Exercise Database

Cable Bicep Curl (Supine Close Grip)

The cable lying close grip biceps curl exercise combines a flat body position with a pulling motion to isolate the biceps and build bigger arms. Steps : 1.) Start by placing a flat bench under a cable weight stack and attach a flat bar to the pulley. 2.) Lie down with your head towards the stack and your feet firmly on the floor. 3.) Grab the bar with an overhand grip (palms down) about 8 inches apart, and extend your arms straight up. 4.) Curl the bar down in an arc touching your chin and hold the position for a count. 5.) Slowly return to the starting position.

Dumbbell Seated Bent-Over Tricep Extension

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off sitting down at the end of a flat bench. 2.) With your knees bent, move your upper chest forward so that they are closer to your knees. 3.) Take the dumbbells and place them at the sides next to your knees, then use your triceps to extend and lift the dumbbells up behind your back. 4.) Once the dumbbells are in the final position, hold and squeeze the triceps for a few seconds, then return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed.

Dumbbell Shoulder Press (Reverse Grip)

Steps : 1.) Start off sitting up straight on a bench, with your feet together flat on the floor, gripping dumbbells in each hand at shoulder height. 2.) Then press the weights upward with your wrists rotating outward until you feel a stretch in your shoulders, and hold this position for a count. 3.) Return back to the starting position and repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

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.

Kettlebell Advanced Windmill

Steps : 1.) Take the kettlebell and clean press it overhead. 2.) With the kettlebell in place overhead, push your glutes into the direction that the kettlebell is located on. 3.) The opposite hand should be kept behind your back as your turn your feet from the kettlebell. 4.) Keep your body as low as you can go to stretch the abdominals and kettlebell. 5.) Hold the position for a few seconds, stretching out the muscles, then return to starting position.

Half Kneeling Psoas Stretch

The psoas muscle is a deep hip flexor that connects the lumbar spine to the top of the thigh bone. Stretching the psoas can help alleviate tightness in the hips and lower back. Begin by kneeling on a soft surface such as a yoga mat or carpet. Make sure your knees are directly under your hips and your shins are parallel to each other. Engage your core muscles to stabilize your torso and maintain good posture throughout the stretch. Step your right foot forward, placing it flat on the ground in front of you. Your knee should be bent at a 90-degree angle, positioned directly above your ankle. Shift your weight forward slightly, so you feel a gentle stretch in the front of your left hip and thigh. You should feel a deep stretch along the front of the left hip and into the abdomen. To deepen the stretch, gently tilt your pelvis forward by tucking your tailbone under. Take your left arm extend it fully overhead. Once in this position, flex the trunk to the right towards the bent knee, stretching the arm that way too. This will increase the stretch along the front of the left hip and psoas muscle. Hold the stretch for 30-60 seconds, breathing deeply and allowing your body to relax into the stretch. Avoid holding your breath or tensing up. Release the stretch by stepping your right foot back to the kneeling position. Switch sides by stepping your left foot forward and repeating the stretch on the opposite side. Perform 2-3 repetitions on each side, gradually increasing the duration of the stretch as you feel more comfortable.

Cable Single-Leg Calf Raise

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up either a dip belt, rope or straight bar on a low pulley cable machine and placing either a step or block in front of the machine. 2.) Step onto the block with the balls of your feet on the edge and letting your heels drop down as far as possible without touching the floor. 3.) Then slowly raise one of your heels up as far as possible, keeping your other leg extended 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.

Cable Rope Preacher Curl (Hammer)

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up a rope extension attachment to a low pulley cable machine and placing a preacher bench in front of the machine. 2.) Grab onto the rope with a neutral hammer grip, then sit down on the bench with your forearms rested over the padding and feet flat on the floor in front of you. 3.) Keep your arms extended out in front of you then slowly curl the bar up towards your chest, isolating your bicep and squeeze. 4.) Hold for a count then return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell One-Arm Hammer Press

Steps : 1.) Start off by laying down on an flat bench with your feet flat on the floor and holding a dumbbell in one hand in a hammer grip position with arm extended straight over your chest. 2.) Then slowly lower your arm until it is at about shoulder, keeping a 90-degree angle in your arm until you feel tension in your chest. 3.) Hold this position for a count then return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Cable One-Arm Incline Press

Steps : 1.) Start by laying back on an incline bench facing away from a cable machine. 2.) Grab a cable and hold it one hand in an overhand grip, bringing the cable to about level with your right pec and elbow bent at 90-degrees. 3.) Once in position, slowly press and extend your arm straight out until you feel tension in your chest, and hold for a count. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets desired.

