Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the muscles in the hips, upper leg (quadriceps and hamstrings), middle and lower back and the…
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How to do Shoulder Presses (Straight Bar to the Front)
Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the shoulder muscles (anterior and medial deltoid). The secondary muscles stressed are the triceps and trapezius.…
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Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the shoulder muscles (deltoid). The secondary muscles stressed are the triceps and trapezius. Starting Position Sit…
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Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the shoulder muscles (deltoid). The secondary muscles stressed are the triceps and trapezius. Starting Position Grab…
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Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the shoulder muscles (medial deltoid). The secondary muscle stressed is the trapezius. Starting Position Grab a…
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Walking or the Elliptical Machine?
Walking and using the elliptical machine are activities often employed as part of a general fitness program. While they are alike in many respects, it’s important…
READ MOREHow to do Standing Front Lateral Dumbbell Raises
Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the shoulder muscles (anterior deltoid). The secondary muscle stressed is the trapezius. Starting Position Grab a…
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Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in the movement are the shoulder muscles (posterior deltoid). The secondary musclews stressed are the trapezius and lower back. Starting…
READ MOREHow to do Incline Side Lateral Dumbbell Raises
Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the shoulder muscles (medial deltoid). The secondary muscle stressed is the trapezius. Starting Position Grab a…
READ MOREHow to do Straight Bar Tricep Pushdowns
Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the muscles in the back of your upper arm (tricep – long and medial head). The…
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A Look at Compound- & Single-Joint Movement Exercises
Both compound- and single-joint exercises have their merits. When designing a fitness program, the key is to know when and how to use them.
READ MOREHow to do V-Bar Tricep Pushdowns
Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the muscles in the back of your upper arm (tricep – short head). The secondary muscles…
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