Exercise Database

Machine Leg Press (Narrow Stance)

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off sitting down on a leg press machine and place your legs on the platform in front of you in less than a shoulder with apart narrow stance and toes pointed out. 2.) Then lower the safety bars to release the platform and push the platform up until your legs are fully extended forward. 3.) Lower the platform back down towards your chest and stop when your upper legs and knees make a 90-degree angle. 4.) Return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed

Cable High Pulley Tricep Extension

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up a high cable pulley machine with a straight bar and stand with your back facing the machine, grabbing the bar with an overhand grip. 2.) Bend down at the waist so that your body is almost parallel with the floor and keep a staggered position so that one leg is in front of the other. 3.) Keeping your hands close together, push the bar out in front of you until your arms are fully extended, squeezing your triceps and hold for a count. 4.) Return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell Seated One-Arm Tricep Extension

The dumbbell one arm tricep extension exercise uses a dumbbell to work each arm individually and build bigger triceps. Steps : 1.) Start by sitting on a bench with your back straight and your abs drawn in. 2.) Grab a dumbbell in your hand and place it behind your neck with your elbow bent. 3.) Slowly extend your arm straight up over your head and slowly return to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell Farmers Carry

The Farmers Carry is an exercise that works the entire body. Stand with the weights (in this example, we’re going with dumbbells) at your side. Hinge at your hips to bend over and grab each dumbbell. Lift with your legs to stand up with the weights. Walk with the weights in hand. Maintain a steady, upright position and posture. Do not allow the weight to move laterally or favor one side over the other. Use short, fast strides to increase your performance. Keep your traps relaxed and your eyes forward (not down at your feet).

Dumbbell Incline Hammer Curl

The dumbbell incline hammer curl is an effective exercise for targeting the brachialis and brachioradialis muscles in the forearms, as well as the biceps. Performing this exercise on an incline bench increases the range of motion and helps to isolate the arm muscles, providing a more intense workout. Here's how to perform the dumbbell incline hammer curl correctly: Start by sitting on an incline bench with a dumbbell in each hand, arms to your side, with your feet planted firmly in front of you. Keep your palms are facing in towards each other (i.e. hammer grip) throughout the exercise. Flex at your elbows bringing the weights up to your shoulders, isolating the forearms and biceps, until you feel tension in the muscles. Hold for a count then return back to the starting position and repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Cable Grip Lat Pulldown (Narrow Grip)

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting down on a cable machine and grabbing a narrow grip bar. 2.) Slowly pull the bar down towards your chest, flexing at your elbows and keeping your back angled at around 45-degrees, and hold this position for a few seconds feeling the tension in your lats and lower back. 3.) Return back to the starting position and repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell Seated Hammer Curl

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up a flat bench and then sit down on the bench, with a dumbbell in each hand and feet flat on the floor. 2.) Hold the dumbbells in a neutral grip with your palms facing inward. 3.) Slowly lift the dumbbells up towards your shoulder, isolating the bicep and hold for a count. 4.) Return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Machine Lat Pulldown (Reverse Grip)

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up a wide grip bar to a lat pulldown machine, then grasping it with an underhand shoulder width grip and sitting down on the machine with your knees rested underneath the pads. 2.) Keeping your back straight, slowly pull the bar down towards your upper chest, squeezing your lats and hold for a count. 3.) Return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Oblique Crunch

The Oblique Crunch is an effective exercise that targets the oblique muscles, which are located on the sides of your abdomen. These muscles are important for rotational movements and overall core stability. Here’s how to perform the movement correctly: Starting Position: Lie on your back on an exercise mat. Bend your knees resting one on top of each other. Place your hands lightly behind your head, elbows flared out to the sides. Do not pull on your neck. Engage your core by pulling your belly button towards your spine. Execution: Tighten your core muscles to prepare for the movement. Lift your right and left shoulder off the mat and laterally flex your torso raising your shoulders off the floor. Exhale as you crunch up and twist. Top Position: At the peak of the movement, your right and left shoulder be off the ground, and your oblique muscles fully engaged. Hold this position briefly, ensuring a strong contraction in the obliques. Returning to Start: Slowly lower your shoulder back to the starting position in a controlled manner. Inhale as you return to the starting position.

Barbell Wrist Curl (Posterior)

Steps : 1.) Stand with your feet shoulders width apart. 2.) Grasp the barbell in your hands with your palms facing outwards. 3.) Lift the barbell up and down using only your hands while keeping your arms straight.