Dumbbell One-Arm Seated Hammer Curl

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up a flat bench and then sit down on the bench, with a dumbbell in one hand and feet flat on the floor. 2.) Hold the dumbbell in a neutral grip with your palms facing inward, then slowly lift the dumbbell up towards your shoulder, isolating the bicep and hold for a count. 3.) Return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

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.

Stability Ball Push-Up

The push up with your feet on a stability ball is similar to the standard pushup exercise that forces you to engage the muscles of your core to perform the exercise. Steps : 1.) Start by placing your feet and your shins flat on top of an exercise ball and then positioning your arms in front of you shoulder-width distance apart with your hands under your arms. 2.) Once in position, press up from the ground until your arms are fully extended as this will be your starting position. 3.) Slowly lower your body towards the ground until you feel a stretch in your tricep muscles and hold for a count. 4.) Return back up to the starting position and repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Barbell Rear Delt Row to Neck

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up a weighted barbell in front of you, keeping your feet shoulder width apart and bend down so that your back is parallel to the floor. 2.) Extend your arms down towards the floor, grab the barbell with an overhand grip and bring it to shin level. 3.) Slowly pull the barbell up towards your neck, feeling a stretch in your shoulders and hold for a count. 4.) Return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

High Knee Walk External Hip Rotation

The high knee walk with external hip rotation is an excellent exercise for improving hip mobility and strengthening the hip muscles. Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart, arms relaxed by your sides. Tighten your abdominal muscles to stabilize your core. Lift your right knee towards your chest as high as you comfortably can while maintaining balance. Keep your torso upright throughout the movement. Once your knee is lifted, externally rotate your hip joint by turning your knee outwards. You should feel the outer hip muscles engage. Slowly lower your right leg back down to the ground while maintaining control and stability. Your foot should land softly on the floor. Perform the same movement with your left leg, lifting the knee towards your chest and externally rotating the hip. Alternate between lifting and externally rotating each leg as you walk forward. Aim to keep a smooth and controlled rhythm. Throughout the exercise, focus on keeping your torso upright, shoulders relaxed, and core engaged. Avoid leaning backward or forward. Repeat for Desired Distance or Time: You can perform the high knee walk with external hip rotation for a certain distance (e.g., across a room) or for a specific duration (e.g., 30 seconds to 1 minute).

Dumbbell One-Arm Tricep Extension (Supinated)

The dumbbell single arm supinated tricep extension exercise is similar to the pronated triceps extension except the movement is over the head instead of across the chest and still targets the tricep muscles. Steps : 1.) Start off lying flat in a bench with your head at one end and your feet placed firmly on the floor at the other end. 2.) Grab a dumbbell in one hand and raise it to a position above your chest, your palm should be facing the floor. 3.) Place your free hand under the shoulder to support your other arm. 4.) Slowly bend your elbow over your head with the weight moving only your forearm and elbow. 5.) Return to the starting position and repeat for as many reps and sets as desired. 6.) Switch with your other arm and repeat.

Single-Leg Stance

Steps : 1.) Start by standing up straight with both arms at your side then raising up one leg with knee slightly bent. 2.) After gaining your balance, slowly flex forward in your pelvis and extend the bent leg out behind you, keeping your body straight and parallel to the floor. 3.) Hold this position for a few seconds and then return back to the start. 4.) Repeat for as many reps as desired.

Dumbbell Incline Hammer Curl (Prone)

Steps : 1.) Begin by taking an adjustable bench and elevating it to around 30-degrees. With your legs extended behind you and toes on the floor, have your arms in front of you with a dumbbell in each hand. 2.) Hold the dumbbells in a neutral grip and let them hang towards the ground. 3.) Slowly elevate the weights up towards your shoulders, isolating your biceps, and hold for a count. 4.) Return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.