Exercise Database

Stability Ball Back Stretch

Steps : 1.) Sit on a stability ball and lie face up on it with your knees bent and feet on the floor. 2.) Extend your body and relax your back on the ball, easing your arms behind your head. 3.) Hold this position for 1 to 3 minutes to allow your muscles to relax and stretch. 4.) Return back to the starting position.

Stability Ball Cable Fly

Steps : 1.) Start off by sitting on a stability ball, gripping cable handles in each hand. 2.) Slowly roll down on the exercise ball making sure that your head and neck are on the ball with your feet planted on the floor ahead of you. 3.) Lift up with the cables and bring them straight up above your chest, squeezing throughout the entire motion. 4.) Hold onto this position for a few seconds then returning back down to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Kettlebell One-Arm Overhead Squat

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off by clean pressing a kettlebell with one arm and then press the weight overhead. 2.) Then with the kettlebell pressed overhead, flex and bend your knees and lower your body towards the floor and pause when you get close to the bottom, holding for a few seconds. 3.) Return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed

Medicine Ball Chest Pass

Steps : 1.) You can use either a partner or a wall in this exercise. 2.) Start off standing up straight with your feet shoulder width apart and an exercise in between your hands up against your chest. 3.) Extend through your elbow and push the medicine ball forward towards your partner or the wall. 4.) Receive the throw back with both of your hands at chest level and repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell Seated One-Arm Arnold Press

Steps : 1.) Start by seated on the end of a flat bench with feet on the floor in front of you holding a dumbbell in one hand. 2.) Slowly, while using your thighs, raise the dumbbell to shoulder height and twist your palm so that it is facing in towards your body. 3.) From there raise the dumbbell above your head, squeezing your shoulder, and hold for a count. 4.) Return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Broad Jump to Box Jump

The broad jump to box jump is a dynamic exercise that combines explosive lower body strength, coordination, and agility. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointing forward. Bend your knees slightly, hinge at your hips, and keep your back straight. Swing your arms backward to generate momentum. Explode forward with maximum force, extending your hips, knees, and ankles. Swing your arms forward and upward to help propel yourself forward. Land softly on the balls of your feet, bending your knees to absorb the impact. As soon as you land from the broad jump, immediately transition into the box jump. Focus on quickly resetting your body and getting ready for the next explosive movement. From the landing position of the broad jump, quickly drop into a partial squat position, loading your legs for the jump. Swing your arms backward for momentum. Explosively jump upward, driving your hips forward. Bring your knees up towards your chest to ensure clearance over the box. Land softly on the box with both feet, ensuring you're stable and balanced. Stand up fully on the box before stepping down carefully. Ensure the box is stable and won't slip during the exercise. Start with a lower box height and gradually increase it as you become more comfortable and confident with the movement. Focus on proper landing technique to minimize the risk of injury, especially to your knees and ankles. Listen to your body and stop if you experience any pain or discomfort. Allow adequate rest between sets to prevent fatigue-induced mistakes and reduce the risk of injury.

Barbell Hang Snatch

Steps : 1.) Start by standing in front of a barbell with your feet shoulder width apart and gripping the bar with a double overhand shoulder width grip. 2.) Bring the bar to about mid thigh level, keeping your back straight, then extend through your hips and knees forcefully driving the weight upward and shrugging your shoulders to your ears at the same time. 3.) Moving your feet into the receiving position, pull yourself below the bar as you elevate it overhead making sure that you receive the bar as low as possible and extend your arms up fully over your body. 4.) Make sure that you have a balanced standing position and hold for a count, then slowly and under control lower the bar back to the ground. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Kettlebell Bent Press

Steps : 1.) Kettlebell clean to the shoulder position. 2.) Follow this movement by leaning your body to the opposite side of the kettlebell with your free hand touching the ground. 3.) Keep the kettlebell vertical throughout the entire motion. 4.) Return back to the starting position with the kettlebell above your head, followed by placing the kettlebell back to the shoulder position. 5.) Repeat this motion and workout for the amount of repetitions needed.

