Cross lifting

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

Page lift

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

Rowing sitting with the expander

Introduction A pronounced back musculature not only fulfills optical incentives, but is also a preventive measure to prevent back problems. It supports the trunk in all everyday movements and thus enables pain-free movements. In almost all static and dynamic movements (except for pure movements of the extremities) the back muscles also contract. According to statistical … Rowing sitting with the expander

Bench press

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

The Crunch

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

Abdominal crunch with the expander

The abdominal muscles and deep back muscles are responsible for the upright gait of the human body and are therefore particularly important for functional strength training. Since the most common disease No. 1 is back pain, back and abdominal muscle training is of particular importance in a health-oriented muscle building training. The abdominal crunch is … Abdominal crunch with the expander

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

Leg extension

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

Leg muscle training

The leg muscles Since leg muscle training involves movement via the hip joint and knee joint as well as the ankle joint, the number of muscles involved is correspondingly high. The hip joint allows the human being to move the thighs in all dimensions, and a training of the leg muscles must therefore be very … Leg muscle training

Leg muscles | Leg muscle training

Leg muscles Quadriceps (M. quadriceps femoris)/four-headed thigh muscle Quadrilateral thigh muscle (M. quadratus femoris) Hip lumbar muscle (M. iliopsoas) Large gluteus maximus muscle (M. gluteus maximus) Middle gluteus medius muscle (M. gluteus medius) Small gluteal muscle (M. gluteus minimus) Long thigh extractor (M. adducotor longus) Short femoral adductor (M. adductor brevis) Large thigh extractor (M. … Leg muscles | Leg muscle training

Triceps pressing with the expander

Introduction The training of the upper arm extensor muscles is often neglected in strength training. However, as agonist and antagonist, biceps and triceps should be trained alternately. Triceps pushing is, in addition to the covers, an effective exercise for developing the arm extensor (M. triceps brachii) in a targeted manner. Due to the continuously increasing … Triceps pressing with the expander