae Mechanics: Compound Force: Push Starting position Load a barbell on a rack at […]
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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 Place a barbell on the back of your shoulders and grasp it firmly at both sides. Stand with your back facing the side of […]
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