Bench press with dumbbells is one of the most effective exercises for training the large chest muscles alongside the classic barbell bench press. The isolated working of the arms ensures an even strain on the chest muscles. However, since training with dumbbells requires a certain degree of coordination, this exercise is not particularly suitable for … Bench press with dumbbells
Synonyms in the broadest sense Neck training, strength training, muscle building, bodybuilding, Introduction The neck musculature is formed by the trapezoid muscle (M. trapezius). This is divided into three areas. The descending part of the trapezoid muscle represents the “bull’s neck” as it is called in strength sports. This muscle is contracted by lifting the … Shoulder Lift
Introduction The “Abdominal Crunch” is the most common form of exercise to train the straight abdominal muscles. As an antagonist of the back muscles, training this muscle is not only important for aesthetic reasons. The straight abdominal muscles enable the person to keep the upper body in an upright position and are used in health … Abdominal crunch
Typical errors during execution Care should be taken to avoid the following typical errors: The feet must not be fixed, even though most fitness equipment allows it and instructs many fitness trainers. By fixing the legs in this way, it is no longer the straight abdominal muscles that work, but the hip lumbar muscle (M. … Typical errors during execution | Abdominal crunch
Introduction The training on the back insulator counts as a basic exercise to strengthen the back muscles, in addition to the training on the latissimus pull. The back insulator is used more often than the latissimus pull, especially for complaints in the upper part of the deltoid muscle. Because the upper part of the body … Back insulator
The adductors are located on the inner side of the thigh muscles and bring the knee joints together (adduction in the hip joint). However, the training of the adductors is often overshadowed by the training with leg press, because many athletes connect the M. quadrizeps femoris with the thigh training. In the field of fitness, … Adductor machine
The hip joint is one of the most flexible joints in the human body and allows movement in all dimensions. Therefore the training of this muscle group should be designed accordingly. The abduction in the hip joint is not performed by the muscles on the thigh, but by the gluteal muscles. This exercise is therefore … Abductor machine
Cross lifting is a training exercise for the targeted muscle build-up of the lower back muscles. The specific simulation of lifting an object correctly makes cross lifting functional. Thus, cross lifting must be a fixed component of health-oriented strength training. A low training weight is self-explanatory. The exercise of hyperextension is also suitable for training … Cross lifting
Lateral lifting is a form of exercise used in shoulder muscle training for isolated strain on the shoulder muscles (deltoid muscle), and is increasingly used in weight training and bodybuilding. In free weight training, this exercise can only be performed with dumbbells. For beginners, the training of this muscle group on the shoulder machine is … Page lift
Target muscle: upper straight abdominal muscles Repetitions: until exhaustion Number of sets: 3 – 5 Execution of movement: slowThe knee joints are at a right angle, the view is towards the ceiling. The hands are at the side of the head. The upper body lies flat on the mat. The upper body is lifted from … The Crunch
Training on the leg press is a conventional form of leg muscle training in strength training. Especially in order to counteract the high pressure loads on the joints of the lower extremities, well-trained thigh and lower leg muscles are necessary. Especially the training of the thigh extensor muscles (M. quadrizeps femoris) and the calf muscles … Leg press
The leg extension is particularly suitable for isolated strain on the thigh extensor muscles. Especially in bodybuilding, this exercise is used to specifically pre-fatigue the muscle in order to then optimally load it in the following leg press exercise. However, the leg extension exercise is not suitable for rehabilitation after a cruciate ligament O. P. … Leg extension
