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The origin of the word
The name calisthenics is Greek in origin, a combination of the words kalos, ‘beauty’ and sthénos, ’strength’.
The definition
A series of exercises used to develop strength, power and balance.
Calisthenics exercises are a form of simple movements that are carried out using the weight of the person and gravity as […]
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Pushes up exercises are very popular in the strength training domain. They are excellent for developing upper body strength in particular the pectoral and triceps brachii muscles. The push up uses the mass of the performer to load the muscles and can be compared to the adjustable load bench press exercise. Among […]
The squat exercise is excellent for strengthening the muscles of the front of the thighs, called the quadriceps, and the backside muscles, called the gluteal muscles. Also, the group of muscles of the back of the thigh, called the hamstrings, the abdominal muscles, and the group of muscles either side of the spine called the […]
The back extension exercise mainly targets the erector spinae muscles, lumbar muscles, and to a lesser degree, the gluteus maximus and the hamstrings. This exercise is particularly useful for people who participate in sports that require an extreme back position, for example, a triathlete seated in the ‘aero’ position on a racing bike, a distance […]
The triceps dips exercise targets the muscles of the back of the upper arm called the triceps brachii, the chest muscles called the pectorals and the front shoulder muscles called the anterior deltoid. The exercise requires the use of two platforms that can be found around the house, garage or the great outdoors.
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The sit up exercise targets the muscles of the abdomen called the rectus abdominis, the muscles of the side called the external obliques, and muscles that flex the hip called a tensor fascia lata and quadriceps rectus femoris. The sit up exercise is perfect for improving the strength of the ‘abs’ when performed correctly. […]
The push up or press up exercise targets the large pectoral muscles of the chest, the arm extensor muscles called the triceps and the front deltoid muscle of the shoulder. This classic exercise has been used by the military, sports coaches, and physical education teachers for decades thanks to its simplicity. The push up has […]
The pull up or chin up exercise targets the latissimus dorsi and teres major muscles of the back, the rhomboids and the middle and lower areas of the trapezius. Additionally, the biceps brachii of the upper arm and the brachiallis and brachioradialis of the forearm. This pull up is different from the chin […]
