3 min read
How to Do the Dumbbell Close-grip Press
A clear breakdown of the dumbbell close-grip press setup, rep path, and common errors. Learn how to keep the movement tight and triceps-driven.
- strength-training
- triceps
- dumbbell
The Corect Journal
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Technique, programming and the parts of training that actually move the needle. No listicles, no supplement affiliate links.
3 min read
What Muscles the Push-Up Actually Works
Push-ups mainly work the chest, triceps, shoulders, and core. Learn how setup and range of motion shift the effort when your form changes.
- fitness
- push-ups
- strength-training
3 min read
What Muscles the Barbell Lying Extension Actually Works
The barbell lying extension is mainly a triceps exercise, with the shoulders helping as the bar moves. Small changes in upper-arm stability and elbow motion change what you feel rep to rep.
- triceps
- shoulders
- upper-body
4 min read
How to Do the Lateral Raise
A practical guide to the lateral raise with setup cues, a clean lifting path, and the form mistakes that steal work from the side delts.
- shoulders
- strength-training
- exercise-form
4 min read
How to Do the Incline Dumbbell Press
Use the incline dumbbell press as a simple chest press with a fixed setup and clean rep path. Learn how to keep the movement on the upper chest and spot common errors on video.
- chest
- strength-training
- dumbbell
3 min read
What Muscles the Dumbbell Bench Press Actually Works
The dumbbell bench press mainly works the chest, with the triceps and front delts helping through the press. Form changes how much each muscle takes over.
- strength-training
- chest
- pressing
4 min read
How to Do the Dumbbell Seated One Arm Rotate
A clean seated one arm rotate keeps the upper arm still while the forearm does the work. Learn the setup, rotation path, pause, and return.
- dumbbells
- forearms
- form
4 min read
How to Do the Front Raise
A straight guide to the front raise, from setup to shoulder-height finish. Learn the form cues that keep the front delts working and the mistakes to avoid.
- shoulders
- strength-training
- form
3 min read
How to Do the EZ Barbell JM Bench Press
A form-first guide to the EZ barbell JM bench press. Learn the setup, elbow tuck, bar path, and the rep mistakes that turn it into a messy press.
- triceps
- bench-press
- strength
5 min read
How to Do the Band Push Sit-up
Set the band tight, curl up under control, and keep the rep in your abs. Learn what a clean rep feels like and where form usually breaks.
- abs
- sit-up
- band-training
3 min read
What Muscles the Machine Shoulder Press Actually Works
The machine shoulder press mainly trains the shoulders, with the triceps finishing the press and the upper back helping stabilize it. Setup details like seat height and grip can shift where the effort lands rep to rep.
- shoulders
- triceps
- strength-training
4 min read
How to Do the Cable Lateral Raise
A step-by-step guide to the cable lateral raise, with setup cues, rep tempo, and clear signs your form is drifting into traps or momentum.
- shoulders
- exercise-form
- strength-training
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