Pike pushups primarily target and strengthen the deltoid muscles in the shoulders, as well as the triceps in the arms.
The muscles targeted and strengthened when performing front levers are primarily the core muscles, including the rectus abdominis, obliques, and hip flexors. Additionally, the muscles in the back, shoulders, and arms are also engaged to maintain the position.
Suitcase carries primarily target and strengthen the muscles in the core, including the obliques, rectus abdominis, and transverse abdominis.
The triceps muscles are primarily targeted when performing skull crushers.
When performing plie squats, the muscles primarily targeted are the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and inner thighs.
The deltoid muscles are primarily targeted when performing lateral raises.
The side plank exercise primarily targets and strengthens the obliques, which are the muscles on the sides of the abdomen. It also engages the muscles in the core, shoulders, and hips for stability and balance.
The muscles targeted when performing pull-up exercises are primarily the latissimus dorsi (lats), biceps, and forearms.
When performing flys, the primary muscle group targeted is the chest muscles, specifically the pectoralis major.
Donkey kicks primarily target the gluteus maximus, hamstrings, and lower back muscles.
Shoulder raises primarily target the deltoid muscles, which are located in the shoulders.
When performing close grip lat pulldowns, the muscles primarily targeted are the latissimus dorsi (lats), the middle and lower trapezius, the rhomboids, and the biceps.
When performing side planks, the muscles targeted are primarily the obliques, which are the muscles on the sides of the abdomen. Additionally, the side plank also engages the muscles in the shoulders, hips, and core to stabilize the body in the side position.