Exercise Database

Barbell Shoulder Press

The barbell shoulder press is an effective exercise for building shoulder strength and mass, targeting the deltoid muscles, triceps, and upper chest. Here's how to perform it correctly: Setup: Load the barbell with the desired weight. If using a squat rack or power rack, set the barbell at about chest height. Starting Position: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Approach the barbell and grip it with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, using an overhand grip (palms facing forward). Unrack the barbell by pushing up with your legs and stepping back from the rack. Alternatively, if lifting from the floor, clean the barbell to shoulder height. Hold the barbell at shoulder height with your elbows slightly in front of the bar, not flared out to the sides. Pressing the Barbell: Inhale and brace your core, keeping a slight bend in your knees for stability. Press the barbell upward in a straight line until your arms are fully extended above your head. Ensure your head moves slightly back to allow the bar to pass, then bring your head back to neutral as the barbell reaches the top. Keep your wrists straight and aligned with your forearms. Lowering the Barbell: Exhale and slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position at shoulder height. Control the movement and avoid letting the barbell drop too quickly.

Dumbbell Lunge

The dumbbell lunge exercise helps strengthen and build the legs through the use of dumbbells. Steps : 1.) Start by grabbing a dumbbell in each hand with your feet about hip-width apart and toes facing forward as this will be your starting position. 2.) Once in position, take a step forward (about 2 to 3 feet), keeping your abs tightly drawn and and your upper body straight. Avoid letting the knee ride beyond the toes. 3.) Continue forward and slowly lower one knee down towards the ground and keeping the other knee bent at a 90 degree angle, not letting the back knee touch the ground. 4.) Slowly lower one knee down as if kneeling while keeping your other knee bent at a 90 degree angle, do not let your knee touch the ground. 5.) Hold the position for a count then return back up to the starting position. Tips : 1.) Refrain from putting the pressure of your body on one knee as this can cause imbalance and incorrectly performing this exercise. 2.) The knee you are leaning forward on should not move beyond the toe of this foot.

Barbell Preacher Curl

The preacher curl exercise uses a special bench to help support the triceps and isolate the biceps to build bigger arms. Steps : 1.) Start off by adjusting the seat of a preacher bench so that your arms are level with the top of the bench. 2.) Grab onto a bicep curl bar with an underhand (palms up) grip, keeping your arms shoulder-width apart, resting them against the bench, and extending them fully. 3.) While keeping your arms on the bench, slowly curl the bar up towards your head, isolating the bicep and squeezing the muscles. 4.) Hold for a count and then return back to the starting position. Tips 1.) Perform this exercise in a slow manner to attain the best results.

Cable Front Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)

The close-grip font lat pulldown is a classic bodybuilder exercise use to target the back muscles, specifically the lower lats. Steps : 1.) Start by sitting down at a pull-down machine and place your knees underneath the padding on the machine. 2.) Grab onto the bar with a close overhand grip and pull the bar down straight until it is even with your upper chest. 3.) Once in the final position hold for a count while squeezing the lat muscles and then slowly return back to the starting position.

Dumbbell Front Raise

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off standing up straight holding dumbbells in each hand resting at your pelvis. 2.) Lift the dumbbells up and out so that they are extended in front of your shoulders, at your shoulder level, holding onto this position for a few seconds. 3.) Return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed

Dumbbell Bulgarian Split Squat

Begin by standing a few feet in front of whatever surface you’re using to rest your foot on. Have a Dumbbell in each hand. From here, lift your non-working leg and rest it on the bench or box. You can hold your foot up on your toes, or let it rest flat. When you’re split and stabilized, hold the weight loosely in your hand. Brace your core and then sink down and slightly backward into a squat. Descend as far as your mobility allows without pain or loss of balance. Once you’ve reached the bottom of the split squat, reverse the motion by driving your working leg down into the floor. Push yourself back up to the starting position using only your working leg.

Hack Squat

The hack squat exercise is a variation of the squat workout which uses a machine in place of squat rack and may be preferred by beginners. Steps : 1.) Start off lying face up on a hack squat machine with your shoulders up against the pad, placing your feet forward at a slightly less than shoulder-width apart and toes pointed slightly outward as this will be your starting position. 2.) Once in position, release the dock levers, place your hands on the grips, keep your abs tightly drawn in and extend your body so that you are standing upright. 3.) Slowly lower your body down into a squatting position so that your knees are bent and you feel a stretch in your quad and hamstring muscles. 4.) Hold for a count and then return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell Shoulder Press

Steps : 1.) Start off standing up straight with your feet shoulder width apart and your arms rested at your sides, holding dumbbells in each hand. 2.) Raise the dumbbells to head level so that your arms are creating a 90 degree angle. 3.) Slowly push the dumbbells up, by extending through the elbows, over your head, feeling a stretch in your shoulders. 4.) Hold for a count then return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell Seated Bicep Curl

The dumbbell bicep curl uses both arms at the same time to build stronger arms. Steps : 1.) Begin by sitting up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart, abs tight, knees slightly bent and a dumbbell in each hand with a palms up grip. 2.) While holding the dumbbells, extend your arms at the side of your body, then slowly lift your arms up towards your chest until your forearms touch your biceps. 3.) Isolate the bicep and hold this position for a count. 4.) Return back to the starting position and repeat for as many reps and sets as desired. Tips : 1.) Refrain from swinging your arms during this exercise.

