A fly (or flye) is a strength training exercise in which the hand and arm move through an arc while the elbow is kept at a constant angle. Flies are used to work the muscles of the upper body. Because these exercises use the arms as levers at their longest possible length, the amount of [...]
Archive for August, 2008
Bosu- Strength Training-Series 39
Posted in Dumbell Flyes, Medial deltoid on August 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Bosu- Strength Training-Series 39
Posted in Dumbell Flyes, Medial deltoid on August 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
A fly (or flye) is a strength training exercise in which the hand and arm move through an arc while the elbow is kept at a constant angle. Flies are used to work the muscles of the upper body. Because these exercises use the arms as levers at their longest possible length, the amount of [...]
Bhangra Aerobics
Posted in The Hindu, bhangra aerobics on August 30, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Try Bhangra Aerobics instead of regular aerobics. The drum beats are infectious. The steps are very ethnic and traditional punjabi.
Lots of jumps and shoulder shakes makes it a very high intensity workout.
You can even wear kurtis instead of lycra leotards uncomfortable tight fitted clothes and add fun element to your workout.
Bhangra is the Indian rural [...]
Bhangra Aerobics
Posted in The Hindu, bhangra aerobics on August 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Try Bhangra Aerobics instead of regular aerobics. The drum beats are infectious. The steps are very ethnic and traditional punjabi.
Lots of jumps and shoulder shakes makes it a very high intensity workout.
You can even wear kurtis instead of lycra leotards uncomfortable tight fitted clothes and add fun element to your workout.
Bhangra is the Indian rural [...]
Bhangra Aerobics
Posted in The Hindu, bhangra aerobics on August 30, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Try Bhangra Aerobics instead of regular aerobics. The drum beats are infectious. The steps are very ethnic and traditional punjabi.
Lots of jumps and shoulder shakes makes it a very high intensity workout.
You can even wear kurtis instead of lycra leotards uncomfortable tight fitted clothes and add fun element to your workout.
Bosu- Strength Training-Series 38
Posted in posterior deltoid, rear deltoid on August 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Exercise for Posterior Deltoid Muscle
The posterior deltoid is the smallest of the deltoid muscles. It is also the most important muscle to help give you the ’rounded shoulder’ look.Posterior Deltoid Function
The function of the posterior deltoid/shoulder muscle is for shoulder extension, transverse extension, transverse abduction and external rotation.
Posterior Deltoid Origin
The origin of attaches onto [...]
Bosu- Strength Training-Series 38
Posted in posterior deltoid, rear deltoid on August 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Exercise for Posterior Deltoid Muscle
The posterior deltoid is the smallest of the deltoid muscles. It is also the most important muscle to help give you the ’rounded shoulder’ look.Posterior Deltoid Function
The function of the posterior deltoid/shoulder muscle is for shoulder extension, transverse extension, transverse abduction and external rotation.
Posterior Deltoid Origin
The origin of attaches onto [...]
Bosu- Strength Training-Series 37
Posted in Bicep Curl on August 28, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Bicep Curl
Instructions
Sit on Bosu. Position two dumbbells to sides, palms facing in, arms straight.
Execution
With elbows to the sides, raise one dumbbell and rotate forearm until forearm is vertical and palm faces shoulder. Lower to original position and repeat with opposite arm. Continue to alternate between sides.
Comments
Biceps may be exercised alternating (as described), simultaneous, or in [...]
Bosu- Strength Training-Series 37
Posted in Bicep Curl on August 28, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Bicep Curl
Instructions
Sit on Bosu. Position two dumbbells to sides, palms facing in, arms straight.
Execution
With elbows to the sides, raise one dumbbell and rotate forearm until forearm is vertical and palm faces shoulder. Lower to original position and repeat with opposite arm. Continue to alternate between sides.
Comments
Biceps may be exercised alternating (as described), simultaneous, or in [...]
Bosu- Strength Training-Series 36
Posted in anterior deltoid, front raises, tubing on August 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Dumbell front raises
Instructions
Grasp dumbbells in both hands.
Execution
Raise dumbbells with elbows fixed in a 10° to 30° angle throughout until upper arms are parallel to the floor.
Muscles
Target
Deltoid, Anterior
Synergists
Pectoralis Major, ClavicularDeltoid, LateralTrapezius, MiddleTrapezius, LowerSerratus Anterior, Inferior Digitations
Stabilizers
Trapezius, UpperLevator ScapulaeWrist Extensors
A variation of the above can also be done with the tubing instead of a Dumbell. Place [...]
