Bodybuilding Guide to weight lifting - Types of exercises

Execution: This particular exercise is performed from a standing position, with the legs spread, the trunk bent 90 degrees forward, leaned against a bench, table chair, etc. From this position the bodybuilder should execute alternative sets of liftings with both arms, using the maximum weight charge but without overlooking correct breathing technique: inhaling before lifting and exhaling when the weight is slowly lowered.

Execution: This particular exercise is performed hanging from a fix bar, hands apart at a distance shoulders broad. During exercise the legs are streched or slightly bent and crossed at the ankles level and the body is arched. This type of exercise develops the dorsal muscle, especially its upper segment. The same exercise can be executed with the arms further apart, using an end bent bar, the grip thus being on the bent ends of the bar. The more apart the hands are, the more intense the effort of the dorsal muscle during training. All types of tractions are recommended to bodybuilding trainees, regardless the age or gender. In order to stimulate dorsal muscle development, the bodybuilder should hold in position for a few seconds when the chin or the backhead reach the bar. Breathing: inhaling takes place before performing the traction while exhaling occurs when returning to the initial position.