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The standing calf raise is performed by plantarflexing the feet to lift the body. If a weight is used, then it rests upon the shoulders, or is held in the hand(s). This is an isolation exercise for the calves; it particularly emphasises the gastrocnemius muscle, and recruits the soleus muscle. [6] Equipment Body weight, dumbbells, barbell ...
The overhead press, also known as the shoulder press, strict press or military press, is an upper-body weight training exercise in which the trainee presses a weight overhead while seated or standing. It is mainly used to develop the anterior deltoid muscles of the shoulder. [1] The standing version was once a component of the sport of Olympic ...
His 13th record was ratified in December 2011. [4] One of his records was included in Guinness World Records 2012, mentioning his arm-curled weight in an hour. [5] Four of his records were included in Guinness World Records 2013, pertaining to the most weighted lifted in an hour in the bench press, barbell row, dumbbell row and lateral raise.
Lower your body into a squat position by bending your knees and pushing your hips back, ensuring your knees track over your toes and your back remains straight. Push through your heels to return ...
Exercises like dumbbell side bends and plank rows focus on your core and provide a full-body sculpting experience, helping you achieve a toned midsection and overall strength. 1. Dumbbell Side Bends
Lift the weights, gripping them tightly, and keep your neck in a neutral position by gazing straight ahead. Pull from the upper arm, driving the weight up toward your torso. Squeeze your back for ...
The pull-down exercise is a strength training exercise designed to develop the latissimus dorsi muscle. It performs the functions of downward rotation and depression of the scapulae combined with adduction and extension of the shoulder joint. The cable lat pull-down is done where the handle is moved via a cable pulley, as opposed to doing pull ...
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.