Tricep exercise can be worked through either isolation or compound elbow extension movements and can contract statically to keep the arm straightened against resistance. It’s useful to know the anatomy of each human muscles so that you can to target them efficiently and get the most out of your workout. Isolation movements shown in Read More…
We’ve put together these list of 5 shoulder workout anatomy that you incorporate into your workout. The detail graphic will indicate which muscle group is being worked the most during the exercise. Reverse Flyes Type: Strength Equipment: Dumbbell Lie on an incline bench with your chest and stomach press against the incline. Hold each dumbbells Read More…
It is very important to understand the mechanics of back exercises and how important form is in performing these exercises. The pictures below will help you understand the muscle anatomy of these exercises. The chin ups or also known as the underhand grip pull up doesn’t just work your lats, the biceps are involve too. Read More…
Leg press allows a lifter to work the lower body when the lower back is tired and needs rest. The leg press is a weight training exercise in which the individual pushes a weight or resistance away from them using their legs. The term leg press also refers to the apparatus used to perform this Read More…
The stiff-legged deadlift is a variation whereby the knees are only slightly bent and not moved during the exercise, compared to the Romanian deadlift with knees bent and sitting back. The stiff leg deadlift is a hip dominant exercise. The deadlift is a compound movement that works a variety of muscles groups: – The grip Read More…
The leg raise is a strength training exercise which targets the iliopsoas (the interior hip flexors). This is an excellent exercise if you find it difficult to feel the work on your lower abdominals. Because the abdominal muscles are used isometrically to stabalize the body during the motion, leg raises are also often used to Read More…
The upright row is a weight training exercise performed by holding a grips with the overhand grip and lifting it straight up to the collarbone. It’s a good compound exercise for hitting all three heads of the deltoid and add mass to your traps. This is a compound exercise that involves the trapezius, the Read More…
Hip Abductors Secondary Muscle(s): Gluteus Maximus Gluteus Medius Tensor Fasciae Latae Execution: – Attach a low pulley to your ankle – Gasp the edge of the machine with your opposite hand- – Let your left leg cross in front of your right leg. – Move leg to opposite side of low pulley by abduction hip Read More…
If you reading this post then must of agree that the deadlift is one of the BEST exercises out there. We all know that it makes you physically stronger, but the nature of the exercise also builds mental toughness. The deadlift is an excellent exercise that will strengthen the core and give you six-pack abs. Read More…
Pullups are recognized as the king of the bodyweight exercises. And some will even argue that it’s the king of upper body exercise. Pullup is also an incredible back and core stabilizer. Targeting your lats is important because it stabilize the body for the bigger lift, so you can lift more on your deadlifts, Read More…
