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We are currently building a database of exercises for different muscles and will be continually adding new exercises. The list of muscles covered includes Pectoralis Major, Biceps, Abdominals, Abductors, Sartorius, Trapezius, Deltoid, Latissimus Dorsi, Serratus Anterior, External Oblique, Brachioradialis, Finger Extensors, Finger Flexors, Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Gastrocnemius, Tibialis Anterior, Soleus, Infraspinatus, Teres Major, Triceps, Gluteus Medius and Gluteus Maximus.

Those muscles with exercises added will have a link to the relevant section and in time they will all be linked.

The Best Exercise for Brachialis : Shaping Up

When it comes to shaping up the brachialis muscle, there are a few exercises that stand out above the rest. One of the best exercises for targeting this muscle is the hammer curl. The hammer curl is a simple exercise that involves holding a pair of dumbbells at your sides with a neutral grip (palms facing each other) and curling the weights up towards your shoulders. By keeping your palms facing each other throughout the movement, you place a greater

The brachialis muscle is a key muscle located in the upper arm, underneath the biceps. It is responsible for flexing the elbow joint and contributes to the overall strength of the arm. Training this muscle is important not only for aesthetic purposes but also for improving functional strength. Exercises such as hammer curls, reverse curls, and chin-ups are great ways to target the brachialis muscle. It’s important to note that while the biceps muscle also plays a role in elbow

The gluteus maximus is the larger muscle located around the hip and buttock area which effectively allows you to rotate. Exercises in this video include things a simple as the lifting and dropping of the pelvis which builds up the gluteus maximus muscle. Stepping exercises place pressure on the knee through to the gluteus maximus. Increasing the step height, onto a box or some other surface, places further pressure on the hip muscle thereby building it up. As with many

The gastrocnemius is perhaps best known as the larger calf muscle which creates the diamond shape bulge in your legs. The type of exercise in the video revolves around the extension of your knee with your toes pointed in various directions, stretching your calf muscle while at the same time strengthening it. Many people have naturally large calf muscles while others perhaps need to work a little more at adding definition. However, the gastrocnemius is very important muscle in nearly

In reality, the vast majority of exercises carried out in the gym will to a certain extent improve and strengthen your finger flexors and other elements of your hand, wrist and forearm. In this YouTube video we have taken a slightly different approach, with an orthopaedic surgeon giving you medical based advice. It is important to balance the size and strength of your upper arms with your forearms to give an overall balance to your body. This video takes in

It is fair to say that when we work muscles it does not normally include a particular focus on fingers/digits. However, finger flexors are an integral part of your grip with the muscle for your flexors actually located in the forearm. When you grip and let go you can see your forearm changing shape, muscles flexing and therefore it is important to carry out regular grip and wrist/forearm exercises. This video takes in a whole range of different exercises you

The secret to eternal youth, oh if only we had the answers. The population spends millions each year on face creams, botox, collagen, facials and such like. We also waste hours worrying about our age, dreading the next birthday and worrying that we’re losing our minds a little more each passing year. But what if you were to discover that there actually is a way to not only slow down the ageing process, but also to reverse it? Sounds interesting

Using a simple elastic band placed around the top of the fingers of your closed hand, there are three simple exercises you can do to strengthen your Finger Extensors. With the first exercise simply keep your hand level with your forearm and with the rubber band pulling your fingers together, then open and close your hand to strengthen the finger extensors – repeat as you feel comfortable. The second exercise incorporates the same motion but the hand should be bent

The Finger Extensors are situated in line with the back of your hand stretching up your forearm. One of the easiest ways to exercise your Finger Extensors is to buy a finger resistance band hand gripper which does exactly what you would expect. There are holes in which to place your fingers and your thumb with the natural position showing the band/hand as closed. Using the strength of your fingers, and your Finger Extensors, simply stretch the band by opening

The Standing Plate Twist is a perfect way in which to strengthen and stretch your external oblique muscles. These are situated to the left and right of your abs. This is an extremely simple exercise but very quickly you will begin to feel the stretching of the external oblique muscles. For this exercise you will require a weight plate which is a comfortable weight for you. All you do is hold the weight plate at forearm length outwards from the

Selection: Exercises

The Best Exercise for Brachialis : Shaping Up

Train the Brachialis

Top five exercises for the Gluteus Maximus

Stretching your gastrocnemius, larger calf muscle

Hand, Wrist & Forearm Strengthening Exercises

Grip Strength Exercises for Wrists & Forearms

Defy Ageing

Finger Extensors strengthening

Finger resistance bands

Standing Plate Twist