Biceps curl

A well developed upper arm musculature counts as an indicator of physical fitness and is therefore often used by men, especially in the fitness sector. Compared to triceps pressing, biceps curl trains the front part of the upper arm. The biceps curl is the most classical way to train the upper arm flexor muscle (M. … Biceps curl

Squats

Introduction Squatting is a discipline in powerlifting along with bench press and cross lifting and is used especially in bodybuilding to build up muscles. Squats are very popular in strength training because of the high number of activated muscle groups. However, this exercise should only be used with caution. Experienced fitness athletes and bodybuilders have … Squats

Calf lifter

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

Triceps Pushing

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