Training Instruction Flashcards
Bench Press
JA: Shoulder horizontal adduction, shoulder flexion, elbow extension
Muscles: Pec major, anterior delt, triceps
Incline Bench Press
JA: Shoulder horizontal adduction, elbow extension
Muscles: Pec major (clavicular head), anterior delt, triceps
Chest Fly
JA: Shoulder horizontal adduction
Muscles: Pectoralis major, triceps
Military Press
JA: Shoulder flexion into abduction & flexion, elbow extension
Muscles: Anterior & medial delt, supraspinatus, triceps
DB Shoulder Press
JA: Shoulder abduction, scap rotation, elbow extension
Muscles: Medial & anterior delt, triceps, traps
DB Upright Row
JA: Shoulder abduction, scap elevation/rotation, elbow flexion
Muscles: Medial & anterior delt, Supraspinatus, levator scap, rhomboids, traps, brachialis & brachioradialis
Lateral Raise
JA: Shoulder abduction
Muscles: Medial delt, supraspinatus, levator scap, rhomboids, traps, brachialis & brachioradialis
Rear Delt Raise
JA: Horizontal shoulder abduction
Muscles: Rear delt
Front Raise
JA: Shoulder flexion
Muscles: Anterior delt
Bent Over Row
JA: Shoulder horizontal abduction, shoulder extension, scap retraction, elbow flexion
Muscles: Lats, rhomboids, traps, infraspinatus, rear delts, brachialis, biceps, brachioradialis
Lat Pull Down
JA: Shoulder adduction, scap medial rotation, elbow flexion
Muscles: Lats, teres major, brachialis, biceps, brachioradialis
Tricep Extension
JA: Elbow extension
Muscles: Triceps
Tricep Kickback
JA: Elbow extension
Muscles: Triceps
Tricep Push Down
JA: Elbow extension
Muscles: Triceps
Bicep Curl
JA: Elbow flexion
Muscles: Biceps, brachialis, brachioradialis
Hammer Curl
JA: Elbow flexion
Muscles: Biceps, brachialis, brachioradialis
Back Squat
JA: Hip extension, knee extension, back extension
Muscles: Gluteus maximus, rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, medialis, intermedius, biceps femoris, semitendinosus, semimembranosus
Front Squat
JA: Knee extension, hip extension
Muscles: Rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, medialis, intermedius, biceps femoris, semimembranosus, semitendinosus, gluteus maximus
Deadlift
JA: Hip extension, knee extension, back extension
Muscles: Legs + erector spinae
Sumo Deadlift
JA: Hip extension, knee extension, back extension, hip adduction
Muscles: Legs, erector spinae, adductors, medial glute
Romanian Deadlift
JA: Hip extension, back extension
Muscles: Gluteus maximus, biceps femoris, semimembranosus, semitendinosus, erector spinae
DB Lunge
JA: Hip extension, knee extension
Muscles: Legs + sartorius
Lateral Lunge
JA: Hip extension, hip abduction, hip adduction, knee extension
Muscles: Gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, tensor fascia latae, hip adductors
DB Step Ups
JA: Knee extension, hip extension
Muscles: Legs + sartorius
Bulgarian Split Squat
JA: Hip extension, knee extension
Muscles: Legs + sartorius
Physioball Leg Curl
JA: Knee Flexion w/ Isometric Hip Extension
Muscles: Biceps femoris, semimembranosus, semitendinosus, gastrocnemius
Heel Raise
JA: Plantarflexion
Muscles: Soleus, gastrocnemius, plantaris
Sit Up
JA: Trunk flexion
Muscles: Rectus abdominus
Reverse Ab Curl Up
JA: Trunk flexion
Muscles: Rectus abdominus
Alt Ankle Touches
JA: Trunk flexion & rotation
Muscles: Rectus abdominus, obliques
Glute Bridge
JA: Back extension, hip extension
Muscles: Back extensors, hip extensors (proximal hamstring, gluteus maximus)
Opposite Raise (Superman)
JA: Hip extension, spinal extension, shoulder flexion
Muscles: Gluteus maximus, erectors, delts, mid traps
Goodmorning
JA: Back extension, hip extension
Muscles: Gluteus maximus, hamstrings, erectors
Physioball Roll Up
JA: Trunk flexion
Muscles: Rectus abdominus
Med Ball Slams (Chops)
JA: Trunk and hip flexion
Muscles: Rec abs, hip flexors
Med Ball Rotation Pass
JA: Trunk rotation
Muscles: Obliques, hip extensors
Medicine Ball Pullover
JA: Trunk flexion, shoulder extension
Muscles: Rec abs, lats
Bench Press Spotting
Alt grip lift off, inside lifter’s grip
Do not contact bar unless necessary
Bench Press Considerations
Do not bounce bar on chest
Do not raise hips off bench
Asymmetrical extension indicates inbalance
Lighter loads, higher reps solves many issues
DB Press Spotting
At wrists, may need to help get into/out of position
DB Press Considerations
