Exercise Database

Machine Single-Leg Press

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting on a leg press machine with one leg positioned off to the side and the other rested on the platform in front of you with a wide stance. 2.) Slowly push up against the platform, fully extending your leg and squeezing your hamstrings on the motion upward. 3.) Hold for a count then return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell Supinated One-Arm Wrist Curl

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; take one dumbbell and sit down on the edge of a flat bench and keep your feet on the floor. 2.) Take the dumbbell and bring it up so that your forearm and arm are rested on your knee; and the palm of your hand is facing up. 3.) Curl the dumbbells up, through your wrists until you feel a stretch in the muscle. 4.) Hold this position for a count and then lower the dumbbell back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired. Notes : 1.) Keep your forearms and legs still during the exercise. 2.) You want to make sure that you are isolating and targeting the forearm muscle

Barbell Single-Leg Squat

The barbell single-leg squat isolates, builds and strengthens the leg muscles. Steps : 1.) Start off by placing a bench or box 12-18 inches tall behind you. 2.) Then lift a barbell off of a weight rack and position it on your shoulders. 3.) Place one foot up on the bench, and your other foot firmly on the floor 2-3 feet in front you. 4.) Drawing your abs in, descend slowly by bending your front knee and hip in a squatting motion. 5.) Squat down as far as you can control without letting your body shift towards your toe. 6.) Pause in the downward position, hold for a count and slowly return upright to the starting position. 7.) Switch legs and repeat for as many reps and sets as desired. Tips : 1.) You can use a pad on the bar or towel on your shoulders to help improve your grip and reduce the discomfort of the bar against your back. 2.) By using a taller box, you are increasing the difficulty of the exercise.

Barbell Kneeling Wrist Curl (Palms Up)

Steps : 1.) Start by picking up a barbell while kneeling over a bench. 2.) With your palms facing upwards, flex each forearm by lifting and lowering the barbell with only your wrist. 3.) Exhale while raising your wrist. 4.) Inhale while lowering your wrist. 5.) Repeat for the desired amount of reps and sets.

Cable Decline Chest Fly

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up handles on two low pulley cable machines and placing a decline bench in between both machines. 2.) Grab onto both handles 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 handles above your head as this will be your starting position. 4.) Slowly lower and extend your arms out to your sides, 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.

Barbell Landmine Double Arm Row

Incorporating the landmine double-arm row into your workout routine can help strengthen your upper back muscles, improve posture, and enhance overall upper body strength and stability. Place one end of the barbell into the landmine attachment or secure it in a corner. Load weight plates onto the other end of the barbell according to your strength and fitness level. Stand facing the landmine with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and your torso leaning slightly forward. Grab the end of the barbell with both hands, palms facing each other, and arms extended straight down. This will be your starting position. Initiate the rowing motion by pulling the barbell upward toward your lower ribcage, bending your elbows and keeping them close to your body. Squeeze your shoulder blades together as you pull, engaging the muscles of your upper back. Aim to bring the barbell up until it touches your lower ribcage or until your elbows are fully bent. Slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position, fully extending your arms and allowing the weight to hang straight down.

Kettlebell Figure Eight

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise, take one kettlebell and place it between your legs, bending over and pressing your glutes out, keeping your back flat. 2.) Take the kettlebell and pass it between the legs to your other hand that is behind the legs. 3.) Repeat this motion with a figure eight motion. 4.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed. 5.) You can also alternate the direction of which the kettlebells are passed between the legs.

Cable Incline Pulldown (Supine)

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off by lying back flat on an incline bench facing away from the pulley machine. 2.) Take the bar from the pulley machine and extend it in front of you and down until its right above your thighs. 3.) Then return back to the starting position slowly, squeezing your back tightly as you reach the start. 4.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed.

Machine Vertical Row (Reverse Grip)

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting on a vertical row machine grabbing the handles with an underhand, reverse, grip and keep your feet flat on the floor in front of you. 2.) Once in position, slowly pull the handles in towards your sides, squeezing your back and lat muscles, and hold for a count. 3.) Return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Medicine Ball Overhead Slam

Steps : 1.) Start by standing up straight with your feet shoulder width apart and your arms behind your head holding a medicine ball. 2.) Raise the ball above your head fully extending your body and arms. 3.) With your force, slam the ball into the ground in front of you as hard as you can and follow through. 4.) With the follow through receive the ball from the bounce up. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Kettlebell Thruster

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off clean pressing two kettlebells to your shoulders. 2.) With the kettlebells in the pressed position, squat down using your hips and knees keeping your back straight as possible. 3.) As you reach a full squat position, thrust upward using the force from your heels to overhead press both kettlebells and extending your arms straight up. 4.) Return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed.

Barbell Bench Squat

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off with a weighted barbell rested upon your shoulders behind your neck. 2.) Bend at your knees and start to sit back with your hips as you go down for a standard squat, keeping your back and chest straight out. 3.) Continue on with the squat until your hamstrings and glutes are rested upon the box and hold on for a few seconds. 4.) Then using the force of your heels and lower legs, straighten out and extend your hips to get back to your starting position. 5.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed

Barbell Romanian Deadlift From Deficit

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off with a weighted barbell right in front of your shins with an overhand grip and standing upon an elevated platform. 2.) Bend down at the knees with your back straight, chest out and head facing forward and pull up on the barbell with the driving force from your heels. 3.) As you lift the barbell up, keep your back straight and pull up. 4.) When the barbell crosses your knees, keep your body straight, chest up holding onto the barbell so you don't strain your muscles. 5.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed

Tuck Crunch

Steps : 1.) Start by lying down with your back on the floor or an exercise mat, with your arms lying across your sides and palms facing down. 2.) Once in position cross your legs at your ankles and slowly elevate your legs up in the air until your thighs are perpendicular to the floor. 3.) Next cross your arms on your chest as if you were doing sit ups and perform crunches while maintaining your leg position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell Bent-Over Row (Palms in)

Steps : 1.) Start by standing up straight with your feet shoulder width apart, arms at your sides with a dumbbell in each hand. 2.) Slowly bend your body towards the floor so that you are almost parallel to the ground and knees slightly bent. 3.) Bring the dumbbells out towards your sides but at level with your lower chest, extending your elbows back behind you and squeezing with your back. 4.) Hold this position for a count then return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Forearm Plank with Hip Abduction

Steps : 1.) Start off on your hands and toes in a modified push-up position. Next, place both forearms on the ground and extend both legs transitioning to a plank. 2.) Take one of your legs and bring them out to the side of your body (hip abduction), keeping it parallel to the floor, holding the position for a few seconds. 3.) After feeling tension in your core, bring the leg back to the center and then return to the starting position. 4.) Repeat this motion with the opposite leg and continue to alternate. 5.) Perform as many reps and sets as desired.

Barbell Rear Military Press

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up a barbell with the weight that you would like to perform and stand up straight with your feet shoulder width apart. 2.) Extend the barbell above your head as this will be your starting position. 3.) Slowly lower the barbell behind your head and squeeze your shoulders. 4.) Hold for a count then return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Bench Leg Pull-In

Steps : 1.) Begin by lying flat on a bench. 2.) Bring your knees up to your chest while keeping your legs together. 3.) Extend your legs back down on the bench. 4.) Repeat for the desired amount of reps.