Reverse Crunch

Introduction The “Reverse Crunch” is a popular exercise to train the lower part of the straight abdominal muscles (M. rectus abdominis). However, it is not recommended to use this exercise in isolation during training, but as a supplement to the Abdominal Crunch. The muscle training of the lower abdominal muscles is based on a well … Reverse Crunch

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

Hyperextension

Introduction The most common form of back pain is in the area of the lumbar spine. Lack of exercise, incorrect posture, sedentary work and incorrect loads in sports lead to complaints in the lumbar spine area. Since these muscles are hardly used in everyday movements, they are underdeveloped in most cases. One-sided strains in sports … Hyperextension

Butterfly

The exercise of the butterfly counts next to the bench press and the fleece as a form of exercise for the development of the chest muscles and is especially used in bodybuilding. However, in contrast to bench press, in which the triceps (M. triceps brachii) and the deltoid muscle (M. deltoideus) take over part of … Butterfly

Latissimus extract

Introduction A strong back is not only a sign of physical fitness but also serves to maintain physical health. Back pain is one of the most common diseases in Germany. Wrong posture and too little movement additionally increase the risk of these complaints. However not only sporty passive humans plague over back pain, but numerous … Latissimus extract

Lateral push-ups

Introduction The lateral push-ups are the most effective training for the training of the external and internal oblique abdominal muscles (M. obliquus externus abdominis), but are often overshadowed by training of the straight abdominal muscles. Similar to the Abdominal Crunch and the Reverse Crunch, no equipment is necessary for optimal training. Especially for sports that … Lateral push-ups

Training planning – How many sentences should you make? | Lateral push-ups

Training planning – How many sentences should you make? Depending on the training goal, about 3 to 5 sets of 15 push-ups each are recommended. Those who can do more than 15 should calmly push themselves to their limits in order to achieve optimal training success. Typical errors during execution Many athletes train the oblique … Training planning – How many sentences should you make? | Lateral push-ups