Introduction Bench press is the best known and most popular exercise in strength training to build up the chest muscles. Bench press is an integral part of every training plan, both in bodybuilding and fitness. By varying the training weight and the associated number of repetitions, bench press can be used to achieve the most … Bench 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
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
Introduction The training of the calf muscles (M. gastrocnemius) is not isolated in conventional fitness and health training. Training on the leg press puts sufficient strain on the twin calf muscle, so that this isolated exercise calf lifter does not appear to be practical and time-consuming. In bodybuilding and specific sports, however, targeted training of … Calf lifter
The training of the muscles of the three-headed upper arm extensor (triceps brachii) is often overshadowed by bicep training in strength training, although in most sports a well developed triceps musculature is more useful. Especially in sports where the upper arm has to be accelerated as quickly as possible (ball sauces, boxing, throwing, etc. ), … Triceps Pushing