Barbell Decline Bench Press (Reverse Grip)

Steps : 1.) Start by laying flat on your back on a decline bench, feet on the rested underneath the pads and hands holding dumbbells in a underhand reverse grip at the sides of your chest. 2.) Slowly push the dumbbells straight up above your chest, squeezing your pecs and hold for a count. 3.) Return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Double Leg Stretch

Steps : 1.) Start off by lying on your back with your knees bent at 45-degrees and your feet flat on the floor hip width apart. 2.) Place your arms at your sides with your palms down and extend your spine through inhaling and exhaling. 3.) Keep your thighs connected, raise both of your knees so that they are at a 90-degree angle and aligned over your glutes and feet parallel to the floor. 4.) From there flex your upper body forward letting your head and shoulders come off of the floor and bring them towards your bent knees, feeling a stretch in your abdominals and pelvis. 5.) Hold this position for a few seconds then extending both of your arms and legs away from your body. 6.) Keep your feet together and straight out while hands open wide above your head. 7.) Take a deep breath in and return back to the center position with your knees bent and head pulling towards your pelvis. 8.) Repeat for a slow and steady motion until fully stretched.

Barbell Supine Reverse Extension

Steps : 1.) Start by laying on your back on a flat bench with your feet on the floor in front of you, holding a weighted barbell or EZ bar behind your head dangling towards the floor. 2.) Slowly elevate the bar up and out so that it creates a straight line with your body and squeeze your triceps. 3.) Hold for a count then return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Barbell Round the World Shoulder Stretch

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off standing up straight holding a barbell, with palms up towards the ceiling, behind your back. 2.) Keep the barbell positioned behind your hips and then slowly lift your arms up so that they are behind your head. 3.) Return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed.

Stability Ball Lat Stretch

Steps : 1.) Begin by kneeling down with one arm upon an exercise ball and the other hand placed upon the floor. 2.) Then, when in place, start to rotate the shoulder and pushing up on your lower back so that a stretch in your back and shoulders is felt. 3.) Hold this position for 15 to 30 seconds and repeat with the other arm.

Barbell Snatch Pull

Steps : 1.) Start with a weighted barbell on the floor close to your shins, bent down at your hips keeping your back straight, head facing forward and holding it with a wide grip. 2.) Quickly drive through your heels and pull up while extending your knees. 3.) As the bar reaches your thigh, extend through your hips and in a jumping motion accelerate through your hips and move the bar upward towards your chest. 4.) Do not pull through your arms as with the second pull the bar should be extended up and your body fully extended. 5.) Return back to the starting position and repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Lateral High Knee Skip

The lateral high knee skip is a variation of the high knee skip exercise that incorporates lateral movement to engage different muscle groups and improve overall agility and coordination. Begin by standing with your feet together and your arms relaxed by your sides. Start by hopping laterally (sideways) to one side, pushing off with both feet simultaneously. As you jump to the side, lift your knees up towards your chest, driving them as high as possible. Upon landing on the opposite side, immediately transition into another lateral hop while lifting your knees towards your chest. Continue alternating between hopping to the left and right sides, maintaining a steady rhythm and focusing on driving your knees up with each skip. Utilize your arms to help propel you sideways, swinging them in a natural motion to assist with balance and momentum. Keep your arms bent at the elbows and close to your body, allowing them to move freely in coordination with your legs. Keep your core engaged throughout the exercise to stabilize your body and maintain balance. Land softly on the balls of your feet with each hop to absorb shock and reduce impact on your joints. Keep your chest up and your gaze forward to help maintain proper posture and alignment. Breathe naturally throughout the exercise, inhaling and exhaling in a rhythm that feels comfortable for you. Avoid holding your breath, as this can lead to decreased performance and increased fatigue. Perform lateral high knee skips for a set amount of time (e.g., 30 seconds to 1 minute) or a certain number of repetitions (e.g., 20 reps per side).

Bench Calf Stretch

Steps : 1.) Start by placing a bench, step or platform in front of your body then taking your right heel and placing it on top of the platform. 2.) Lean forward with your upper body and grab onto your right toe with your right hand, keeping your left leg bent behind you and straight. 3.) Take your left hand, place it on your left thigh to help support the extra weight placed upon your left leg. 4.) Keep pulling your toes until you feel a stretch in your calf then hold this position for 15 to 30 seconds. 5.) Return back to the starting position and repeat for as many reps, sets and however long you desire.

Smith Machine Wrist Curl

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting down at the end of a flat bench positioned behind a weighted smith machine, grabbing it with an underhand shoulder width grip. 2.) Keep your elbows at your side and slowly lower the weight below your legs, squeezing your forearms, and hold for a count. 3.) Return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Calf Stretch with Rope

Steps : 1.) Start by lying down on the ground face up and place a yoga strap over the ball of one of your feet. 2.) Bend your knee and pull on the rope to extend your foot backwards, breathing out while in this motion. 3.) Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, then release and start on the opposite foot.