Exercise Database

Kettlebell Arnold Press

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off by clean pressing a kettlebell to your shoulder with your palms facing inward towards your head. 2.) Press the kettlebell out and thrust overhead. 3.) Return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed

Kettlebell Double Windmill

Steps : 1.) To begin the exercise, take one kettlebell and place it next to your starting foot followed by clean pressing the opposite kettlebell overhead with the pressed arm palms out. 2.) With the kettlebell pressed overhead and locked, press your glutes out towards the pressed kettlebell. 3.) With the following arm, bend at the hip to the floor and touch it with the alternate kettlebell. 4.) Hold this position for a few seconds, then, reverse to the starting position. 5.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed then repeat the steps with the alternating arms.

Dumbbell One-Arm Reverse Bench Wrist Curl

Steps : 1.) Start by kneeling in front of a horizontal bench with your forearms rested upon the padding and holding a dumbbell in one hand with a reverse grip. 2.) Slowly lower the dumbbell down below the bench as far as possible squeezing your forearms and hold for a count. 3.) Then return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Single-Leg Box Jump

Single-leg box jumps are an advanced variation of the traditional box jump that specifically targets balance, stability, and explosiveness in one leg at a time. Start by standing facing the box with one foot firmly planted on the ground and the other foot hovering slightly above the floor. Keep your chest up, shoulders back, and core engaged to maintain stability throughout the movement. Your arms can be positioned for balance, either extended in front of you or bent at the elbows. Bend your knee slightly on the leg that's in contact with the ground, loading it like a spring. Explosively extend your hip, knee, and ankle as you jump upward off the ground. Drive your arms upward to help generate momentum. Simultaneously, lift the hovering foot to help propel yourself upward. Aim to land softly on the box with both legs that you jumped off. Ensure your entire foot is on the box, and your knee is bent to absorb the impact. You can progress to landing on the same leg that you jumped off once you have mastered this first technique. Focus on maintaining balance and stability upon landing. Engage your core and stabilizing muscles to control the movement. Carefully step down from the box with the same leg that you jumped off. Use control and balance to lower yourself back to the starting position. 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. Perform the same number of repetitions on each leg to ensure balance and symmetry in your training.

Leg Slide

Steps : 1.) Start by laying flat on your back with your arms at your sides. 2.) Lift your legs and bend at the knees so that that they are in a 90-degree angle. 3.) Once in position slowly slide your legs forward and hold this position for a few seconds, return back to the starting position and repeat.

Kettlebell Push Press

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off by clean pressing two kettlebells to your shoulders. 2.) Bend slightly at the knees and the push up using your heels to drive the kettlebells above your head. 3.) Hold for a few seconds then return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed.

Dumbbell Reverse Concentration Curl

Steps : 1.) Begin by sitting on the end of a flat bench with your feet flat on the floor and holding a dumbbell in one hand using an underhand grip. 2.) Rest the arm holding the dumbbell on the inside of the same leg so the weight is extended off and turn it inward towards the opposite leg. 3.) Slowly lower the weight down below your leg, squeeze using your forearm and hold for a count. 4.) Return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Barbell Curl Against an Incline

The barbell curls lying against an incline exercise uses an incline bench to help adjust your body's position to perform bicep curls. Steps : 1.) Start by taking an incline bench and setting it to a 45-degree angle, then grabbing a barbell with a shoulder-width grip and lean forward against it with your feet resting on the floor for support. 2.) Hang your arms down over the bench holding onto the barbell, keeping your elbows straight and raise the bar up towards your head, isolating the biceps. 3.) Hold onto this position for a count then return back to the starting position.

