The present study was designed to investigate whether the amount of activity (%MVC) of the different parts of the posterior spine muscle chain is influenced by different extension exercise modalities.

A recent study suggests that the most popular triceps isolation move may not be the most effective for building size—and a ...

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To some degree, strength-training exercises targeting the biceps and triceps have gotten a bad rap. In our eagerness to promote a well-rounded view of conditioning that goes beyond the "mirror muscles ...

Even if your regular exercise routine includes abdominal curls and push-ups, you’re not done yet. It’s a good idea to spend a few more minutes training your back with some extension exercises before ...

Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart and grip a single dumbbell with both hands. Raise the weight overhead and straighten your arms. Brace your core and keep your ribs pulled down. Lower the ...

Many people think stretching is essential to improving flexibility. Runners stretch their hamstrings before hitting the pavement, gymnasts do hyper-splits during their warm-ups and yogis wind down ...

(Reuters Health) - Strength training might help prevent tension headaches, or at least reduce their pain, according to a small Danish study. Researchers found that neck and shoulder muscles were up to ...

Background Back extension exercises are often used in the rehabilitation of low back pain. However, at present it is not clear how the posterior muscles are recruited during different types of ...