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  2. Push-up - Wikipedia

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    While the anterior deltoids and pectoralis major muscles work to horizontally adduct the upper arms during the upward phase of a push-up, the triceps brachii muscles, or triceps for short, are also hard at work extending the elbow joints so the arms can be fully extended. The triceps also control the speed of elbow-joint flexion during the ...

  3. Serratus punch - Wikipedia

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    The serratus punch is an exercise that works scapular protraction using the serratus anterior muscle and to a lesser extent the pectoralis minor. [1] [2] The exercise even performed at maximum voluntary isometric contraction did not increase pain in one study in people with shoulder pain. [3]

  4. Pull-down (exercise) - Wikipedia

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    Cable pull-down exercise to the front with a medium-width overhand (pronated) grip. 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.

  5. 9 exercises to strengthen and tone your shoulders - AOL

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    These simple shoulder exercises for women will help you tone and strengthen the arms, without bulking up. Plus, improve posture and reduce your risk of injury. 9 exercises to strengthen and tone ...

  6. 7 Shoulder-Strengthening Exercises for Better Posture and ...

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    For all these reasons, you want to turn to the shoulder-strengthening exercises below. How to use this list: Complete each exercise in the order listed below for the number of reps described. Do 2 ...

  7. Pectoralis minor - Wikipedia

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    Pectoralis minor muscle (/ ˌ p ɛ k t ə ˈ r æ l ɪ s ˈ m aɪ n ər /) is a thin, triangular muscle, situated at the upper part of the chest, beneath the pectoralis major in the human body. It arises from ribs III-V; it inserts onto the coracoid process of the scapula. It is innervated by the medial pectoral nerve.

  8. Pectoral muscles - Wikipedia

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    The pectoral fascia is a thin layer of tissue over the pectoralis major, extending toward the latissimus dorsi muscle on the back. Along with the pectoralis major and pectoralis minor, the subclavius muscle forms the axilla or armpit. The subclavius moves the shoulder downward and forward. Serratus anterior is another muscle on the front of the ...

  9. Bench press - Wikipedia

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    A conventional bench press uses the pectoralis major, front deltoids, [6] and triceps brachii to horizontally adduct the shoulder. While flat bench pressing, the pectoralis major and pectoralis minor muscles are activated. [7] [8] The exercise also uses the triceps and anconeus to extend the elbows. [6]