Bench Press

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The bench press is a staple exercise in many workout routines. It is considered a compound exercise as it has the ability to target multiple muscle groups at once: the pectoralis major of the chest, anterior deltoids of the shoulder, and triceps brachii of the upper arm.… Read the rest

How to Do a Leg Press

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The leg press is well known by fitness enthusiasts for its ability to build strong upper legs. The exercise targets the hamstrings and quadriceps of the uppers legs, as well as the glutes. The maneuver can be performed on a horizontal leg press machine or on a 45-degree angle machine.… Read the rest

How to Do a Side-Lying Leg Raise

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Side-lying leg raises are great in that they can be performed almost anywhere and do not require any additional equipment. This exercise targets one of the strongest yet often overlooked muscles in the body, the gluteus maximus.… Read the rest

How to Do a Bent-Over Row

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The bent over row is highly regarded as one of the best exercises for working the back and shoulders. The trapezius, infraspinatus, rhomboids, latissimus dorsi, teres major, teres minor and posterior deltoid are all targeted during the maneuver.… Read the rest

How to Do a Leg Raise

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Leg raises are an excellent addition for anyone looking to round out an abdominal-specific routine. This exercise targets the lower abdominals, which are notoriously difficult to work but very important to overall core fitness. Leg raises require no additional equipment to perform and can be modified to suit any fitness level.… Read the rest

How to Do a Sit-Up

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Sit-ups are a classic addition to any fitness routine that requires no additional equipment to complete. While sit-ups are known to target the abdominals, they also activate the pectorals of the chest, the hip flexors, the lower back, and neck.… Read the rest