Exercise Programming

Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the shoulder muscles (deltoid). The secondary muscles stressed are the triceps and trapezius. Starting Position Sit straight up and down...

Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the shoulder muscles (anterior and medial deltoid). The secondary muscles stressed are the triceps and trapezius. Starting Position Sit...

Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the muscles in the hips, upper leg (quadriceps and hamstrings), middle and lower back and the muscles in your neck. Secondary muscles used...

Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the muscles in your upper leg (hamstrings, quadriceps and glutes). The secondary muscles stressed are your core abdominal muscles. Starting...

Emphasis This movement is very effective in isolating the muscles in the back of your upper leg (hamstrings). Starting Position Lie face-down on the bench with your knees just off the edge of the...

Emphasis This movement is very effective in isolating the muscles in the back of your upper leg (hamstrings). Starting Position Sit on the seat with your back against the back pad. Place your legs...

Emphasis This movement is very effective in isolating the muscles in the front of your upper leg (quadriceps). Starting Position Sit on the seat with your back against the seat. Place the back of...

Social Support is a major factor for adapting fitness habits successfully.  It can make or break long-term commitment. Positive social support means you have people in your life who have healthy...