Cable Crunch

Steps : 1.) Start by attaching a rope to a high cable pulley system and then turn your back to machine and pull the rope over your head. 2.) Position the rope next to your head and slowly crunch forward bringing your head down towards your thighs until you feel a stretch in your abs then hold for a count. 3.) Return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Trap Bar Deadlift

The trap bar deadlift, also known as the hex bar deadlift, is a variation of the traditional deadlift exercise. It's performed using a hexagonal-shaped barbell, with handles at the sides. The trap bar deadlift is a compound movement that primarily targets the muscles of the lower body, including the hamstrings, glutes, quadriceps, and lower back, while also engaging the core and upper body muscles. Keep your back straight, chest up, and shoulders pulled back to maintain a neutral spine position. Engage your core muscles to stabilize your torso. With a firm grip on the handles and your weight evenly distributed through your feet, exhale as you drive through your heels and extend your hips and knees to lift the barbell off the ground. Keep the bar close to your body throughout the movement to maintain proper alignment. As you lift, focus on driving your hips forward and standing tall, while keeping your chest lifted and back straight. Avoid rounding your lower back or allowing your shoulders to slump forward. Once you've fully extended your hips and knees, pause briefly at the top of the movement, ensuring full hip extension. Squeeze your glutes at the top to maximize contraction in the posterior chain muscles. Inhale as you slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position by bending at the hips and knees. Keep the movement controlled and maintain proper form as you lower the weight back down. Avoid dropping the weight or allowing it to slam down, as this can strain your muscles and joints.

Cable Rear Pulldown (Wide Grip)

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting on a bench that has a pulldown bar or on a lat-pulldown machine. 2.) Place each of your hands on the bar so that it is about a foot from your head and then slowly pull down the bar behind your back. 3.) Slowly pull down until the bar is at the base of your neck and squeeze your shoulder muscles. Be aware that this version of the lat pulldown can place additional stress on the shoulder joint. This is because the arms are externally rotated and abducted during the movement. A better option may be a lat pulldown to the upper chest instead. 4.) Hold this position for a count then return back up to the starting position. Tips : 1.) Make sure that you do not do too much weight or weight that is unmanageable as that can lead to injury or shoulder issues.

Barbell Good Morning

The barbell good morning is a great exercise for targeting the posterior chain, including the lower back, glutes, and hamstrings. Here's how to perform it correctly: Setup: Place the barbell at shoulder height on a squat rack. Position yourself under the bar so it rests comfortably on your upper back (trapezius muscles), similar to a back squat position. Grip the barbell with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Stand up to lift the bar off the rack and take a step back to clear the rack. Starting Position: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Keep a slight bend in your knees throughout the movement. Engage your core and maintain a neutral spine (keep your back straight and not rounded). Execution: Begin the movement by hinging at your hips. Push your hips back as you lower your torso forward. Keep the barbell stable on your upper back and your back flat. Lower your torso until it is nearly parallel to the ground or as far as your flexibility allows without compromising form. Your knees should remain slightly bent but not excessively so. Returning to Starting Position: Reverse the movement by engaging your glutes and hamstrings to bring your torso back up to the starting position. Push your hips forward and stand upright. Breathing: Inhale as you lower your torso. Exhale as you return to the starting position.

Chin-Up (Close Grip)

Steps : 1.) Start by standing in front of a pull-up bar and grabbing it with an overhand grip, keeping your hands about a foot apart. 2.) Lift your body off of the floor so that your feet are elevate off of the ground and slowly pull yourself up so that your chin is above the bar. 3.) Squeeze with your lats and hold for a count. 4.) Return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Glute Kickback (Kneeling)

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off with your knees on the floor in a kneeling push-up position. 2.) Raise your right leg until your hamstrings are parallel with your back maintaining the 90-degree level squeezing your glutes throughout the movement. 3.) Hold this position for a few seconds and return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed then switch legs.

Arm Circles

Steps : 1.) Start by standing up straight with your feet shoulder width apart and your arms extended out to your sides so that you create a "T" shape and should be parallel to the floor. 2.) Slowly make circles with your arms feeling a stretch in your shoulders as you continue to rotate in a circular motion. 3.) Continue this motion for 10 to 20 seconds then return to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Cable Straight Arm Crossover

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up two handles on a two high cable pulley machine and stand in between the machines with your hands extended out gripping the handles above your body. 2.) Slowly bring the handles down and together in front of your body, squeezing your chest and hold for a count. 3.) Return the handles back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.