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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Exercise details Target muscle: Upper Trapezius Synergists: Middle Trapezius, Levator Scapulae Mechanics: Isolation Force: Pull Starting position Set the height of the bar of the Smith machine so that it’s just above knee height. Set the safety pins to prevent the bar from being able to drop and potentially damage your legs. Stand in front […]
Target muscle: lateral deltoid Synergists: Foremost Deltoid, Supraspinatus, Brachialis, Brachioradialis, Biceps Brachii, Center and Lower Trapezius, Serratus Front, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor. Important stabilizers (not highlighted): upper trepius, levator scapulae Mechanics: Compounds Force: pull Starting point Consider a dumbbell in each hand and stand upright. Move your wrists forward so that your palms face your thighs. […]
Exercise details Target muscles: Gluteus Maximus Synergists: Quadriceps (Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, Vastus Intermedius), Adductor Magnus, Soleus Dynamic stabilizers: Hamstrings, Gastrocnemius Important isometric stabilizers (not highlighted): Wrist Flexors, Upper and Middle Trapezius, Levator Scapulae, Rhomboids, Erector Spinae, Rectus Abdominis, Obliques Mechanics: Compound Force: Pull Starting position Stand inside a loaded trap bar with […]
Exercise details Target muscles: Quadriceps (Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, Vastus Intermedius) Synergists: Gluteus Maximus, Adductor Magnus, Soleus, Gastrocnemius Dynamic stabilizers: Hamstrings Mechanics: Compound Force: Push Starting position Holding a pair of dumbbells by your sides, stand facing a raised platform, such as a bench. Execution Exhale as you slowly step up onto the […]
