Table 1.
Weightlifting programme
| Weightlifting exercise | Muscle groups |
|---|---|
| Lat pull down behind neck | Trapezius, teres major, latissimus dorsi, rhomboideus, brachioradialis, brachialis, biceps brachii |
| Cable machine seated row | Trapezius, rhomboideus major, latissimus dorsi, teres major, deltoideus, erector spinae, brachioradialis |
| Back raise* | Gluteus maximus, semitendinosus |
| Sit-ups | Rectus abdominus |
| Push-ups | Pectoralis major and minor, triceps brachii, deltoideus |
| Reversed curls with barbell | Biceps brachii, brachialis |
| Machine side shoulder raise | Deltoideus |
| Seated leg extension | Quadriceps femoris |
| Hamstring curl | Biceps femoris, semitendinosus, semimembranosus |
| Leg press | Gluteus maximus, quadriceps femoris, biceps femoris |
With or without a weight.