Grasp a stirrup handle of a high pulley cable in both hands and kneel down in front of the weight stack. Pull the hands down until they are alongside the head close to one ear with the elbows bent. In this starting position, the cable should be taut. Inhale and hold your breath as you […]
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Assume a prone (face down) position on an exercise bench or sturdy table. Your shoulders should be on the far edge of the bench or table so that your head can hang down freely. For bodybuilders and athletes with no neck problems, weights should be added to the head to provide more resistance. Most convenient
Execution Assume a well-balanced standing position with your feet shoulder width apart and your toes pointed slightly to the sides. For greater balance, assume a stride stance, i.e., one foot slightly in front of the other. Hold a barbell in both hands with a pronated grip, wider than shoulder width apart The bar should be
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EXECUTION Assume a stable supine position on an exercise bench with the feet in full contact with the floor. Hold a dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip and with the arms fully extended. The arms should be fully extended (or locked in the elbow) and held vertical with the hands directly above the
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Although the leg extension exercise is potentially dangerous to the knees it is still of value to bodybuilders. Its key benefit is in development of the teardrop effect of the quadriceps, especially of the vastus lateralis and medialis muscles located on the anterior thigh. The keys to safety in executing leg extensions is to do