Stability Ball Wall Squat

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up an exercise ball against the wall and leaning your back up against the ball so it is positioned in the middle of your body. 2.) Slowly lower your body towards the ground so that your thighs are parallel with the ground and your upper back and head are rested on the exercise ball. 3.) Hold for a count then return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell Seated Side Bend

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting up straight on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand and arms at your sides. 2.) While keeping your back straight and facing forward, slowly bend down to one side until you feel a stretch in your abs then return back to the starting position. 3.) Continue on to the opposite side and repeat. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Trap Bar Jump Squat

Trap bar jump squats are a dynamic lower-body exercise that combines the benefits of the squat and explosive power from jumping. Here's how you can perform trap bar jump squats: Place a trap bar on the ground and load it with an appropriate amount of weight. Start with lighter weight until you get comfortable with the movement. Stand inside the trap bar with your feet shoulder-width apart. Position your toes slightly pointed outwards. Grab the handles of the trap bar with an overhand grip (palms facing towards you) or a neutral grip (palms facing each other). Ensure your grip is secure. Start by lowering your body into a squat position, bending your knees and hips while keeping your chest up and back straight. Keep your weight on your heels and ensure your knees do not extend past your toes. Once you reach the bottom of the squat position, explode upward by driving through your heels, extending your hips, knees, and ankles simultaneously. As you jump, use the momentum to lift the trap bar off the ground, extending your body fully. Keep your core engaged and maintain a straight back throughout the movement. Land softly back into the squat position, absorbing the impact with your muscles. Immediately go into the next repetition, maintaining a continuous and fluid motion. Inhale as you lower your body into the squat position. Exhale forcefully as you explode upward during the jump.

Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off with lying flat back on an incline bench with a medium width grip upon the barbell. 2.) Take the bar off from the rack and hold it straight over your head with arms straight. 3.) With the bar above your head, raise the shoulders off from the bench and exhale. 4.) Return the bar back to the starting position and inhale. 5.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed.

Dumbbell Shoulder Press (Stability Ball)

Steps : 1.) Start off by sitting on top of a stability ball with your feet planted firmly on the floor in front of you, arms bent by your head at 90-degrees and dumbbells in each hand. 2.) Raise the dumbbells slightly in front of your head and elevate them over your head completely until they are touching at the ends. 3.) Keep your arms straight at the top and hold motion for a count then return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Cable Decline One-Arm Chest Fly

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up a handle on a low pulley cable machine and placing a decline bench next to the machine. 2.) Grab onto the handle with an overhand grip and lay down on the decline bench, keeping your back flat on the bench and feet underneath the foot rests. 3.) Raise the handle above your head as this will be your starting position. 4.) Slowly lower and extend your arm out to your side, feeling a stretch in your chest and hold for a count. 5.) Return back to the starting position and squeeze your chest. 6.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Cable Tricep Extension (Kneeling)

The kneeling cable triceps extension exercise allows you to isolate your triceps more effectively and building bigger arms through kneeling. Steps : 1.) Start off by placing a bench sideways in front of a high pulley machine and attaching a straight bar onto the machine. 2.) Grab onto the straight bar with an overhand grip and kneel on the floor in front of the bench, keeping your back straight and head down. 3.) Positioning your elbows and your forearms above your head, push down on the bar in an arc motion so that your forearms are touching the bench. 4.) Hold onto this position for a count, isolating the triceps and return back up to the start. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Kettlebell Turkish Get-Up Lunge

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off lying flat on your back on the floor with a kettlebell pressed up above your chest. 2.) Take the knee that is on the same side as the kettlebell and bend it. 3.) Then use your opposite arm to help push yourself up into a lunge position and then move to resting on one knee. 4.) Slowly stand up with the kettlebell still pressed up overhead then reverse back down to the starting position. 5.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed

Quadricep Stretch

The quadricep stretch is a great move to stretch the front of your thigh or quadricep. Steps : 1.) Start off either using a post or tall weight bench for balance while standing upright with your abs drawn-in. 2.) Raise one leg off of the ground and flex the knee while standing and stabilizing on the other leg. Use your opposite hand and take hold of the foot and pull it back slight until you feel a stretch in the front thigh. Hold for 20 to 30 seconds. 3.) Slowly lower the leg and repeat the same on the opposite side.

Hack Single-Leg Calf Raise

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up a hack squat machine with the amount of weight that you would like to perform for this exercise, laying with your chest flat on the pad and shoulders rested underneath the shoulder pads. 2.) Stand on the platform, push the weight up off of the rack and hold onto the hand rests as this will be your starting position. 3.) While keeping your legs straight, slowly raise one of your heels up off of the floor as far as possible, letting your other leg extend out behind you, and squeeze your calf. 4.) Hold for a count and return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.