June 2013 - Physiqology

Lying Leg Curl Hips Neutral, Toes Straight and Pointed

Anatomy and Physiology of the Lying Leg Curl Hips Neutral, Toes Straight and Pointed Leg curls of all kinds are excellent assistive exercises for the hamstrings. They are unique because, unlike their counter-movement – the leg extension – they provide no shear forces to the knee, and provide a direct component of hamstring training that […]

30 Degree Decline Dumbbell Press Palms Neutral

Anatomy of the 30 Degree Decline Dumbbell Press Palms Neutral The 30° Decline Dumbbell Press is a great exercise for increasing the strength of pectorals, deltoids, and triceps. The synergistic muscles of the serratus anterior, coracobrachialis, subclavius, and the external rotators – infraspinatus and teres minor – also receive a great amount of stimulation. Physiology of […]

DB Gorsha Split Squat

Anatomy and Physiology of the DB Gorsha Split Squat The DB Gorsha Split Squat is an excellent exercise for improving both the strength and the mobility of the quadriceps and glutes. Kinesthetic awareness is a large component of this and all unilateral lower body exercises, as you will be required to balance on one leg […]

One Arm Dumbbell Row Pronated Grip

Anatomy of the One Arm Dumbbell Row Pronated Grip The one arm dumbbell row with a Pronated Grip targets the muscles of the trapezius, rhomboids, latissimus dorsi, and posterior deltoids. The muscles of the arm – particularly the biceps brachialis and the brachioradialis work as synergists to help perform the movement. Physiology of the One Arm Dumbbell Row Pronated […]

Cuban Press / Muscle Snatch

Anatomy for the Cuban Press / Muscle Snatch The Cuban Press – also referred to as the Muscle Snatch – is often used as an advanced movement for training the external rotator muscles. It is employed to train the infraspinatus and teres minor ballistically to improve those muscles’ ability to contract at high speeds to […]

45 Degree Incline DB Press Parallel Grip

Anatomy and Physiology of the 45 Degree Incline DB Press Parallel Grip DB pressing improves the strength of the pectorals, deltoids, and triceps. The dumbbell (DB) form of this particular exercise is prelude to the 45° Degree Incline Bench Press, viewed by most coaches as the best predictor lift for the upper body for most […]

(Don’t) Get In Shape for the Summer

Please don’t get in shape for the summer. Don’t get in shape for the Hamptons. Don’t get in shape for the beach. Do not get in shape for that upcoming wedding. Even if it’s your own. And above all, do not bother to get in shape for your upcoming birthday, whether you’re turning 30, 40, […]

Barbell Back Squats Heels Elevated

Anatomy of the Barbell Back Squat Heels Elevated Squats are quadriceps-dominant, multi-joint exercises. The quadriceps muscle group includes the vastus medialis, vastus lateralis, vastus intermedius, and the rectus femoris. Although squats place most of the demand on the aforementioned muscles, they also target the glutes and hamstrings as primary movers. Several other muscles – including […]

Close Grip Pull-ups

Anatomy of the Close Grip Pull-Up Pull-ups and chins are advanced strength training exercises. The ability to work with one’s own bodyweight is a hallmark of strength, and the ability to perform pull-ups and chins makes you more independent as a trainee, because as you become stronger, you no longer need the lat pulldown apparatus. […]

60 Degree Incline Close Grip Bench Press

Anatomy of the 60 Degree Incline Close Grip Bench Press The 60 degree Incline Close Grip Bench Press is an excellent exercise for strengthening the clavicular fibers of the pectoral muscles (upper pecs), and all three heads of the triceps (lateral, medial and long heads). Additionally, the serratus anterior, coracobrachialis, and subclavius, along with the […]

Month: June 2013