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Category: Strength Training Exercises

Strength Training Exercises » Upper Body » Chest »

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 […]

Strength Training Exercises » Upper Body » Shoulder Girdle »

One Arm 45 Degree Incline Dumbbell Trap 3 Lift

Anatomy of the 45 Degree Incline DB Trap 3 Lift The one arm 45 degree Incline DB Trap 3 lift primarily works the lower oblique fibers of the trapezius. The trapezius is a large, manta ray-like muscle that is involved in support of the shoulder girdle and erection of the spine. Physiology of the 45 […]

Strength Training Exercises » Upper Body » Chest »

45 Degree Incline Dumbbell Flyes

Anatomy of the 45 Degree Incline DB Flyes Dumbbell Flyes are an excellent way to isolate the muscles of the pectoralis major and the anterior, or front aspect, of the deltoid. Flyes at all angles are helpful in improving the structural balance of the shoulder. They should be used in place of pressing when the […]

Strength Training Exercises » Lower Body » Quadriceps »

Back Barbell Step Up Mid Height

Anatomy and Physiology of the Back Barbell Step Up Mid Height Step Ups are multi-joint unilateral exercises that strengthen the muscles of the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, calves and feet. They improve overall leg strength, increase joint (knee and hip) stability, and provide structural integrity to the muscles around the knee and hip joint. Mid height […]

Strength Training Exercises » Lower Body » Posterior Chain »

Clean Grip Deadlifts from the Floor

Anatomy and Physiology of the Clean Grip Deadlift From the Floor The clean grip deadlift is a multi-joint, hip-dominant exercise that primarily strengthens the muscles of the posterior chain. As a true multi-joint lift for the legs, the quadriceps are also involved, though not to the extent of the erector spinae, glutes, and hamstrings. Due […]

Strength Training Exercises » Upper Body » Back »

Close Supinated Grip Pulldown

Anatomy of the Close Supinated Grip Pulldown The close supinated pulldown focuses on the latissimus dorsi (lats), the rhomboids, biceps, and forearm muscles. When in supination, stress is more specifically targeted on the biceps brachii, as well as most vertically-arranged fibers of the latissimus. Physiology of the Close Supinated Grip Pulldown The latissimus dorsi have […]

Strength Training Exercises » Lower Body » Posterior Chain »

Horizontal DB Back Extension

Anatomy of the Horizontal DB Back Extension The Horizontal DB Back Extension primarily strengthens the hamstrings, gluteus maximus, and the erector spinae muscles of the lower back.  The muscles of the middle and upper back, the abdominal muscles, and the hamstrings are also recruited as stabilizers. The hamstrings, gluteus maximus, and erector spinae are the […]

Strength Training Exercises » Lower Body » Hamstrings »

Eccentric Lying Leg Curls, Hips and Toes Neutral

Anatomy and Physiology of Eccentric Lying Leg Curls, Hips and Toes Neutral Leg curls are a great accessory exercise for the hamstrings, and unlike their counter-movement – the leg extension – provide no shear forces to the knee. Though leg curls by themselves will not develop the full strength potential of the hamstrings, they are […]

Strength Training Exercises » Lower Body » Calves »

Seated Calf Raises: Knees Wide, Feet Mid, Toes Straight

Anatomy and Physiology of Seated Calf Raises: Knees Wide, Feet Mid, Toes Straight The seated calf raise strengthens the muscles of the calves, primarily the soleus. The soleus consists of mostly slower twitch muscle fibers. It functions as a postural muscle and serves in locomotion. By comparison, the gastrocnemius tends to be faster-twitch, and functions […]

Strength Training Exercises » Lower Body » Calves »

Standing Calf Raises: Feet Shoulder-Width, Toes Straight

Anatomy and Physiology of the Standing Calf Raise: Feet Shoulder-Width, Toes Straight The standing calf raise strengthens the muscles of the calves, primarily the gastrocnemius. The gastrocnemius is typically comprised of relatively fast-twitch fibers, whereas the soleus is composed of mostly slower-twitch fibers. While the gastroc is more responsible for propulsion, the soleus is more […]

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