Stretching can be very beneficial for health when practiced on a regular basis. Stretching is a vital activity required before any kind of physical exercise. But stretching every day regardless of any physical activity is important as well. Benefits of Stretching Improves performance in physical activities. Improves posture. Decreases risk of injuries during workouts. Help […]
Franco Columbu- IFBB Mr. Olympia1976, 1981 Franco Columbu was an Italian-American bodybuilder, powerlifter, actor, author, producer, and a licensed chiropractor. Franco Columbu was born on August 7, 1941 Place of Birth: Sardinia, Italy. Height: 1.65 m and competed in 84 Kg weight category. IFBB Mr. Europe and Mr. Universe titles in 1970 1971 IFBB Mr. […]
Joints of the Human Body Joints are the articulations between bones. Ligaments are tough, fibrous connective tissues that adhere bone to bone. Bones , ligaments and joints form the articular system. There are 3 main types of joints:- Fibrous Joint Cartilaginous Joint Synovial Joint Joints are also classified as synarthrodial, amphiarthrodial, or diarthrodial (synovial) joints. […]
Types of Movements:- Flexion & Extension Flexion & Extension occur in the Sagittal Plane. Flexion refers to a movement that occurs with a decrease in the joint angle between two body parts. Flexing the elbow is decreasing the angle between the ulna and the humerus. When the knee flexes, the ankle moves closer to the […]
Lower Body Exercises Lower Body exercises are mostly compound exercises involving large muscle groups of the legs, glutes and lower back. It mainly involves working on your quadriceps, hamstrings, adductor magnus, glutes, erector spinae, gastrocnemius and soleus. But proper form and posture is very much vital . If not done properly, these exercises may lead […]
How Long does it take to digest your food? Why is it after eating certain foods, you feel full for hours, but after others, you’re still feel hungry and are looking for a snack within minutes? It’s all about how good or bad your body is able to process the food that you are taking […]
Vertical Leg Crunches Crunches are body-weight exercise, meaning that your weight will act as the resistance you’re using. You’ll have to use your core strength to get your torso up and close to touching your legs. Muscles Involved:- Target muscle: Rectus Abdominis Synergists: Obliques, Iliopsoas, Pectineus, Sartorius, Rectus Femoris, Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis Mechanics: Compound […]
Back & Shoulder Exercises One Arm Dumbell Row Muscles Involved:- Trapezius Lattisimus Dorsi Infraspinatus Teres Major Teres Minor Posterior Deltoid Brachialis Brachioradialis Steps to follow:- Stand to the right of the bench, holding a dumbbell in your right hand with your palm facing in. Place your left knee and your left hand on top of […]
Arm Exercises: Train Your Bicep & Triceps Arm exercises are much more effective when you breathe properly. Exhale during the most difficult part of the exercise — during exertion. You should inhale as you prepare to start exerting again. Seated Dumbell Curl Concentration Curl Muscles Involved:- Biceps Brachii Brachialis Brachio radialis Never rock your body […]
Muscles of Upper Extremity: Shoulder & Arms The muscles that form the shoulder girdle are the pectoralis major, pectoralis minor, the deltoids, trapezius, and the serratus anterior. The scapula forms the posterior of the shoulder girdle.The intrinsic muscles of the scapula are the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis. Together they are called the Rotator […]
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