This is not a muscle that generates thrust to help swimming, but, as its main function is to keep the arm attached to the trunk, it ensures a powerful stroke.īut caution here: having this muscle too developed (hypertrophic) has a negative action on the shoulders’ movement. Surely, the main muscle trained is PECTORALIS MAJOR. The muscles involved are the PECTORALIS MAJOR – TRICEPS – SHOULDER, and, to maintain the correct position of the body, the CORE muscles. In fact, this is a synergistic action in which are involved more muscles groups. ![]() The movement used in the classic exercise for biceps, barbell / dumbbell curls exercise for biceps, involves the flexion of the arms.īut, which muscles are stimulated through this exercise? Many would immediately mention the PECTORALIS MAJOR. – during flexion, the hands don’t have any support, but encounter another type of resistance (barbell or dumbbell). ![]() – when bending the arms (elbows), the hands are resting on the floor or on something higher, such as a wall-mounted pull-up bar or a bench. In fact it is common practice to define the bending as flexion, even if these are two different movements: ![]() If you’re wondering what I am talking about, it’s probably because you just heard the term “push-ups”. Do you want a “dry-land exercise” which will benefit your swimming performance without having to go to a gym? Don’t worry! Starting today I will periodically post exercises which you can do in total autonomy wherever you are.
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