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TORSO EXERCISE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bent-over dumbbell fly
1, record 1, English, bent%2Dover%20dumbbell%20fly
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- bent-over dumbbell lateral 2, record 1, English, bent%2Dover%20dumbbell%20lateral
correct
- bent-over lateral raise 3, record 1, English, bent%2Dover%20lateral%20raise
correct
- bent-over rear deltoid raise 4, record 1, English, bent%2Dover%20rear%20deltoid%20raise
- dumbbell rear lateral raise 5, record 1, English, dumbbell%20rear%20lateral%20raise
- bent-over dumbbell rear delt raise 6, record 1, English, bent%2Dover%20dumbbell%20rear%20delt%20raise
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bodybuilding exercise performed by completing the following movements : standing or sitting on the edge of a bench, take a dumbbell in each hand and bend over until your torso is about parallel to the ground. Keeping your arms slightly bent, raise both dumbbells laterally until your upper arms are about level with your shoulders. Return to the starting position. 7, record 1, English, - bent%2Dover%20dumbbell%20fly
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This exercise targets the deltoids. 7, record 1, English, - bent%2Dover%20dumbbell%20fly
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- oiseau
1, record 1, French, oiseau
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- élévation latérale, buste penché 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9vation%20lat%C3%A9rale%2C%20buste%20pench%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
- écarté latéral penché en avant 3, record 1, French, %C3%A9cart%C3%A9%20lat%C3%A9ral%20pench%C3%A9%20en%20avant
masculine noun
- élévation latérale des bras - tronc en parallèle au sol 4, record 1, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9vation%20lat%C3%A9rale%20des%20bras%20%2D%20tronc%20en%20parall%C3%A8le%20au%20sol
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Exercice de musculation qui s'exécute en effectuant les mouvements suivants : debout ou assis sur le bord d'un banc, prenez un haltère dans chaque main et penchez-vous vers l'avant de manière à avoir le buste environ parallèle au sol. Tout en conservant vos bras presque droits, élevez les haltères de chaque côté de votre corps jusqu'à ce que vos avant-bras soient à peu près au même niveau que vos épaules. Revenez en position de départ. 5, record 1, French, - oiseau
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cet exercice sollicite les deltoïdes. 5, record 1, French, - oiseau
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-03-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- donkey calf raise
1, record 2, English, donkey%20calf%20raise
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bodybuilding exercise performed by completing the following movements : bend over until your torso is parallel to the floor and your hips make a 90-degree angle. Keep your legs straight and put the weight on your hips(either the weight of the donkey calf raise machine if you are using one, or the weight of another person sitting on you). Place the front half of your feet on a slightly raised platform(a few inches high) and lower your heels until your calves are stretched. Raise your heels as high as you can before lowering them back to the starting position, using only the power of your calves and your feet. 2, record 2, English, - donkey%20calf%20raise
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This exercise targets the calves. 2, record 2, English, - donkey%20calf%20raise
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- extension des mollets, poids reposant sur le bassin
1, record 2, French, extension%20des%20mollets%2C%20poids%20reposant%20sur%20le%20bassin
correct, proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- donkey calf raise 2, record 2, French, donkey%20calf%20raise
anglicism, see observation, masculine noun
- mollets à la machine (poids reposant sur le bassin) 2, record 2, French, mollets%20%C3%A0%20la%20machine%20%28poids%20reposant%20sur%20le%20bassin%29
masculine noun, plural
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Exercice de musculation qui s'exécute en effectuant les mouvements suivants : penchez-vous vers l'avant de manière à avoir le tronc parallèle au sol, les jambes verticales et droites et un angle de 90 degrés au niveau des hanches. Placez le poids de la machine sur vos hanches (ou demandez à quelqu'un de servir de poids en s'asseyant sur vous). Placez l'avant de vos pieds sur une plate-forme surélevée de quelques pouces par rapport au sol et baissez les talons jusqu'à ce que vos mollets soient étirés. Montez et descendez les talons en ne vous servant que de la force de vos mollets et de vos pieds. 1, record 2, French, - extension%20des%20mollets%2C%20poids%20reposant%20sur%20le%20bassin
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cet exercice sollicite les mollets. 1, record 2, French, - extension%20des%20mollets%2C%20poids%20reposant%20sur%20le%20bassin
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Dans les sources consultées, le terme anglais «donkey calf raise» est très souvent utilisé. 1, record 2, French, - extension%20des%20mollets%2C%20poids%20reposant%20sur%20le%20bassin
