Bench Press - Pectorals
Leg Raises - Abdominals
Pushdowns - Triceps
Machine Back Press - Shoulders
There are many exercises you could do for small muscle groups such as smiling. You could also do butt flexes.
An example of an isolation exercise is bicep curls, where you only work one muscle group at a time. This differs from compound exercises like squats, which work multiple muscle groups simultaneously.
Open chain exercises work with a single muscle group and joint whereas closed chain exercises work with multiple muscle groups and joints.
A full-body workout routine that targets each muscle group with one exercise per group is called a compound exercise routine. This type of routine typically includes exercises like squats for the legs, bench press for the chest, rows for the back, shoulder press for the shoulders, and deadlifts for the lower back and hamstrings. These exercises work multiple muscle groups at once, providing a comprehensive workout for the entire body.
A compound exercise involves multiple muscle groups and joints working together in one movement, such as a squat or bench press. In contrast, isolation exercises target a specific muscle group, like a bicep curl or leg extension.
The leg curl and leg extension exercises strengthens two muscle groups. The two muscle groups are the hamstring muscles and the quads or quadricep muscles.
The preacher curl exercise primarily targets the biceps muscle group.
The tricep pushdown exercise primarily targets the triceps muscle group.
The exercise "skull crushers" primarily works the triceps muscle group in the arms.
A muscle group is a collection of muscles that work together to perform a specific movement, such as the biceps or quadriceps. To effectively target and strengthen a muscle group through exercise, you can perform specific exercises that isolate and engage those muscles, such as bicep curls for the biceps or squats for the quadriceps. Consistent and progressive resistance training, proper form, and adequate rest are key factors in strengthening a muscle group effectively.
For muscular endurance exercises, it is recommended to perform 2-4 sets for each muscle group.
Cross body curls primarily target the biceps muscle group. This exercise is effective in building strength and definition in the biceps, but it may not be as effective as other exercises that target the biceps more directly, such as regular bicep curls.