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 »
Close grip bench
May 23rd, 2023 3:27 PM Mr. Q Categories: Barbell
The close grip bench press is a variation of the bench press that primarily targets the triceps muscles, while also engaging the chest and shoulders to a lesser extent. It involves performing the bench press with a narrower grip on the barbell, placing more emphasis on the triceps. Possible Stretches […] Read more »
Incline press
May 23rd, 2023 3:25 PM Mr. Q Categories: Barbell
The incline press is a variation of the bench press that targets the upper chest muscles (clavicular portion of the pectoralis major) as well as the shoulders and triceps. It involves lying on an inclined bench and pressing a barbell away from your chest at an incline angle. Possible Stretches […] Read more »
Bench press
May 23rd, 2023 3:22 PM Mr. Q Categories: Barbell
The bench press is a classic compound exercise that primarily targets the muscles of the chest, shoulders, and triceps. It involves lying on a flat bench and pressing a barbell away from your chest while maintaining a stable and controlled position. Possible Stretches to do prior to exercise: Warmups to […] Read more »
Row
May 22nd, 2023 6:13 PM Mr. Q Categories: Barbell
The barbell row is a compound exercise that primarily targets the muscles of the upper back, including the latissimus dorsi and the rhomboids. It involves pulling a barbell towards your torso while maintaining a strong and stable position. Possible Stretches to do prior to exercise: Warmups to do prior to […] Read more »
Ab Roll out
May 22nd, 2023 6:11 PM Mr. Q Categories: Barbell
The barbell ab roll-out is a challenging exercise that targets the muscles of the core, particularly the abdominals. It involves extending the body forward while kneeling and using a barbell to roll out and then contracting the core muscles to roll back to the starting position. Possible Stretches to do […] Read more »
Good Morning
May 22nd, 2023 6:10 PM Mr. Q Categories: Barbell
Barbell good morning is a compound exercise that primarily targets the muscles of the lower back and hamstrings. It involves bending forward at the hips while keeping a straight back, mimicking the movement of bowing or bending forward to pick up an object. Possible Stretches to do prior to exercise: […] Read more »