Oct 15, 2015 | Exercises, Leg Exercises
Introduction. The Leg Press is a lower body exercise that primarily targets the quadriceps but also works the calves, hamstrings and glutes. This is a compound exercise which is well suited to beginner lifters. Alternatives. Front Squat Goblet Squat Technique....
Oct 15, 2015 | Exercises, Triceps Exercises
Introduction. The Overhead Cable Triceps Extension is an upper body exercise that primarily targets the triceps. This is an isolation exercise which is well suited to beginner lifters. Alternatives. Overhead Triceps Extension Technique. Stand with your back facing a...
Oct 15, 2015 | Abs Exercises, Exercises
Introduction. The Incline Weighted Crunch is a core exercise that primarily targets the abdominals but also works the obliques. This is an isolation exercise which is well suited to beginner lifters. Alternatives. Incline Crunch Lying Leg Raise Notes. Use either a...
Oct 15, 2015 | Back Exercises, Exercises, Shoulder Exercises
Introduction. The Dumbbell Shrug is an upper body exercise that primarily targets the traps but also works the deltoids and back. This is an isolation exercise which is well suited to beginner lifters. Alternatives. Barbell Shrug Kettlebell Shrug Technique. Hold a...
Oct 15, 2015 | Biceps Exercises, Exercises
Introduction. The Reverse Grip Curl is an upper body exercise that primarily targets the biceps but also works the forearms. This is an isolation exercise which is well suited to beginner lifters. Alternatives. Regular Grip Cable Curl Notes. If you don’t have an EZ...
Oct 15, 2015 | Exercises, Leg Exercises
Introduction. The Barbell Back Squat is a lower body exercise that primarily targets the quadriceps but also works the calves, hamstrings and glutes. This is a compound exercise which is well suited to expert lifters. Alternatives. Goblet Squat Front Squat Technique....
Oct 15, 2015 | Exercises, Triceps Exercises
Introduction. The Overhead Triceps Extension is an upper body exercise that primarily targets the triceps. This is an isolation exercise which is well suited to beginner lifters. Alternatives. Cable Rope Overhead Extension Technique. Lift a dumbbell over your head and...
Oct 15, 2015 | Chest-Exercises, Exercises, Triceps Exercises
Introduction. The Close Grip Bench Press is an upper body exercise that primarily targets the triceps but also works the chest and shoulders. This is a compound exercise which is well suited to intermediate lifters. Alternatives. Close grip Push up Neutral grip...
Oct 15, 2015 | Exercises, Leg Exercises
Introduction. The Leg Press Calf Raise is a lower body exercise that primarily targets the calves. This is an isolation exercise which is well suited to beginner lifters. Alternatives. Single-leg calf raise Smith machine calf raise Technique. In a leg press machine,...
Oct 15, 2015 | Back Exercises, Exercises
Introduction. The Close Grip Lat Pulldown is an upper body exercise that primarily targets the lats but also works the biceps, middle back and shoulders. This is a compound exercise which is well suited to beginner lifters. Alternatives. Pull up Assisted Pull up...
