Strength Training: Muscles and More
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Learn more about the muscles we are using in the current monthly routine
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Access links to articles, studies and videos for motivation and education
Regardless of the motion I am doing - Yoga, cardio workouts or weight lifiting - have always been more motivated to workout if I know why I am doing a particular motion. If you feel the same way, this page will offer anatomy information on the muscles we are targeting in the current strength training routine as well as studies, videos and articles you might find motivating. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about your body and improve your strength!
Strength Training Routine: August
Lower Body:
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Calf Raises (seated or standing)
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Heel Touches - Standing Hip Internal Rotation (IR)
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Goblet Squats
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Side Lunge & Reach
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Prone Hamstring Curls
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Medial-Quadricep Extensions
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Upper Body:
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Rotator Cuff (External Rotation (ER) on Side)
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Rotator Cuff (Supine ER and IR)
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Chest Press
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One Arm Bent Over Row
Anatomy of the Routine
AUGUST ROUTINE & PRIMARY MUSCLES WORKED
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Calf Raises
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Gastrocnemius
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Soleus
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​Goblet Squat
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Gluteus Maximus
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Quadriceps (anterior thigh)
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Adductors (medial/Inner thigh
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Side Lunges
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Glutes: Gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus
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Quadriceps (anterior thigh)
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Adductors (inner/medial thigh)
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Obliques (when holding a weight or resistance band)
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Heel Touches - Hip Internal Rotation
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Adductors (inner/medial thigh)
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Prone Hamstring Curls
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Hamstrings
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Medial Quad Extension
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Vastus Medialis
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Rotator Cuff
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Internal Rotation - Supraspinatous
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External Rotation - Infraspinatous
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Chest Press
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Pectoralis Major
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Tricep
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Anterior Deltoid
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Bent Over Row
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Laissiumus Dorsi
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Rhomboids
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Trapezius
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Rear Deltoid
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Bicep
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