Exercise Database

Standing Trunk Rotation

Steps : 1.) Start by standing up straight with your feet shoulder width apart and your hands rested upon your hips. 2.) Slowly twist at your waist so that you feel a stretch in your middle to lower back. 3.) Hold for 15 to 30 seconds, return to the starting position and repeat with the opposite side. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and long as you desire.

Dumbbell Seated Alternating Shoulder Press

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting on either a flat or elevated bench with your feet in front of you, holding a dumbbell in each hand keeping them rested at shoulder level next to your head. 2.) Slowly elevate one hand up towards the ceiling, keeping the other at the side of your head, and squeeze your shoulder. 3.) Hold for a count then return back to the starting position and repeat with the opposite arm. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell One-Arm Bench Press

The dumbbell one arm bench press is a very advanced exercise that is mostly used by body builders and power lifters to build stronger pectoral muscles. Steps : 1.) Start off lying with your back flat on the bench with your feet placed firmly on the floor in front of you. 2.) Grab a dumbbell in one hand and bring it up to the side of your chest as this will be your starting position. 3.) Once in position, extend your arm straight out in front of you, pressing the dumbbell up until your arm is straight, elbow is locked and you feel a stretch in the chest muscle. 4.) Hold this position for a count and then in a controlled motion, lower the weight back down to the starting position. 5.) Switch arms and repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Cable Wrist Curl (Reverse Grip)

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up either a straight or EZ bar on a low pulley cable machine, sit on a bench positioned in front of the machine and grab the bar using a reverse shoulder width grip. 2.) Keep your elbows tucked in at your sides and slowly raise the bar up so that you feel a stretch in your arms, squeezing your forearms and hold for a count. 3.) Return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

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.

Bird Dog Elbow to Knee

The bird dog elbow to knee exercise is a dynamic core exercise that targets the abdominal muscles, lower back, and stabilizing muscles throughout the body. Begin on your hands and knees on a mat or soft surface. Your hands should be directly under your shoulders, and your knees should be under your hips, forming a tabletop position. Engage your core muscles to maintain a neutral spine position, keeping your back flat and avoiding overarching or rounding. Extend your right arm straight out in front of you, parallel to the ground, while simultaneously extending your left leg straight back behind you, parallel to the ground. Your arm and leg should be fully extended, forming a straight line with your body. From the extended position, simultaneously bend your right elbow and your left knee, bringing them towards each other under your body. Aim to touch your right elbow to your left knee underneath your torso, or as close as possible without compromising form. Contract your abdominal muscles as you perform this movement, feeling the crunch in your core. Fully extend your right arm and left leg back out to the starting position, returning to the tabletop position. Repeat the movement on the opposite side, extending your left arm and right leg this time. Bring your left elbow to your right knee underneath your body, then return to the starting position. Exhale as you bring your elbow to your knee, engaging your core muscles. Inhale as you extend your arm and leg back out to the starting position.

Dumbbell External Rotation

Steps : 1.) Start by laying on your side on a flat bench with one arm holding a dumbbell against your chest and the other arm extended in front of you holding to the bottom of the bench. 2.) Bend your elbow that is holding the dumbbell so that it is in a 90 degree angle then while keeping this position. 3.) Slowly rotate your forearm externally so that the dumbbell is lifted up from the chest position and is perpendicular to the floor. 4.) Hold onto this position for a count then return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Decline Bench Rotational Sit-Up

Steps : 1.) Start off laying with your back flat on a decline bench with your hands above your chest and placing your feet underneath the resting pads. 2.) Slowly pull your body up and bring your right arm forward and across to your left knee until you feel a stretch in your abs. 3.) Hold this position for a count then return to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Band Lateral Raise

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; stand on a band so that it is evenly distributed to be pulled by each arm. 2.) Grab the handles and keep you arms down and rested at your side. 3.) Then using your shoulders, raise the hands above your sides so that they are at shoulder level then lower the handles back down to the starting position. 4.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed.

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.

Hamstring Stretch

Steps : 1.) Start off laying flat on your back with one knee bent and the other foot extended out to stabilize your body. 2.) With the bent leg, extend it up in the air so that the sole of your foot is pointed up in the air, placing your clasped hands around the extended leg for support. 3.) Straighten out the leg as much as possible feeling a stretch in your hamstrings, then try to pull it as close as you can towards your nose. 4.) Hold this position for 15 to 30 seconds then return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell Incline Tricep Extension

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting your back flat on an incline bench with your feet on the floor in front of you, holding a dumbbell on your legs. 2.) Elevate the weight above your head as this will be your starting position. 3.) Slowly lower the dumbbell behind your head as far as possible by extending both arms and squeeze your triceps. 4.) Hold for a count then return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Weight Plate Neck Flexion (Supine)

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off by lying face up with your back on a flat bench holding a weight plate in front of your head. 2.) With the plate rested on the front your head, slowly lower your neck down squeezing your shoulders and keeping the plate pressed lightly to the head. 3.) Then return back up to the starting position. 4.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed

90/90 Hamstring Stretch

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off lying flat on your back with one leg extended out and with your other leg bend it and grab the knee with your hands. 2.) Take the leg that is being bent and extend it straight into the air and hold onto the position for up to 15 seconds and then alternate legs. 3.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed

Barbell Rear Delt Row

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off by placing a weighted barbell in front of your legs bending over slightly with your glutes extended out. 2.) Let your arms hang down and grab the barbell, lifting slightly so that the bar is rested around your shins. 3.) Pull the barbell up towards your chest keeping your body still during the entire movement. 4.) As you reach your chest squeeze your back and your deltoids tightly holding on for a few seconds. 5.) Return back to the starting position. 6.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed

Dumbbell One-Arm Hammer Curl

Steps : 1.) Start by standing up straight, with a dumbbell in one hand and feet flat on the floor. 2.) Hold the dumbbell in an 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.

Cable Oblique Crunch

Steps : 1.) Start by standing with your side next to a high pulley cable machine with a grip attachment connected to the machine. 2.) Grasp the handle with one of your hands, with your feet shoulder width apart and the other arm rested at your side. 3.) Slowly pull down and rotate the body with the arm grasping the cable with your obliques until you feel a stretch in your core. 4.) Return back to the starting position and switch to the opposite side. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Parallel Bar Hip Flexion

Steps : 1.) Start by stepping in between parallel bars and placing your arms on the rests allowing your legs to hang and extend down below you. 2.) As soon as you are in position, bring your knees towards your chest in a diagonal direction, holding near the top contracting your abs for a few seconds before returning back to the starting position. 3.) Repeat in the opposite direction for as many reps and sets desired.