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Push-ups
Description: The push-up is a bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the muscles of the chest, shoulders, and triceps. Benefits: Push-ups are a functional movement that helps to improve upper body strength, core stability, and overall muscle endurance. Profile: Equipment: None Type: Bodyweight Tempo: 2-1-2-0 Level: Beginner Muscles: Primary Muscles Secondary Muscles Classification: Utility: Basic Mechanics:…
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Dumbbell Neutral Grip Decline Bench Press
Description: The Dumbbell Neutral Grip Decline Bench Press is a variation of the bench press exercise that targets the lower chest muscles, specifically the lower fibers of the pectoralis major. This exercise is performed using dumbbells while lying on a decline bench with a neutral (palms facing each other) grip. It’s an effective way to…
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Dumbbell Alternating Flat Bench Press
Description: The Dumbbell Alternating Flat Bench Press is a variation of the bench press exercise that targets the chest muscles, particularly the pectoralis major. In this exercise, you alternate pressing dumbbells while lying flat on a bench. It’s an effective way to work on chest strength and muscle balance. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Dumbbells, Flat Bench…
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Dumbbell Alternating Incline Bench Press
Description: The Dumbbell Alternating Incline Bench Press is a variation of the bench press exercise that targets the chest muscles, particularly the upper portion of the pectoralis major. In this exercise, you alternate pressing dumbbells while lying on an inclined bench. It’s an effective way to develop upper chest strength and muscle balance. Benefits: Profile:…
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Dumbbell Alternating Decline Bench Press
Description: The Dumbbell Alternating Decline Bench Press is a variation of the bench press exercise that focuses on the lower chest muscles. This exercise is performed on a decline bench, targeting the lower pectoralis major. Alternating dumbbell presses engage your chest and improve muscle balance. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Dumbbells, Decline Bench Type: Strength Level: Intermediate…
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Cable Chest Press
Description: Cable Chest Press (standing) is a strength training exercise that targets the chest muscles, primarily the pectoralis major. This exercise is performed using a cable machine with an adjustable handle height. It’s an effective way to build chest strength and muscle mass while also engaging the shoulders and triceps. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Cable machine…
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Cable Crossover Press
Description: The Cable Crossover Press is a strength training exercise that targets the chest muscles, particularly the pectoralis major. This exercise is performed using a cable machine with two pulleys and adjustable handles. It’s a versatile exercise that allows you to work the chest from various angles, promoting muscle development and definition. Benefits: Profile: Equipment:…
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Cable Narrow Grip Press
Description: The Cable Narrow Grip Press is a strength training exercise that targets the chest muscles, specifically the pectoralis major. In this variation, the cables run under the arms along the inside of the body, and the pulley height is lower to allow the cable to run comfortably under the arms. It’s an effective way…
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Cable Seated Chest Press
Description: The Cable Seated Chest Press is a machine based pressing exercise that targets the pectoral muscles as a whole. The guided path of the machine keeps the movement stable, which lets you focus on pushing with the chest and train safely without a spotter. It is a reliable way to build chest pressing strength…
