Types Of Exercise Programs

The elbow is a joint that primarily moves in flexion and extension, but also has a rotational component. It is important to exercise all of the muscles around the joint, not just some of them. Probably the most common exercise for strengthening the elbow... Full Answer

To strengthen the hamstrings you will need to do exercises that flex (bend) the knee or extend the hips. Some examples include: hamstring curls, squats and lunges. This answer provided for NATA by Loras College. Full Answer

To strengthen the quadriceps you will need to do exercises that extend (straighten) the knee. Some examples include: squats, lunges, knee extensions, dead lifts and straight leg raises. This answer provided for NATA by Loras College. Full Answer

A great stretch for the quadriceps (muscles on the front of the thigh) and for the muscles that flex your hip is the side-lying hip flexor stretch. To perform this stretch, begin by assuming a side-lying position. Next, grab the ankle of your... Full Answer

To stretch your hamstrings, stand with your legs shoulder-width apart and bend forward slowly, keeping your entire back and knees straight, and bending only from your hips. Reach out for the ground with your palms down, trying to touch the floor. Feel... Full Answer

The seated dumbbell press is the squat of shoulder training. It works all three deltoid heads. Adjust a bench so your feet are flat on the floor and your back is fully supported and upright. Begin with the dumbbells at the front of your shoulders with... Full Answer

To strengthen the muscles of your thighs and buttock you can do squats. Primary muscle groups strengthened in squats are: Quadriceps, hamstrings, and gluteals (front of thigh, back of thigh, and buttock).Starting position: Stand with your feet about... Full Answer

To strengthen your chest muscles you can do the chest press exercise using free weights.Primary muscle group worked: Pectoralis major (chest)Secondary muscle groups worked: Anterior deltoid (front shoulder)Starting position: Taking a free weight in each... Full Answer

To properly perform a dumbbell row, stand with your feet pointed straight ahead and shoulder-width apart.   Bend at your waist until your chest is at a 45 degree angle to the ground.  With a dumbbell in each hand, extend your arms and let... Full Answer

"Tighter" and "firmer" arms are a product of having a low body fat percentage. You could do arm exercises all day long, but if your body fat is still high, you will not have defined arms or any other body part for that matter. The best exercises for your... Full Answer