Front squat
May 23rd, 2023 4:01 PM Mr. Q Categories: Barbell
The barbell front squat is a compound exercise that targets the muscles of the lower body, with an emphasis on the quadriceps, as well as engaging the core muscles. It is a variation of the squat exercise where the barbell is positioned in front of the body, challenging your balance […] Read more »
Split squat
May 23rd, 2023 3:59 PM Mr. Q Categories: Barbell
The barbell split squat, also known as the barbell lunge, is a compound exercise that targets the muscles of the lower body, including the quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes. It is a unilateral exercise that helps develop leg strength, balance, and stability. Possible Stretches to do prior to exercise: Warmups to […] Read more »
Squat
May 23rd, 2023 3:57 PM Mr. Q Categories: Barbell
The barbell squat is a compound exercise that primarily targets the muscles of the lower body, including the quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes. It is a fundamental movement that helps develop leg strength, power, and overall lower body stability. Possible Stretches to do prior to exercise: Warmups to do prior to […] Read more »
Dead lift
May 23rd, 2023 3:50 PM Mr. Q Categories: Barbell
The barbell deadlift is a compound exercise that targets multiple muscle groups, including the hamstrings, glutes, lower back, and grip muscles. It involves lifting a loaded barbell from the floor while maintaining a proper lifting technique and form. Possible Stretches to do prior to exercise: Warmups to do prior to […] Read more »
Incline anti-gravity press
May 23rd, 2023 3:43 PM Mr. Q Categories: Barbell
The barbell incline anti-gravity shoulder press is an exercise that targets the shoulder muscles while also engaging the upper chest and triceps. It is performed on an inclined bench to target the anterior deltoids (front shoulders) and provide an anti-gravity resistance. Possible Stretches to do prior to exercise: Warmups to […] Read more »
Incline front raise
May 23rd, 2023 3:38 PM Mr. Q Categories: Barbell
The incline front raise is an isolation exercise that primarily targets the front deltoids (anterior deltoids) of the shoulders. It involves lifting dumbbells or a barbell from a forward position to shoulder level while on an inclined bench. Possible Stretches to do prior to exercise: Warmups to do prior to […] Read more »
Shoulder press
May 23rd, 2023 3:36 PM Mr. Q Categories: Barbell
The shoulder press, also known as the overhead press, is a compound exercise that primarily targets the deltoid muscles of the shoulders, while also engaging the triceps and upper back. It involves pressing a barbell or dumbbells from shoulder level to an overhead position. Possible Stretches to do prior to […] Read more »
Upright row
May 23rd, 2023 3:32 PM Mr. Q Categories: Barbell
The upright row is a compound exercise that primarily targets the muscles of the shoulders and upper back. It involves lifting a barbell or dumbbells from a hanging position to the level of the collarbone, simulating a rowing motion. Possible Stretches to do prior to exercise: Warmups to do prior […] Read more »
Shrug
May 23rd, 2023 3:30 PM Mr. Q Categories: Barbell
The barbell shrug is an exercise that primarily targets the trapezius muscles, which are located in the upper back and neck. It involves lifting a barbell with your shoulders in a controlled upward motion, allowing for a strong contraction of the trapezius muscles. Possible Stretches to do prior to exercise: […] Read more »
Decline press
May 23rd, 2023 3:28 PM Mr. Q Categories: Barbell
The decline press is a variation of the bench press that targets the lower chest muscles (sternal portion of the pectoralis major), while also engaging the shoulders and triceps to a lesser extent. It involves performing the bench press on a decline bench, with the head positioned lower than the […] Read more »