Elbow/wrist stack is important, higher degree of stability required
Excessive elbow flexion most common
DB Fly Considerations
Only for healthy joint structures
External rotation places excessive stress on joint
Common Errors in DB Fly
Over flexing/extending elbow
Excessive scap protraction
Uncontrolled eccentric
Push Up Considerations
Wrist/elbow positioning minimizes joint stress
Hand placement superior to shoulder/too narrow causes increased shoulder abduction
Drive through heel of palm to avoid loaded extension in wrist
Military Press Spotting
Seated: spot weight instead of appendage
Standing: Spot distal end of humerus, not elbow
Military Press Considerations
Lack of ROM in lats caused posterior lean, placing excessive stress on lumbar
BTN press causes excessive stress in shoulder capsule
Do not bounce/flex hip in bottom of movement
DB Press Considerations
Do not press weight upward and outward
Upright Row Considerations
Do not jerk weight/shrug shoulders
Possible issues past 90 degree abduction
Lateral Raise Spotting
Spot proximal end of forearm
Common Errors in Lateral Raise
Hip extension cheat
Shrugging
Elbow flexion to reduce MA
Same errors in rear delt raise
Rear Delt Raise
Spot forearms from front
Ensure trunk is parallel to floor, movement in vertical path against full gravitational resistance
Front Raise Errors
Swing to generate momentum
Pronated grip past 90 deg flexion can cause injury
Neutral grip preferred
Bent Over Row Considerations
Proper midline stabilization important
Common to cheat with a hinge up
Too vertical of angle is common error
Single Arm Row Considerations
Do not extend hip/rotate spine for momentum
Do not lower torso to meet DB
Do not curl DB, emphasis is shoulder hyperextension
Seated Row Considerations
Drive through scap, limit trunk extension/shoulder elevation
Do not lean forward to generate momentum
Do not curl, emphasis is shoulder hyperextension
Lat Pull Down Considerations
Watch for back extension
Do not go BTN
Drive through scap (rotation/adduction), not just curl
Tricep Extension Considerations
Spot weight, guard against end range
Wrist pain may occur from shoulder abduction
Do not allow hips off bench
Tricep Kickback Considerations
Spot forearm/upper arm from side
Cables/bands ideal for gravity vector
DB encourages swinging
Maintain neutral spine
Tricep Pushdown Considerations
Do not flex hips/shoulder
Elbows remain fixed
Bicep Curl Considerations
Spot weight from front
No swinging
Do not flex/extend hips/shoulders
Back Squat
JA: Hip extension, knee extension, back extension
Muscles: Legs
Back Squat Spotting
Set bar height w/ upper chest
Spot behind lifter, feet just wider, hands next to rib cage
Mirror form at all times, maintaining torso position if needed
Back Squat Errors
Knees past toes
Back dominant instead of glute dominant
Weight past mid foot, heel lift
Bar too high/low on back
Anterior tilt to stabilize spine
Poor bracing
Butt wink
Excess forward lean
Knees adduct/abduct
Front Squat Considerations
Excessive wrist extension instead of lat/tricep mobility for shelf
Backward hip migration over stresses back and compromises torso position
Lack of dorsiflexion can limit performance
Deadlift
JA: Hip extension, knee extension, back extension
Muscles: Legs + erector spinae
Deadlift Errors
Back rounding
Lack of knee extension, causes RDL
Unsynchronized movement
Dragging bar up shins
Leaning too far back, pulling posteriorly
Sumo Deadlift
JA: Hip extension, knee extension, back extension, hip adduction
Muscles: Legs, back extensors, short adductors + gluteal medius
Sumo Deadlift Considerations
Easier for new lifters, vertical torso position easier to maintain, wider base provides more stability
Romanian Deadlift
JA: Hip extension, back extension
Muscles: Gluteus maximus, biceps femoris, semitendinosus, semimembranosus, erector spinae
RDL Considerations
Not a lower back exercise
Initiate movement by driving hips backwards
Once initially flexed, hips do not drop during descent
RDL Errors
Rounded back
Locked knees
Excessive knee flexion
Protracted scapula
DB Lunge
JA: Hip extension, knee extension
Muscles: Legs
Lunge Considerations
Knee flexion of back leg should occur simultaneously in descent - limits tibial translation
Excess dorsi flexion common
Rev lunge: glute dominant
Forward lunge: quad dominant
Walking lunge: combination