Exercise Database

Alternating Arm Cobra

Steps : 1.) Start off by laying face down on the floor in a prone position with your arms at your sides. 2.) Squeeze your glutes and lift your chest off of the floor with your arms alternately touching the floor from side to side while keeping your arms straight. 3.) Repeat for as many reps and sets desired.

Warrior 2 Pose

Steps : 1.) Begin by laterally stepping with your left leg until both legs are about 3 feet apart from each other. 2.) Then lunge into the right leg to about a 90-degree angle at the joint keeping your left leg straight. 3.) Extend both of your arms straight out so that they are horizontal along the shoulder line. 4.) Hold this position for 5 to 15 seconds, return back to the starting position, alternate sides and repeat.

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.

Dumbbell One-Arm Bent-Over Reverse Fly

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting on the end of a flat bench with your feet together on the floor in front of you and a dumbbell in one hand. 2.) Bend down so that your chest is rested upon your thighs and position the dumbbell underneath your legs. 3.) Slowly elevate the dumbbell up and out to around head level and squeeze your shoulder. 4.) Hold for a count then return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Smith Machine Incline Shoulder Raise

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off by placing an incline bench underneath a smith machine and align the barbell at a height that you are able to reach the bar. 2.) Grab onto the barbell and lift the bar off from the rack and hold it over you with your elbows, slightly bent. 3.) Then lift the bar up until your arms are fully extended holding on for a few seconds, returning it back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed.

Barbell One-Arm Side Deadlift

The barbell one arm side deadlift is an advanced exercise that works most of the muscles in the body and helps develop overall strength. Steps : 1.) Start by standing beside a barbell placed on the floor and grabbing the bar with an overhand grip in the center. 2.) Crouching down as if your were performing a squat, bend down so your thighs are parallel with the floor. 3.) Extend your legs slowly as you straighten your body up, drawing in your abs as you rise. Tips : 1.) Perform this exercise with an empty bar to become familiar with the movement before adding weights.

Towel Tricep Extension

The standing towel triceps extension is an exercise that requires a partner and uses manual resistance or your body's own weight to build the tricep muscle Steps : 1.) Start by standing with your feet shoulder width apart, your back straight and your abs drawn in. 2.) Hold a towel or rope facing up behind and in back of your head. 3.) Have a partner hold the towel tight during the exercise so the resistance is constant. 4.) Lower your forearms down until they reach your biceps, then slowly raise your arms back up to starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell One-Arm Reverse Preacher Curl

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting on a preacher bench with your upper arms resting upon the padding and holding a dumbbell in one hand with a reverse grip. 2.) Slowly raise the dumbbell up towards your shoulders, squeezing in your forearms and hold for a count. 3.) Return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Smith Machine One-Arm Row

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up a smith machine at the bottom of the rack with the amount of weight that you would like to perform the exercise with. 2.) Stand to the side of the bar and bend over creating a 90 degree angle with your body, then slowly reach down with the arm on the side of the bar and grip with a neutral grip. 3.) Pull the bar up towards your side, squeezing in your back, and hold for a count. 4.) Return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Cable Rope Pull-Up

Steps : 1.) Start by hanging a rope extension over the top of a pull-up bar, then grab it with a neutral grip, palms facing inward. 2.) Holding tightly onto the rope, slowly pull yourself up until your hands are almost touching your upper chest. 3.) Squeeze with your lats and hold for a count. 4.) Return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Barbell Decline Pullover (Wide Grip)

The barbell wide grip decline pullover is an advanced exercise to target the lats and pectoral muscles and build a wider and stronger chest.. Steps : 1.) Start by lying on a decline bench with your feet higher than your head. 2.) Grab onto a barbell with an extra wide grip (hands near the plates) and then from your upper thighs, raise the barbell in an arc over your head towards the floor. 3.) Continue until you feel a stretch in your chest muscles and then hold the position for a count. 4.) Return back to the starting position and repeat for as many reps and sets as desired. Tips : 1.) Squeeze the bar as though you were pushing both ends together as this will give an additional muscle contraction. 2.) Do not go beyond a normal range of motion

