Bodybuilding Exercises 3

Question 1

Which exercise best isolates the rear (posterior) deltoid?

Accepted Answer

Bent-over reverse fly

Answer

The bent-over reverse fly horizontally abducts the arms, targeting the rear delts.

Question 2

What primary muscle does the seated cable row develop?

Accepted Answer

Mid-back (rhomboids/lats)

Answer

The horizontal pulling motion of the cable row builds mid-back thickness.

Question 3

Which exercise is most associated with building the gastrocnemius?

Accepted Answer

Standing calf raise

Answer

Standing calf raises keep the knee straight, emphasizing the gastrocnemius.

Question 4

The hip thrust is primarily used to develop which muscle group?

Accepted Answer

Glutes

Answer

The hip thrust maximally loads the glutes at full hip extension.

Question 5

Which curl variation reduces biceps shortening and emphasizes the brachialis?

Accepted Answer

Hammer curl

Answer

The neutral grip of the hammer curl shifts emphasis onto the brachialis and brachioradialis.

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