Weight Training Exercises
This is a partial list of weight training exercises organized by muscle groups. Overview The human body can be broken down into different muscles and muscle groups that can be worked and strengthened through exercise. This table shows the major muscles and the exercises used to work and strengthen that muscle. Lower body Quadriceps (front of thigh) Squat The squat (exercise), squat is performed by squatting down with a weight held across the upper back (below the neck) and standing up straight again. This is a weight training#Isolation exercise, compound exercise that also involves the Gluteus maximus, glutes (buttocks) and, to a lesser extent, the hamstrings, triceps surae muscle, calves, and the lower back. Weight lifting belt#Equipment, Lifting belts are sometimes used to help support the lower back. The freeweight squat is one of the three powerlifting competition exercises, along with the deadlift and the bench press.Johnson-Cane et al., p. 170 ;Equipment: Squats can ...
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