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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Anatomy of the 30° Incline Pronating (Rotating) DB Press The 30 Degree Incline Pronating DB Press primarily strengthens the clavicular fibers of the pectoral muscles (upper pecs). The triceps and anterior deltoids work as synergists in this exercise. The pronation and supination of the wrists during the lifting and lowering phases of this exercise leads to […]
Anatomy of the 60 Degree Incline DB Press Parallel Grip DB pressing is an excellent way to develop the strength of the prime movers – pectorals, deltoids, and triceps, while at the same time providing more balance to the stabilizing muscles of the shoulder. Improvement of overhead strength should be one goal of any pressing […]
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