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
«Mollets à la machine (poids reposant sur le bassin)» est un cas où l'exercice est nommé en fonction des muscles qu'il sollicite, dans ce cas-ci les mollets. 1, record 2, French, - extension%20des%20mollets%2C%20poids%20reposant%20sur%20le%20bassin
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-03-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- good morning
1, record 3, English, good%20morning
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- good-morning 2, record 3, English, good%2Dmorning
correct, noun
- goodmorning 3, record 3, English, goodmorning
noun
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bodybuilding exercise performed by completing the following movements : standing, place a barbell on your shoulders, behind your neck. Keeping your legs straight or slightly bent, lower your upper body forward until your torso is about parallel to the ground, then return to the starting position. 4, record 3, English, - good%20morning
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Resembles the movement done when bowing to greet someone. This exercise targets the gluteal muscles, the hamstrings and the lower back muscles. 4, record 3, English, - good%20morning
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- flexion du buste en avant
1, record 3, French, flexion%20du%20buste%20en%20avant
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- good morning 2, record 3, French, good%20morning
anglicism, masculine noun
- inclinaison du tronc, debout 3, record 3, French, inclinaison%20du%20tronc%2C%20debout
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Exercice de musculation qui s'exécute en effectuant les mouvements suivants : debout, placez une barre sur vos épaules, derrière votre nuque et gardez vos jambes droites ou légèrement fléchies. Penchez-vous en avant jusqu'à ce que votre torse soit parallèle au plancher, puis remontez en position de départ. 4, record 3, French, - flexion%20du%20buste%20en%20avant
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme anglais «good morning» est le plus souvent utilisé. On le retrouve souvent entre parenthèses à la suite du nom français de l'exercice. 4, record 3, French, - flexion%20du%20buste%20en%20avant
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Cet exercice ressemble au mouvement que l'on effectue lorsque l'on salue quelqu'un en lui faisant une révérence. Il sollicite les muscles fessiers, les ischio-jambiers ainsi que les muscles du bas du dos. 4, record 3, French, - flexion%20du%20buste%20en%20avant
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-06-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- core exercise
1, record 4, English, core%20exercise
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- core stability exercise 2, record 4, English, core%20stability%20exercise
correct
- trunk exercise 3, record 4, English, trunk%20exercise
correct
- trunk strengthening exercise 4, record 4, English, trunk%20strengthening%20exercise
correct
- trunk muscle stabilization exercise 5, record 4, English, trunk%20muscle%20stabilization%20exercise
correct
- torso exercise 6, record 4, English, torso%20exercise
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The best core exercises include more than just lots of abdominal training. Although many people think of the core as a nice six-pack, or strong, toned abs, the truth is that the abdominal muscles are a very small part of the "core." The abs have very limited and specific action, and what experts refer to as the "core" actually consists of many different muscles that stabilize the spine and pelvis, and run the entire length of the torso. When these muscles contract, they stabilize the spine, pelvis and shoulder girdle and create a solid base of support. 7, record 4, English, - core%20exercise
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
In addition to stretching, trunk or core exercises are now highly recommended for golfers. 8, record 4, English, - core%20exercise
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- exercice de stabilisation du tronc
1, record 4, French, exercice%20de%20stabilisation%20du%20tronc
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- exercice du tronc 2, record 4, French, exercice%20du%20tronc
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L’entraînement en force contribue à façonner le corps. Les poids et haltères et les exercices du tronc peuvent faire augmenter votre métabolisme parce que vous développez davantage de muscles, qui consomment plus de calories que les tissus adipeux. 3, record 4, French, - exercice%20de%20stabilisation%20du%20tronc
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les exercices de stabilisation du tronc améliorent l’endurance des muscles abdominaux. [...] les exercices de stabilisation du tronc [...] se font souvent de façon isométrique ou à vitesse très faible avec des mouvements de faible amplitude où l’on utilise le poids du corps plutôt que des poids ou des appareils. 4, record 4, French, - exercice%20de%20stabilisation%20du%20tronc
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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