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In strength training, rowing (or a row, usually preceded by a qualifying adjective — for instance a cable seated row, barbell upright row, dumbbell bent-over row, T-bar rows, et cetera) is an exercise where the purpose is to strengthen the muscles that draw the rower's arms toward the body (latissimus dorsi) as well as those that retract the scapulae (trapezius and rhomboids) and those that ...
Two-arm dumbbell bent-over-row: [1] The barbell is replaced by two dumbbells, [3] one for each hand. Pendlay row: [1] [4] named after Glenn Pendlay; the back is parallel to the ground and the weight lifted from the floor. Yates row: [5] [1] named after Dorian Yates; a row done with underhand grip and a slightly more upright torso than a regular ...
It can be performed with both arms, or one arm at a time. This is an isolation exercise for the triceps. It is also known as the french curl. Equipment: dumbbell(s), barbell, cable machine or triceps extension machine. Major variants: lying ~ (lying face up with the weights over the face), kickback (bent over with the upper arm parallel to the ...
ShutterstockThe kettlebell stands out as one of the most versatile tools in any gym arsenal. The ability to turn traditional squats, deadlifts, lunges, and RDLs into dynamic muscle and strength ...
The kettlebell is held in one arm and moved in a circular motion around the body, switching hands in front and behind. Variations can include passing through the legs in a figure-8. Bent press A press utilizing a bent-leg windmill position to lift heavier weight than is otherwise possible. Clean
Adding weight with a set of dumbbells is one of the best ways to level up bodyweight exercises that work the lower body. Leg exercises such as squats and lunges elevate your heart rate, improving ...
Unilateral training involves the performance of physical exercises using one limb instead of two. Such exercises should be considered as being distinct from bilateral, two limbed, exercises. For example, unilateral squats use one leg, and bilateral squats use two legs. A unilateral bench press uses one arm and a bilateral bench press two arms.
Single-leg balance showed the steepest decline with age in a new study.