16/01/2024
✔️Tricep Tuesday ✔️
The Dumbbell Skull Crusher exercise is effective for isolating and strengthening the triceps muscles. Here's a guide on how to perform the dumbbell overhead skull crusher:
Muscles Targeted:
Primary: Triceps brachii (especially the long head)
Secondary: Lateral and medial triceps heads, shoulders, and forearms
Equipment Needed:
A single dumbbell
Ex*****on:
Setup: Sit or stand with a straight back, holding a dumbbell with both hands, gripping one end of the dumbbell (palms facing up).
Starting Position: Raise the dumbbell overhead, fully extending your arms with your elbows close to your ears. Your palms should be facing forward.
Lowering Phase: Bend your elbow, allowing the dumbbell to lower behind your head. The movement should resemble the lowering phase of a traditional skull crusher. Keep your upper arm stationary.
Elbow Angle: Lower the dumbbell until your forearm is just past parallel to the floor, feeling a stretch in your triceps.
Extension Phase: Press the dumbbell back up to the starting position by extending your elbow. Fully contract your triceps at the top of the movement.
Breathing: Inhale as you lower the dumbbell and exhale as you extend your arm.
Repeat: Complete the desired number of repetitions on one arm before switching to the other arm.
Tips:
Keep your core engaged to maintain stability and avoid excessive arching of the back.
Perform the exercise in a controlled manner to ensure proper form and prevent injury.
Start with a lighter weight to get used to the movement and gradually increase as your strength improves.
Variations:
Seated or Standing: You can perform this exercise either sitting or standing, depending on your preference and comfort.
Neutral Grip: Experiment with a neutral grip (palms facing each other) for a different triceps activation.
As with any exercise, it's crucial to use proper form and start with a weight that challenges you without sacrificing your technique. If you have any pre-existing health conditions or concerns, it's advisable to consult with a fitness professional or healthcare provider before incorporating new exercises into your routine.
19/12/2023
🔥💪 Unlock the secret to a sculpted chest: Cable Flys! 🏋️♂️✨ Hit like and let's dive into the unparalleled benefits of adding Cable Flys to your chest day routine! 💥
1️⃣ Constant Tension, Constant Gains: Cable Flys keep your chest muscles under constant tension throughout the entire range of motion. This means more time under tension, leading to greater muscle engagement and growth! 🚀💪
2️⃣ Precision and Control: Say goodbye to the "heaving" motion. With cables, you can maintain precise control over each rep, ensuring your chest does the heavy lifting. Feel the muscle connection like never before! 💯🎯
3️⃣ Versatility Unleashed: Adjust the cable height and experiment with different angles to target various areas of your chest—upper, middle, and lower. Customize your workout for a well-rounded chest development! 🔄🔗
4️⃣ Reduced Joint Stress: Unlike some free-weight exercises, Cable Flys put less stress on your joints. It's a joint-friendly option that allows you to focus solely on isolating and activating those chest muscles. 🤝💆♂️
5️⃣ Unmatched Stretch and Squeeze: Experience a deep stretch at the bottom of each rep, followed by a powerful contraction at the top. This stretch-and-squeeze technique enhances muscle fiber recruitment, optimizing your chest gains! 💪🔄
6️⃣ Mind-Muscle Connection Mastery: Fine-tune your mind-muscle connection as you pull those cables together. Concentrate on the chest contraction for a more profound and effective workout. 🧠💡
29/11/2023
🏋️♂️ Iron Gym Platinum: Your Ultimate Playground! 💎
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04/10/2023
☀️ Get Summer-Ready with Fun-Functional-Fitness at Iron Gym Platinum! ☀️
Hey FitFam! Summer 2023 is just around the corner, and it's time to turn up the heat on your fitness journey! 🔥💪
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11/10/2022
Nothing beats the feel of a great upper body session! 👏🏼😮💨
04/10/2022
There’s nothing like a bit of team work to get you through your session 👯♀️🙌🏼
29/09/2022
Did you know that the prone incline curl is a great exercise for isolating the bicep muscles?
This is because your body remains stabilized against the bench, making it easier to keep the tension in your arms! 💪🏼
27/09/2022
Pull-ups are a classic upper body exercise, however they are considered advanced!
Fortunately the assisted pull-up machine can help you:
🔸 Build your grip strength
🔸 Improve your stability
🔸 Perfect your movement and form
05/09/2022
Lat pulldowns are one of the most comment exercises that targets your latissimis dorsi muscles aka your lats!
And with cable machines there’s different grip attachments you can use to target specific muscle groups 🙌🏼
A wider grip uses more back muscles, while a close grip pulldown will target your forearm muscles 💪🏼
01/09/2022
Time to lift some weights 👏🏼🔥
Did you know that deadlifting can increase core strength, core stability and improve your posture as well!
This is all because this exercise targets the majority of your muscles in your legs, lower back and core!