Hanging Leg Raise

The Hanging Leg Raise is a core exercise that targets the abdominal muscles, particularly the lower abs, and also engages the hip flexors, grip, and shoulders. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to perform the exercise correctly: Starting Position: Find a pull-up bar or a secure overhead bar that can support your weight. Grip the bar with an overhand (pronated) grip, hands shoulder-width apart. Let your body hang freely with your arms fully extended and legs straight. Keep your core engaged to avoid swinging. Execution: Tighten your core muscles before you start the movement. Keeping your legs straight, lift them up towards your torso. Aim to bring your feet as high as possible, ideally reaching the level of the bar or higher if your flexibility allows. Exhale as you lift your legs up. Top Position: Pause briefly at the top of the movement, ensuring that your core is fully engaged and your legs are controlled. Your body should form an L-shape if you can lift your legs to a 90-degree angle with your torso. Lowering Phase: Slowly lower your legs back to the starting position in a controlled manner. Avoid swinging or using momentum. Inhale as you lower your legs.

Cable Kneeling Crunch (Rope)

Steps : 1.) Kneel below a high pulley that contains a rope attachment. 2.) Grasp cable rope attachment and lower the rope until your hands are near your cheeks. 3.) Crunch down with your abs so that your face gets very close to the ground. 4.) Kneel back up slowly and inhale. 5.) Repeat for the desired amount of reps. Tips : 1.) For a more intense work out go at a slower pace.

Machine Assisted Pull-Up

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up the weight that will allow your body to lower towards the floor and that you would like to perform for this exercise, making sure that the knee rests are in position for your body to rest upon. 2.) Climb onto the machine and place your knees upon the pad, then once in position grab the pull-up handles above you and lift yourself up towards the ceiling. 3.) Squeeze your lat and back muscles as your body comes up towards the ceiling until your shoulders are at hand level and hold for a count. 4.) Return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell Seated Arnold Press

The Dumbbell Seated Arnold Press is a variation of the traditional shoulder press that targets the deltoid muscles, with an emphasis on the anterior deltoids. It also engages the triceps and the upper chest. Here’s a step-by-step guide to performing it correctly: Starting Position: Begin with your arms bent, palms facing your body (like at the top of a bicep curl), and the dumbbells at shoulder level. Sit up straight with your chest out, core engaged, and back firmly pressed against the bench. Execution: Start the movement by pressing the dumbbells overhead. As you press, rotate your palms outward so that they face forward at the top of the movement. Fully extend your arms overhead, but don’t lock your elbows. Slowly reverse the movement by lowering the dumbbells back to the starting position, rotating your palms inward so they face your body again. Repeat and perform the desired number of repetitions.

Cable Lower Chest Raise

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up handles on a low pulley cable machine, standing in between the machines, grabbing the handles with both hands and keeping your arms at your sides. 2.) Slowly bring the handles together in front of your body at about waist level and squeeze your lower chest. 3.) Hold for a count then return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Machine Leg Press (Wide Stance)

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up the amount of weight that you would like to perform on a Leg Press Machine. 2.) Sit down on the machine and place your legs on the rest with a wide stance and back flat on the padding behind you. 3.) Release the weight off of the rack and bring it down, feeling a stretch in your quads and hamstrings until you make a 90-degree angle with your legs or as far as you can go down. 4.) Hold for a count then return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Cable Rope Hammer Curl

The hammer curls with a rope exercise a great exercise that uses a rope with a cable machine to isolate the biceps and build bigger arms. Steps : 1.) Start by attaching a rope to a cable pulley to the bottom of the weight stack and stand in front of the machine with your feet shoulder width apart, your knees slightly bent and your abs drawn in. 2.) Grab the rope with a close underhand grip (palms facing up). 3.) Lower your arms fully to above your thighs and bending only your elbows, raise the rope to your upper chest. 4.) Hold for a count, squeezing the biceps and then return to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Road Cycling

Road cycling is an exercise based upon racing bicycles that focuses on endurance, stamina, balance, coordination and bursts of speed.

Cable One-Arm Lat Pulldown

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting on a bench in front of a low pulley cable machine with one handle attached. 2.) Grab the handle with one arm in a pronated grip (palms facing out) and then pull the handle down, squeezing in your lats as you come down until you feel a tension in the muscle. 3.) Hold for a count then return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many repetitions and sets as desired then switch sides.