Crunches are perhaps the most popular exercise for developing the abdominal muscles. It is an effective exercise for increasing mass and defining the upper portion of the abdominals, but it can produce some negative results as for example a hunchback condition. Also, crunches do not eliminate the hip flexor muscles, but work together with the […]
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EXECUTION Sit on the edge of an exercise bench with your legs apart and feet flat on the floor. Bend over and place the elbow or hand of the left arm on the left thigh for support. The elbow of the right arm which is to be exercised should be placed on the inside of
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As a rule, bodybuilders prefer working out with free weights as opposed to exercise machines. The reasons for this are many, but probably the most important is that with free weights you can more effectively move the weights in a manner dictated by the muscles to get the results desired. With a machine exercise you
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EXECUTION Assume a stable back lying position on a bench press station. Your head, shoulders and buttocks should rest on the bench and there should be a slight arch in the lumbar spine. The barbell should be racked at an accessible height and positioned so that it is directly above your head. Grip the bar
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The chest is composed mainly of one large muscle, the pectoralis major, located on each side of the sternum (breast bone), This muscle spreads out in a fan-like manner from the upper arm to the clavicle (collarbone) entire sternum and the sixth and seventh ribs. The uppermost fibers run almost parallel to the anterior deltoid