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Personal Exercise Program
Introduction to Strength Training
| The Major Body Parts: The Back |
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Abdominals
Arms
Back
Chest
Legs
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The back is comprised of a number
of different muscles. The major muscles of the back include the latissimus
dorsi (lats), rhomboids, middle and lower trapezius and erector spinae
muscles. The lats are mainly involved in pulling motions such as rowing
and chinning movements. The lats are also worked with dumbbell pullovers.
The rhomboids and middle and lower trapezius muscles function to rotate
and pull the shoulder blades together. They are primarily used in rowing
and chinning movements. The erector spinae muscles extend the spine. They
are heavily used in stiff-legged dead \ lifts and dead lifts. |
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Not all exercises or diets are
suitable for everyone. Before you begin this program, you should have
permission from your doctor to participate in vigorous exercise and change
of diet. If you feel discomfort or pain when you exercise, do not continue.
The instructions and advice presented are in no way intended as a substitute
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