Exercise Database

Dumbbell One-Arm Fly (Stability Ball)

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting on an exercise ball with a dumbbell in one hand. 2.) Slowly roll down making sure that your head and shoulders are on the ball and your feet are planted firmly on the floor in front of you. 3.) Position the dumbbell straight up over your chest and then lower your arm down letting it bend slightly until the weight reaches shoulder level. 4.) Return back to the starting position and repeat with the opposite arm for as many reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell Alternating Posterior Fly (Stability Ball)

Steps : 1.) Start off sitting on a stability ball with both feet together, your chest close to your knees and arms hanging down in front with a dumbbell in each hand. 2.) While maintaining a flat back, lift one of the weights to shoulder height allowing the arm to bend slightly and hold for a count, as the other arm stays in front of you. 3.) Return back to the starting position and alternate the exercise with the opposite arm. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets desired.

Cable One-Arm Press (Stability Ball)

Steps : 1.) Start off setting up a handle on a low pulley cable machine and placing a stability ball next to the machine. 2.) Grab onto the handle with a neutral, hammer grip, twisting it so that it is in a horizontal position and sit down on the ball. 3.) Slowly walk your feet out in front of you so that your legs are extended out in front of you with knees bent and your back is flat on the middle of the ball. 4.) Raise the handle above your chest as this will be your starting position. 5.) Slowly lower the handle down to your side, feeling a stretch in your chest and hold for a count. 6.) Return back up to the starting position and squeeze. 7.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Stability Ball Single-Leg Bridge

Steps : 1.) Start off by sitting on an exercise ball and slowly walk your feet out in front of you so that your back is laying on the top of the ball. 2.) Make sure to keep your head and shoulders on the ball, forming a bridge position, keeping one foot on the ground bent at a 90-degree angle and the other extended in the air. 3.) Slowly lift your hips towards the ceiling, with your arms extended out to the sides of you, and hold this position for 15 to 20 seconds. 4.) Return back to the starting position and repeat. 5.) Switch legs and repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Cable One-Arm Incline Fly (Stability Ball)

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up a handle on a low pulley cable machine and place a stability ball next to the machine. 2.) Grab onto the handle with a neutral, hammer grip, and sit down on the ball. 3.) Slowly walk your feet out in front of you so that your legs are extended out in front of you with knees bent and your back is flat on the middle of the ball. 4.) Raise the handle above your chest as this will be your starting position. 5.) Slowly lower the handle down to your side, feeling a stretch in your chest, just as in a fly and hold for a count. 6.) Return back up to the starting position and squeeze. 7.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell Alternating Lateral Raise (Stability Ball)

Steps : 1.) Start off by sitting straight up on a stability ball with both feet together and each hand holding a dumbbell. 2.) Elevate one of the dumbbells to shoulder height, keeping the dumbbell straight during the entire motion then slowly return back to the starting position. 3.) Then alternate with the opposite arm with the dumbbell to shoulder level. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Stability Ball Walking Lunge

Steps : 1.) Start by standing straight up, feet shoulder width apart and holding an exercise ball in front of you. 2.) Lunge forward by placing one foot in front of the other, then twisting your upper body with the exercise ball away from your bent legs. 3.) With your back foot, return back to an upright position then switch sides and lunge forward. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell One-Arm Hammer Press (Stability Ball)

Steps : 1.) Start off by laying down on a stability ball 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 level, 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.

Stability Ball Straight-Leg Crunch

Steps : 1.) Start off by laying on your back flat on the floor, placing your feet on top of an exercise ball with your legs straightened out. 2.) Place your arms straight at your sides and contracting on your abdominals. 3.) While squeezing lift your shoulder blades off of the floor and reach your arms out towards your feet pausing at the top and hold this position for a few seconds. 4.) Return back to the starting position and repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

One-Arm Chin-Up

Steps 1.) To begin this exercise; start off with taking a towel and wrapping it around a handle on the chin up bar. 2.) Take your other hand and grab onto the chin up bar in the basic chin-up position then pull up your body until your chest touches the bar. 3.) As you reach the bar, squeeze your back and shoulders tightly and hold for a few seconds then return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed. Tips : 1.) A towel is used to help stabilize the body and to support the upper body during this motion

Hare Pose

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting on your knees keeping them close together. 2.) Fold your body forward so that your forehead rests on or near the floor. Extend your arms behind you near your feet. 3.) Take your hands and hold onto the sides of your feet, then lift your buttocks high in the air. 4.) Hold onto this position for 5 to 10 breaths and return back to the starting position.

