Plank jacks primarily target and work the core muscles, including the rectus abdominis, obliques, and transverse abdominis. They also engage the muscles in the shoulders, chest, and legs for stability and support.
The side plank primarily works the oblique muscles, which are located on the sides of the abdomen.
The antagonist for plank exercises are the muscles on the front of the body, particularly the muscles of the hips and abdomen, such as the hip flexors and rectus abdominis. These muscles work in opposition to the muscles engaged during a plank, which are predominantly the muscles of the back, core, and shoulders.
No, skull crushers primarily target and work the triceps muscles, not the chest muscles.
Yes, planks can effectively work the chest muscles as they engage the core muscles which support the body in a plank position, indirectly working the chest muscles as well.
The traditional plank works out not only your abdominal area, but also your thighs and butt. :) A side plank does all that and works on the muscles in the arm supporting the plank.
Around the worlds work primarily targets the deltoid muscles, which are located in the shoulders.
A side plank primarily works the obliques, which are the muscles on the sides of your abdomen. To effectively engage them during this exercise, focus on keeping your body in a straight line, tightening your core muscles, and holding the position for a sustained period of time.
The front lever primarily targets and works the core muscles, back muscles, and shoulder muscles.
Yes, incline bench press can effectively target and work the shoulders, specifically the front and side deltoid muscles.
Wide pull-ups primarily target and work the latissimus dorsi muscles, which are located in the upper back.
Jumping Jacks can be a fun exercise, and can be easily learned. It uses calve muscles, hip/shoulder abductors, shoulder/his adductors, and the core.
Yes, back squats primarily target the muscles in the lower body, such as the quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes, rather than the muscles in the back.