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Romanian deadlift. Standing with feet hip-width apart, slightly bend your knees. Hold a dumbbell in each hand, with your palms facing the body. Push your hips back to hinge forward.
Lunge. Stand with your feet hip-width apart. Hold a dumbbell in each hand and let your arms hang down at your sides. Step the right foot back into a lunge position. Brace your core and lower down ...
It is a challenging exercise, as poor form or execution can cause serious injury. [8] A deadlift is performed by grasping a dead weight on the floor and, while keeping the back very straight, standing up by contracting the erector spinae (primary lower back muscle). When performed correctly, the role of the arms in the deadlift is only that of ...
4 exercises that will help you perform fire hydrants better Because this exercise requires coordination, in addition to core stabilization and strength, it may be best to start with some simpler ...
The power clean, a weight training exercise not used in competition, [7] refers to any variant of the clean in which the lifter does not catch the bar in a full squat position (commonly accepted as thighs parallel to the floor or below). The hang clean begins with the barbell off the ground, hanging from the arms. Both power and hang cleans are ...
Using either a dumbbell or barbell the weight starts at a standing position and the movement focuses on the hip hinge movement while maintaining a flat back and slight bent at the knees. Taking your standard RDL form you slide one leg back with the front leg acting as the working leg and taking most of the lead the back leg is for stabilization.
Dumbbell Incline Press. Why: The incline press will target your upper chest by opening up the angle of tension. How to Do It: Lay down on the bench. Press your feet to the floor, and drive your ...
Abdominal exercises also put some degree of compressive force on the lumbar spine, putting unwanted stress on the lower back. In addition, exaggerated abdominal exercise can cause respiratory problems. [17] A study of twelve exercises concluded that no single exercise covered all abdominal muscles with high intensity and low compression. [18]