Dumbbell Butterfly Raise: Muscles Worked, Benefits, and Proper Form
The dumbbell butterfly raise primarily targets the pectoralis major (chest muscles) through horizontal adduction, with secondary engagement of the ant...
By Alex
Category: Strength Training
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Dumbbell Bench Press: Muscle Targets, Biomechanics, and Optimization
The dumbbell bench press primarily targets the pectoralis major (chest), anterior deltoids (front shoulders), and triceps brachii, with significant se...
By Jordan
Lifting Belts for Benching: Enhancing Stability, Force Transfer, and Performance
Lifting belts are used in bench pressing to enhance spinal stability and improve force transfer by increasing intra-abdominal pressure, supporting the...
By Hart
Bench Pressing with Tonal: Digital Weight, Safety, and Muscle Growth
A Tonal smart home gym allows users to perform effective bench presses using its digital weight system, offering unique advantages like variable resis...
By Jordan
Tonal's Burnout Mode: How It Works, Benefits, and Best Practices
Burnout mode on Tonal is an advanced digital weight feature that progressively reduces resistance during a set, enabling more repetitions to maximize ...
By Alex
Chest-Supported Dumbbell Row: Optimal Grip Angles, Variations, and Execution
For chest-supported dumbbell rows, a neutral grip is generally recommended for optimal lat and upper back activation and shoulder health, though supin...
By Hart
EZ Bar vs. Straight Bar Curls: Biomechanics, Benefits, and When to Choose Each
The optimal choice between an EZ bar and a straight bar for curls depends on individual anatomy, comfort, and training goals, as each offers distinct ...
By Jordan
Bear Grip Figure 8 Straps: Understanding, Using, and Optimizing Performance
Bear grip figure 8 straps are specialized lifting aids with two interconnected loops that create a secure, non-slip connection between a lifter's wris...
By Alex
Triceps Supersets: Best Combinations for Muscle Growth and Strength
For comprehensive triceps development and hypertrophy, a highly effective superset pairs a heavy compound movement like the Close-Grip Barbell Bench P...
By Jordan
