This article describes five exercises that help people gain strength and definition in the lower chest. 1. Incline pushup Pushups are a great multifunctional exercise because they work the entire upper body and back. Performing pushups at an incline will put more focus on the lower chest. Equi...
The pecs are a single muscle with three distinct regions: the lower, middle, and upper chest (1). The lower and middle portions make up the sternal head, where the upper chest consists of the clavicular head. Your lower chest muscle fibers orient horizontally and up. Meaning, exercises that...
Regardless of your needs, these lower-body warm-up exercises can prepare you for almost any type of workout.
10 Cross Training Exercises for Endurance Athletes: Prevent Injuries and Improve Performance byAmanda Capritto, CPT, CNC, CES, CF-L1 Every endurance athlete should be doing cross training exercises. Learn how to implement them effectively.Read more...
To get in starting position, keep your chest up, then slowly push your hips back and bend your knees slightly as you pick up the kettlebell so that you are in a hip hinge, which has less bend in the knee and more tilt from the upper body compared to a squat. Grasp your hands aroun...
Jump your feet back so that you are in a push-up position. Reverse the movement and return to the starting position; this is one repetition. What Are the Benefits of Lower Body Exercises? There are many benefits to lower body exercises, which are an essential part of any exercise routine...
Regardless of your needs, these lower-body warm-up exercises can prepare you for almost any type of workout.
Squat as deep as you can without pain, while keeping your heels on the floor and your chest tall. To stand up out of the bottom of the squat, spread the floor with your feet and push your legs into the ground. Use the TRX to help pull yourself up as needed. ...
3. Pike push-up Sets & RepsTarget Muscles 3 x 8-12Anterior deltoids, triceps brachii, pectoralis major (upper) Regular push-ups work your chest, shoulders, and triceps. Pike push-ups increase shoulder muscle activation and simulate doingoverhead presses with weights. While this is a challengin...
Jump up bringing knees up to chest. Land on balls of feet and repeat immediately. Remember to reduce ground contact time by landing soft on feet and springing into air. Lateral Box Push Offs Stand to side of box and place the left foot on top of box. ...