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Reverse flys, also spelled flyes or flies, target the muscles on the back of the shoulders. The posterior deltoids are the main muscles on the back of the shoulders. Reverse flys also work the muscles of the upper and middle back, particularly the rhomboids and traps.
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The Amateur Softball Association of American sets the universal rules for softball in the United States. According to their official rule book, obstruction is when a defensive player affects or prevents a batter from swinging at a pitched ball or hinders the progress of a runner.
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Goalkeepers are the only players on the soccer field who get to use their hands without incurring a penalty. They even wear different uniforms than the rest of the players. This enables them to stand out to other players and officials and to protect themselves from injuries.
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A successful 800-meter race requires a lot more than just the 90 to 120 seconds you see during competition. Training includes long runs, interval workouts, cross training and weight training -- with five to six days of training and double workouts on some days.
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Your triceps muscles are on the back of your upper arms. They contract when you straighten your arm and lock your elbows. The triceps fire up when you perform pushing or pressing movements, including pushups and the bench press. They also play a key role in throwing sports.
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Contrary to popular belief, the classic crunch in not the most effective abdominal exercise. A study conducted by the American Council on Exercise shows the crunch falling short of the top ten exercises.
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In the pursuit of weight loss, people will try many forms of exercise, from jogging, cycling and gym cardio to lifting weights. One training method you might have overlooked is kettlebells. As with any exercise plan, how quickly you lose weight following a kettlebell plan depends on a number of factors.
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Hockey demands speed, quickness, agility and balance, plus the ability to absorb and dish out impacts. You often perform these simultaneously -- such as when you get checked into the boards and try to remain on your skates while fighting for the puck.
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A 10-speed bike is a type of road bicycle that allows you to change the pedaling resistance through a shifting mechanism. The various gears provide up to 10 different resistance settings, or speeds. This type of bicycle engineering makes riding on hilly terrain over long distances easier.
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Strength training or weightlifting for basketball players is different than lifting in other sports due to the skill demands of the sport. According to the Sports Fitness Advisor, basketball players need explosive power and coordination more than size.
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A cough -- especially when accompanied by other cold symptoms such as sneezing, muscle aches, a sore throat or a runny nose -- can often be used as an excuse not to work out. However, depending on the severity of your cough, exercising may help you to feel better and take your mind off your cough or feeling sick.
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A 14-year-old can measure his or her push-up ability against peers using the President's Physical Fitness Challenge.
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Poor technique and an existing injury or condition such as arthritis can lead to popping in your knees when you squat. Knee popping may also be described as clicking, snapping or grinding; ice, stretching and proper squat technique can help eliminate it.
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Swimming is a low-impact form of cardiovascular exercise that is appropriate for most people. It uses muscles in your core, upper and lower body to move you through the water and raise your heart and respiration rate.
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Sprinting seems like a simple exercise on the surface, but when you dig a little deeper, you find that it's the little things that separate the fastest runners in the world from the competition.
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You might think the only way to perform dumbbell shoulder presses in a sitting position, but you can also perform them in a standing position. One benefit of the standing version is you engage more core muscles to maintain your balance and control the weight.
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The hack squat is performed on a machine that virtually locks your body into place at an angle. Properly performing the hack squat presents no health risk to your knees.
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When you are swimming the breaststroke, water provides resistance — but it's a level of resistance you cannot change. You can't make water thicker or thinner, so once your muscles adapt to the breaststroke, the improvement you are likely to see in the strength of your muscles is limited.
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If you enjoy running, or want to get involved in a sport that offers individual and team challenges plus many health benefits, running track may be the perfect solution.
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Reducing fat on the back of your thighs requires burning fat throughout your entire body. The back of the thighs holds your hamstrings, a three-headed muscle that extends your hip, flexes the knee and helps to propel you forward.
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