Suitcase carries primarily target and strengthen the muscles in the core, including the obliques, rectus abdominis, and transverse abdominis.
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.
Pike pushups primarily target and strengthen the deltoid muscles in the shoulders, as well as the triceps in the arms.
The deltoid muscles are primarily targeted when performing lateral raises.
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.
When performing flys, the primary muscle group targeted is the chest muscles, specifically the pectoralis major.
The muscles targeted when performing pull-up exercises are primarily the latissimus dorsi (lats), biceps, and forearms.
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.
Fist push-ups primarily target the chest, triceps, and shoulders.
The muscle groups targeted when performing pull up exercises are primarily the back muscles, specifically the latissimus dorsi, as well as the biceps and forearms.
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.
Donkey kicks primarily target the gluteus maximus, hamstrings, and lower back muscles.