Stability Ball Shoulder Flexion

Steps : 1.) Start by laying prone on an exercise ball with the ball positioned right under your bell button, keeping your legs straight behind you and arms resting in front of the ball. 2.) After getting your balance, slowly raise one arm high in front of you and hold for a count, then return back to the starting position. 3.) Repeat with the opposite arm and alternate between the two for as many reps and sets as desired.

Stability Ball Extended Arm Crunch

Steps : 1.) Begin by lying with the center of your back on the top of an exercise ball and arms extended out towards the sky, keeping your feet firmly planted on the ground. 2.) Lift up through your belly button towards your spine and curl your torso. 3.) Once you feel tension and a stretch in your abs, return back to the starting position and repeat for as many sets and reps as possible.

Carioca

The carioca warm-up drill, also known as the grapevine drill, is a dynamic exercise that helps to improve agility, coordination, and lateral movement. Begin by standing with your feet hip-width apart and your arms relaxed at your sides. Engage your core muscles to stabilize your torso. Start with a basic carioca step. Take a sideways step to your right with your right foot, crossing it behind your left foot. Then, step to the right again with your left foot, uncrossing it from behind your right foot. Your feet should now be back in the starting position, but with your left foot slightly to the right of your right foot. Continue moving sideways to the right by crossing your right foot over your left foot, followed by your left foot stepping to the right. Repeat this crossing-over motion as you move across the space. Coordinate your arm movement with your leg movement to enhance balance and coordination. As you step to the right with your right foot, swing your left arm across your body in front of you. Similarly, when stepping to the right with your left foot, swing your right arm across your body. Keep your body low to the ground throughout the drill by bending your knees slightly. This helps to engage your leg muscles and maintain stability. Once you're comfortable with the basic carioca step, gradually increase the speed of your movements. Focus on maintaining control and proper form as you pick up the pace. After completing several repetitions moving to the right, switch directions and perform the carioca drill to the left. Begin by stepping to the left with your left foot, crossing it behind your right foot, then continue with the crossing-over motion.

Kettlebell One-Arm Palm Clean

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off by placing one kettlebell between your feet and bend down at your knees pushing your glutes out. 2.) Take the kettlebell by the handle and raise it quickly so that it flips and the ball lands in the palm of your hand. 3.) Then throw the kettlebell back out and catch it with the handle in front of you and return it back to the floor. 4.) Return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed

Child's Pose (Stability Ball)

Steps : 1.) Begin by kneeling on the floor in front of a stability ball, placing your hands on the ball with your arms extended straight. 2.) Roll down forward slowly so that your head is even with your arms and hold this stretch for 15 to 30 seconds. 3.) Return back to the starting position and repeat this pose

Cable Incline Press (Stability Ball)

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up handles on two low pulley cable machines and placing a stability ball in between the machines. 2.) Grab onto the handles with a neutral, hammer grip, twisting them so they are horizontal and sit down on the ball. 3.) Slowly walk your feet out in front of you so that your legs are extended out in front of you with knees bent and your upper back is flat on the middle of the ball so that you are in an incline position. 4.) Raise the handles above your chest as this will be your starting position. 5.) Slowly lower the handles down to your sides, feeling a stretch in your chest and hold for a count. 6.) Return back up to the starting position and squeeze. 7.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Stability Ball Stork Stance

Steps : 1.) Start by standing up straight with both arms at your side then raising up one leg with knee slightly bent and holding an exercise ball between your hands. 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.) While extending back with your leg, raise your arms forward with the exercise ball and extend it out in front of your body. 4.) Hold this position for a few seconds and then return back to the start. 5.) Repeat for as many reps as desired.