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Cable Adductions

I read a Frederic Delavier’s book « Strength Training Anatomy » and I learned good stuff. Standing on one leg with the other leg attached to the strap.The opposite hand on the frame of the machine : To bring back the leg while crossing in front of the leg which is in support. Return to the starting position […]

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Good Morning

I read a Frederic Delavier’s book « Strength Training Anatomy » and I learned good stuff. Standing with your feet slightly apart. The barbell put on your trapezius or lower on your posterior deltoids : Inhale and bend you torso forward to the horizontal with your back straight, the axis of flexion passing through coxofemoral joint. Back to

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Seated Leg Curls

I read a Frederic Delavier’s book « Strength Training Anatomy » and I learned good stuff. Sitting on the machine with your legs straight and your ankles on the pads. Your thighs wedged with your hands on the handles : Inhale and flex your legs Exhale at the end of the movement This exercise works all hamstrings muscles

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Standing Leg Curls

I read a Frederic Delavier’s book « Strength Training Anatomy » and I learned good stuff. Stand with your torso on the support with your knees on the pads and your leg extended. Your ankle is placed under the pads  : Inhale and flex your knee Exhale at the end of the movement This exercise works all

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How To Do Sumo Deadlift

I read a Frederic Delavier’s book « Strength Training Anatomy » and I learned good stuff. Standing with the barbell on the floor in front of you. Your legs spread with your feet outside (always in your knees axis) : Bent your legs to have your thighs in horizontal. Your arms are straight, you take the barbell with

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How To Do Lying Leg Curls

I read a Frederic Delavier’s book « Strength Training Anatomy » and I learned good stuff. Lying on your stomach on the machine with your hands on the handles and your ankles under pads : Inhale and bend your legs trying to touch your glutes with your heels. Exhale at the end of the movement. Back to the

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Angled Leg Press

I read a Frederic Delavier’s book « Strength Training Anatomy » and I learned good stuff. Warning : Using leg press with heavy weight may cause a displacement in the sacroiliac joint, which can lead to contracture. Installed in the machine with your back on the back pad and your feet a little apart : Inhale and unlock security.

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How To Do Leg Extension

I read a Frederic Delavier’s book « Strength Training Anatomy » and I learned good stuff. Sitting on the machine with your hands on the handles or the seat to keep your torso montionless. Your knees are bent and your ankles are under pads : Inhale and extend your legs to the horizontal. Exhale at the end of

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