Weight training

Muscle building is a form of strength training with the aim of maximally increasing the muscle cross section. This form of muscle loading is mainly used in bodybuilding and fitness training. Muscle building is of course only one component of weight training. Muscle building Muscle building Muscle building and anabolic steroids Muscle building and nutrition … Weight training

Neck Pressing

Neck pressing is mainly used in various throwing and pushing disciplines in athletics and bodybuilding. However, neck pressing does not train the trapezoidal muscle that makes up the “bull’s neck” in weight training. By stretching the arms over the head, the shoulder muscles (M. deltoideos) and the arm extensor/triceps (M. triceps brachii) work. If you … Neck Pressing

Bent side lifting | Strength training for a strong back

Bent side lifting “Bent side lifting” is ideal for training the upper back and shoulder area. The starting position is the same as in the “Alternating Dumbbell Rowing” with a shoulder-wide stance, the upper body bent forward and the dumbbells hanging down by the outstretched arms. In this position, both arms are simultaneously raised sideways … Bent side lifting | Strength training for a strong back

Shoulder Lift

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

Leg press

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

Stretching of the lower back muscles | Training of the lower back muscles

Stretching of the lower back muscles Besides strengthening the lower back, stretching is also important to keep the lower back fit and mobile. One variation is stretching the lower back while standing. Here you are in a hip-wide stance and your arms hang down the left and right side of your body. From this position … Stretching of the lower back muscles | Training of the lower back muscles