Dumbbell One-Arm Lateral Raise (Prone)

The Dumbbell One-Arm Lateral Raise (Prone) is a variation of the lateral raise that targets the lateral or middle deltoid muscle while minimizing the involvement of other muscles. Performing this exercise prone (face down) helps to isolate the lateral deltoids more effectively. Here’s how to do it correctly: Setup: Set up an incline bench. Adjust an incline bench to about a 30-45 degree angle. Position yourself on the bench: Lie face down on the bench with your chest and stomach supported. Your feet should be flat on the floor and your head in a neutral position, looking down. Hold a dumbbell in one hand. Let your arm hang straight down from your shoulder with the dumbbell in a neutral grip (palm facing inwards). Execution: Begin the movement by raising your arm out to the side until it is at shoulder height. Keep a slight bend in your elbow to reduce stress on your joints. Your palm should face the floor as you lift the weight. Control the movement: Lift the weight in a controlled manner, avoiding momentum or swinging. Focus on using your lateral deltoid muscle to lift the weight. Pause briefly at the top: Once your arm reaches shoulder height, pause for a brief moment. Ensure your shoulder remains level and your body stays stable on the bench. Lower the dumbbell slowly: Lower the weight back to the starting position in a controlled manner. Maintain the slight bend in your elbow and avoid letting the dumbbell drop quickly.

Lateral Box Jump Overs

Lateral box jump overs are a challenging exercise that requires coordination, strength, and agility. Focus on controlled movements and proper form to maximize effectiveness and minimize the risk of injury. Stand beside the box with your feet shoulder-width apart. Keep your chest up, shoulders back, and core engaged throughout the movement. Start by bending your knees and lowering your hips into a partial squat position. Jump sideways explosively on top of the box, using your arms to generate momentum. Tap the top of the box with both feet before landing softly on the ground on the opposite side. Immediately jump back in the opposite direction, clearing the box once again. Continue jumping back and forth over the box in a lateral motion, maintaining a steady rhythm. Start with a manageable number of repetitions and sets based on your fitness level. As you become more proficient, you can increase the number of repetitions and sets.

Barbell Jerk

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off bringing yourself up as you would as in a normal jerk by standing up straight with the weighted barbell resting upon your shoulders and palms. 2.) Dip your knees a bit and use your momentum to overhead press the barbell above your head. 3.) Return back to the starting position 4.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed

Band Sit-Up

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; take the exercise bands and wrap them around the base of the bench. 2.) Lay down with your back flat on the bench, holding onto the bands. 3.) Then curl up your body, holding the bands, so that your chest is as close to your abdominals as possible. 4.) Squeeze and hold your abs tightly for a few seconds the return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed.

Medicine Ball Decline Two-Arm Overhead Throw

Steps : 1.) Start by laying on a decline bench with your back on the bench and feet in the foot rests, holding a ball in both hands extended behind your head. 2.) Forcefully come up through your shoulders, in a sit up motion, and throw the ball directly in front of you as if you were going for a maximum distance. 3.) Bounce the ball off a wall back to you and repeat or have a partner catch and bring the ball back to you for as many reps and set as desired.

Medicine Ball Catch and Throw

Steps : 1.) Start by standing up straight, either in front of a wall or a partner, with your feet shoulder width apart and a medicine ball in your hands. 2.) Extend the ball behind your head, stretching as far back as possible, then using all of your force, throw the ball forward. 3.) Follow through with your throw, feeling the tension on your back muscles, shoulders, core and prepare to receive the bounce back from the wall or throw back from your partner. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Alternating Reverse Hyper (Flat Bench)

Steps : 1.) Start by laying face down in a prone position on a bench with one foot touching the floor and the other leg raised. 2.) Once in position lift one leg up until you feel tension in your abs and glutes, hold for a count then return back to the starting position. 3.) Alternate with the opposite leg and repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.