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Record 1 2023-03-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
DEF

A bodybuilding exercise performed by completing the following movements: lie on the floor, face down, with your body supported only by your hands and knees. Keeping your back straight, raise and lower your body, using only your arms.

OBS

This exercise targets the pectorals and, to a lesser extent, the triceps.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conditionnement physique et culturisme
DEF

Exercice de musculation qui s'exécute en effectuant les mouvements suivants : allongez-vous face au sol en ne vous appuyant que sur vos mains et vos genoux. Soulevez et rabaissez votre corps en ne vous servant que de la force de vos bras et en conservant votre dos bien droit.

OBS

Cet exercice sollicite les pectoraux et, dans une moindre mesure, les triceps.

Spanish

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