When grouping resistance exercises together, we strive to ensure maximum simplicity and practicality. For this reason we split the categories into planes of motion (primary and secondary) for the upper body and simply legs (primary and secondary) for the lower body. In doing this, our patients will be able to create workouts that are balanced in regards to the major muscle groups without worrying about the actual muscles they are using. Read more about this in our Exercise Prescription section.
UPPER BODY PUSHING
Horizontal Pushing (Primary)
- Flat Dumbbell Bench Press
- Flat Barbell Bench Press
- Incline Dumbbell Bench Press
- Incline Barbell Bench Press
- Decline Dumbbell Bench Press
Horizontal Pushing (Secondary)
Vertical Pushing (Primary)
- Dumbbell Military Press
- Barbell Military Press
Vertical Pushing (Secondary)
UPPER BODY PULLING
Horizontal Pulling (Primary)
Horizontal Pulling (Secondary)
Vertical Pulling (Primary)
LEGS
Legs (Primary)
Legs (Secondary)