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The main anatomical planes of the human body, including median (red), parasagittal (yellow), frontal or coronal plane (blue) and transverse or axial plane (green). A fly or flye is a strength training exercise in which the hand and arm move through an arc while the elbow is kept at a constant angle. Flies are used to work the muscles of the ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
Dumbbell March. Hold the pair of heavier dumbbells at chest height. Squeeze your shoulder blades, abs, and glutes to create full-body tension and keep a neutral spine (looking straight ahead ...
Raise the dumbbell up so it’s over your chest. Slowly let the dumbbell move behind your head, keeping your arms straight, until it creates a 45-degrees with the floor. Return back to the ...
"Selectorized" (adjustable) dumbbells are adjustable dumbbells that allow you to simply change the weight or number of plates when the dumbbells are resting in the dumbbell stand. This is achieved by adjusting the number of plates that follow the handle when lifted, e.g. by turning a dial or moving a selector pin — rather than manually adding ...
The lat pulldown is a key exercise to grow your back muscles. If you don't have a machine, these 4 lat pulldown alternatives will bring you similar results.