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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: standing with your legs straight, step backward with one leg and lower your body until your back knee almost touches the ground and your front leg is bent at a 90-degree angle. Return to the standing position using the strength of your back leg, and then bring your legs back together.

OBS

This exercise targets the quadriceps and the gluteal muscles. It can be done with dumbbells, a barbell or no weight.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conditionnement physique et culturisme
DEF

Exercice de musculation qui s'exécute en effectuant les mouvements suivants : debout, faites un pas vers l'arrière et accroupissez-vous jusqu'à ce que votre genou arrière touche presque le sol et que votre jambe avant soit fléchie à 90 degrés. Relevez-vous en forçant avec votre jambe arrière, puis ramenez vos jambes ensemble.

OBS

Cet exercice sollicite les quadriceps et les fessiers. Il peut s'effectuer sans poids, avec des haltères ou avec une barre.

Spanish

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