Diamond push-ups focus mainly on the triceps brachii (aka your triceps), the muscle that runs along the back of your upper arm, according toCarolina Araujo, CPT, a New York-based strength coach. Your triceps work with your biceps on the front of your upper arm to enable extension and re...
When you dip you activate your triceps, and your biceps get far less stimulation. Building forearm strength with dips is beneficial as you need strength in this portion of your arm to maximize the amount of weight you can lift with other exercises. So, triceps dips can help you get the mo...
Reverse Push-Up: Version Two In a push-up, you push yourself away from the floor, so it makes sense that in the second version of a reverse push-up, also called an inverted row, youpullyourself away from the floor. Pulling instead of pushing requires your back and biceps to do most ...
Push Ups are an exercise that strengthens the entire body. It’s a pretty popular bodyweight exercise but many beginners don’t know that there are different kinds of push ups, and one specific pushup variation is the elevated pushup. In an elevated pushup, or incline pushup, either the ...
Elevated push ups allow you to make your workout easier or more challenging depending on the type of pushup. If you are just starting out and are unable to perform a pushup on the ground, putting your upper body on an elevated surface like a step or even against a wall will take some...
The chin-up primarily works the lats. The large muscles that run down the side of your back. However, since the arm is supinated, the biceps are in an advantageous position to help with the exercise. Making the chin-up an excellent biceps exercise too. What Is A Pull-Up? Just like ...
Focus on Full Range of Motion: Ensure you’re going all the way down and all the way up. Half-reps won’t cut it. Mind Your Grip: Experiment withgrip width. A wider grip focuses more on the lats, while a narrower grip targets biceps. ...
What are the three muscles that are involved in doing a push-up? What action does the gluteus maximus allow the body to do? What is the action of the orbicularis oculi and orbicularis oris muscle? Identify the muscle that performs the following function: Adducts and flexes arm. ...
But that doesn’t mean his sessions are easy. Through some rounds on the steep bouldering wall and time in the weight room doing pull-ups, pushups, and various other exercises, we confirmed what I had long suspected: I am not strong. ...
This pull-up alternative is another excellent move for home exercisers. It’s easy on your lower back, and all you need is a door, a resistance band, and somewhere to sit to work your back and biceps. How to do it: Tie a knot in the middle of your resistance band and shut it in...