You’re hoping your bench press efforts will do double duty: Give you strong enviable pecs and flat, sculpted abs. … The bench press is a strength exercise that helps to build muscle in the upper body. Yes, you contract your abs to keep your torso stable on the bench, butRead More →
Muscle tension is when your muscles stay partially contracted for a period of time, at first causing them to feel stiff and achy, and eventually leading to chronic pain. Muscle tension can be caused by stress, physical activity, or repetitive motion in daily life. What vitamins are good for muscleRead More →
In humans, the erector spinae, the transversospinal muscles (including the multifidus, semispinalis and rotatores), the splenius and suboccipital muscles are the only epaxial muscles. What is epaxial myotome? The epaxial myotome is located dorsal to the notochord and is a source of cells that form back muscles. Are intercostal musclesRead More →
Deadlifts. “A deadlift is a fundamental full-body movement, primarily working the hamstrings and glutes, which are muscles of strength and stability,” says Kenny Santucci, certified personal trainer and owner of Strong New York. … Rounding the back during any part of the movement. Do straight-leg deadlifts work hamstrings? While bentRead More →
Its attachment sites are the lumbar vertebrae (rotatores lumborum), thoracic vertebrae (rotatores thoracis) and cervical vertebrae (rotatores cervicis). Where is the multifidus located? The multifidus muscle is a series of small, triangular muscle bundles located on either side of the spinal column that make up the 2nd layer of theRead More →
Skeletal muscle cells lack gap junctions for the simple reason that they do not need them. Skeletal muscles are not single cells. What are gap junctions muscle? Gap junctions are aggregates of intercellular channels that permit direct cell–cell transfer of ions and small molecules. Initially described as low-resistance ion pathwaysRead More →
The short answer is yes; they absolutely do work and increased hand strength can be considered an important component of your strength program going forward! You need the right strategy to improve grip strength. Do hand grippers make your forearms bigger? Lifting heavy things, including your own body, using yourRead More →
Ligaments: Made of tough collagen fibers, ligaments connect bones and help stabilize joints. Tendons: Tendons connect muscles to bones. Made of fibrous tissue and collagen, tendons are tough but not very stretchy. What is formed when two bones meet? A joint is the part of the body where two orRead More →
Lie on your back with your arms crossed over your chest, keeping your knees slightly bent. Raise your upper body off the floor by flexing your abdominal muscles. Touch your elbows to your thighs and repeat. What is the benefits of curl-ups? They use your body weight to strengthen andRead More →
External sense organs (including skin) are receptors. Muscle fibers and gland cells are effectors. Do muscles have receptor cells? Embedded in the sarcolemma (= fiber membrane) at the neuromuscular junction are (nicotinic) receptors for acetylcholine (ACh). Together, the subunits form a channel that spans the width of the sarcolemma. …Read More →