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A barbell, dumbbells, trap bar, [3] resistance bands, parallel bars, [4] or a Smith machine [5] may be used for resistance, and overhand, inside, outside, underhand or mixed grip can be used. The barbell can be held in front of the thighs, resting on the quadriceps, or behind, resting on the hamstrings.
Muscles targeted: Obliques, rectus abdominis, transverse abdominis, trapezius, rhomboids, deltoids, biceps, triceps Why it rocks: The halo exercise improves shoulder mobility and stability while ...
The face pull is a weight training exercise that primarily targets the musculature of the upper back and shoulders, namely the posterior deltoids, trapezius, rhomboids, Latissimus dorsi as well as the biceps. [1] The face pull is considered an important exercise for shoulder health and stability. [2]
Sit on a bench with dumbbells at shoulder height. Press the weights overhead, then lower them back to start. RELATED: 5 Treadmill Walking Workouts for Weight Loss Day 2: Power Walking Intervals
The arms hang straight down. The goal is to bring the arms to the side away from the body at a 90-degree angle. While leverage is most difficult with fully extended elbows, a slight bend is useful as it allows the lifter to maintain awareness of this. This movement is commonly done using dumbbells to add resistance to the weight of the arms.
These 12 dumbbell workout routines prove how useful and versatile the equipment can be for lifters of all experience levels to do a range of exercises.
This is a compound exercise that also involves the trapezius, upper back, forearms, triceps, and the biceps. The narrower the grip the more the trapezius muscles are exercised. Upright rows are prone to injure the shoulder through internal rotation and elevation of the ball and socket joint.
Lunge. Stand with your feet hip-width apart. Hold a dumbbell in each hand and let your arms hang down at your sides. Step the right foot back into a lunge position. Brace your core and lower down ...