Position: A supine position on the board with the head toward the upper end. The upper end of the board or the strap is held in the hands to keep the body in position. The knees are bent up toward the chest until the low back is flat against the board and the heels are 8 to 12 inches above the … [Read more...] about The Hip Raise on the Inclined Board
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Side Bends
Position: A standing position with the feet wide apart; the farther apart, the better. Both hands are at the sides and a dumbbell is grasped in one hand only. Action: Keeping both knees locked, the trunk is bent directly to the side on which the dumbbell is held until the is level with the knee … [Read more...] about Side Bends
Exercises For The Lower Back: The Bend Over
Position: A standing position with the feet fairly wide apart and the knees straight. The barbell is held across the shoulders, behind the neck. Action: From this position, keeping the knees locked, the trunk is inclined forward until it is parallel with the floor, then returned to the upright … [Read more...] about Exercises For The Lower Back: The Bend Over
The Upright Row
Position: A standing position with the feet a comfortable distance apart and the barbell held in front of the legs with the palms of the hands facing the body. The hands are quite close together, about 4 inches apart. Action: From this position, the arms are bent and the bar is pulled up until it … [Read more...] about The Upright Row
Rear deltoid laterals
This is a great exercise that I do along with front and side laterals to hit the muscles of my shoulders. The rear deltoid that is being stressed here is the weakest of the deltoid muscles and this exercise will really make a difference in strengthening the rear deltoid and therefore help widen your … [Read more...] about Rear deltoid laterals