The exercise of the “flying” in strength training serves to develop the chest muscles. Following the Butterfly, the movement is performed while lying down and thus the spine rests securely on a bench, preventing back problems. Since this exercise is done exclusively with dumbbells, it requires a high degree of movement coordination and certain training … Flying
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
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
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
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
