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 primary muscles targeted when performing a back lever exercise are the latissimus dorsi, the core muscles, and the muscles in the shoulders and 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.
The lateral raise exercise primarily targets the deltoid muscles in the shoulders.
The woodchopper exercise targets the obliques, which are the muscles on the sides of the abdomen.
Pike pushups primarily target and strengthen the deltoid muscles in the shoulders, as well as the triceps in the arms.
The triceps muscles are primarily targeted when performing skull crushers.
Suitcase carries primarily target and strengthen the muscles in the core, including the obliques, rectus abdominis, and transverse abdominis.
When performing lateral band walks, the muscles targeted are primarily the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus, which are located in the buttocks. These muscles are responsible for stabilizing the hips and pelvis during the side-to-side movement of the exercise.
The primary muscles targeted during a lat raise exercise are the deltoid muscles in the shoulders.
When performing plie squats, the muscles primarily targeted are the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and inner thighs.
The triceps muscles are primarily targeted during skull crushers exercise.
The muscles targeted when performing pull-up exercises are primarily the latissimus dorsi (lats), biceps, and forearms.