Glossary - T
Tricep Dip
Muscle Groups: Triceps, Shoulders, Chest
Description: Position yourself behind a bench or parallel bars, grasp the edges, and support yourself with your hands. Lower your body by bending your elbows and leaning slightly forward until your upper arms are parallel to the floor. Press yourself back up to the starting position.
Pro Tip: Keep your elbows close to your body to focus on the triceps and avoid letting your shoulders sag to prevent strain.
Turkish Get-Up
Muscle Groups: Core, Shoulders, Legs
Description: Hold a kettlebell or dumbbell in one hand overhead and lie down on the floor. Roll onto the opposite elbow and slowly rise to a standing position while keeping the weight stable overhead. Reverse the movement to return to the starting position.
Pro Tip: Perform the movement slowly and with control to improve shoulder stability and core control.
T-Bar Row
Muscle Groups: Back, Biceps, Core
Description: Place a barbell in a landmine holder and stand facing it. Hold the handle with both hands and pull the weight towards your lower rib cage, keeping your elbows close to your body. Lower the weight back down slowly.
Pro Tip: Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together at the top to fully engage the back muscles.
Toe Touches
Muscle Groups: Abs, Core
Description: Lie on your back and extend your legs straight up towards the ceiling. Lift your upper body and reach with your hands towards your toes. Lower your upper body back down in a controlled manner.
Pro Tip: Keep your core engaged throughout the movement to maintain focus on the abs.
TRX Row
Muscle Groups: Back, Biceps, Core
Description: Hold onto the handles of a TRX strap and lean back until your arms are extended. Pull yourself up by keeping your elbows close to your body and squeezing your shoulder blades together.
Pro Tip: Keep your core tight and avoid using momentum to effectively target the back muscles.