Multi joint movements

What is it?

Exercises using multiple joints engage various muscles for heavy lifting.

The activation of these muscle groups in the execution of these movements generates a large consumption of energy and therefore calorie expenditure. Incorporating them into your routine as part of weight loss is essential.

In addition, bodybuilding training will obviously allow you to build muscle. With a good arrangement of exercises in the session and throughout the week, combined with appropriate nutrition, you will maximize fat loss and muscle gain.

All multi-joint movements are testosterone boosters. And this hormone has the role of stimulating protein synthesis, leading to muscle mass gain.

Exemple with Dips:

Dips build your pectorals effectively.

Here are the main points

➖ Main muscles: Pectoralis major and minor, deltoid (anterior bundles) and triceps.

➖ Posture: Resting on the parallel bars, the shoulder blades tightened, the shoulders low and the abdominal strap contracted without arching.

➖ The execution: Take an inhale and flex your arms to bring your chest down, then push the bars back up as you exhale.

➖ Tips: ➡️ Leaning the bust forward allows you to better recruit the chest and reduce the intervention of the triceps.
▶️ If you can only perform a few repetitions, first focus on controlling the descent (around 6s).
➡️ Also use elastics or specialized machines to relieve weight.

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