Sit comfortably on a ball making sure your knees are ninety degrees to the floor and you are in the middle of the ball. Start with the weight at your side above your head (as shown). Raise the weight up without locking your elbows, keeping your abdomen tight. Lower the weight to the starting position.
Note:This exercise is done on the ball to increase core strength
Spotter Information: Can be done behind the individual either by holding on to their wrists or elbows.
The anterior deltoid assists the pectoralis major during shoulder transverse flexion (which means that you work the front of your shoulders when you push something).The primary function of the anterior deltoid is for shoulder abduction. The deltoids other functions are shoulder flexion, transverse flexion and internal rotation.The origin of the anterior deltoid is the clavicle ( anterior lateral third).The insertion of the anterior deltoid is onto the lateral side of the humerous (deltoid tuberosity).Anterior deltoid training should be kept to a minimum if it is followed by chest the following day. Other names for this muscle group or similar muscle groups referred to the '' are: front deltoid, front delts, front of the shoulder, anterior shoulder muscle, Upper Body, Deltoids, Shoulders
Medial Deltoid or Muscle Anatomy
Working on the lateral and the posterior deltoid (shoulder) give the rounded look that most fitness exercisers desire.The function of the lateral deltoid is for shoulder abduction, flexion and transverse abduction.The origin is onto the lateral side of the acromion on the scapula.The insertion is onto the lateral side of deltoid tuberosity on the humerus.Make sure to vary the exercises between cables and freeweights to train the deltoids properly. Other names for this muscle group or similar muscle groups referred to the '' are: side shoulders, side delts, side deltoid, deltoid, medial, middle deltoids, lateral deltoid
Posterior Deltoid or Muscle Anatomy
The posterior deltoid is the smallest of the deltoid muscles. It is also the most important muscle to help give you the 'rounded shoulder' look.The function of the posterior deltoid/shoulder muscle is for shoulder extension, transverse extension, transverse abduction and external rotation.The origin of attaches onto the inferior edge (spine) on the scapula.The posterior deltoid muscle inserts onto the deltoid tuberosity of the humerous.There are not too many exercises to train the posterior deltoid. Make sure to switch between cables and free weights to change intensities on the muscle. Other names for this muscle group or similar muscle groups referred to the '' are: rear deltoid, shoulder, rounded shoulders, posterior deltoid, rear shoulder
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I have a rather peculiar problem. I bought weight training sets (dumbbells, bench and all that) and been lifting them for two months. There is very good improvement in my physique, but I am unable to reduce my waist size, nor flatten it. ...
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wed-biceps/back
friday-legs/abs/cardio
sat-shoulders
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