Exercise Database

Barbell Bent-Over Row (Reverse Grip)

The barbell bent-over row with a reverse grip (underhand grip) is a great exercise for targeting the back muscles, particularly the lower lats, as well as the biceps. Here's how to perform it correctly: Setup: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Load the barbell with the desired weight. Stand close to the barbell with your shins almost touching it. Grip the Barbell: Bend at your hips and knees to reach down and grip the barbell with an underhand (supinated) grip, where your palms are facing up. Your hands should be about shoulder-width apart or slightly wider. Starting Position: Lift the barbell by straightening your legs and then your hips to stand up straight, keeping the bar close to your body. Engage your core and maintain a slight bend in your knees. Bend at your hips to lower your torso until it is roughly parallel to the ground or slightly above, maintaining a neutral spine (do not round your back). Your arms should be fully extended, and the barbell should be hanging in front of you. Executing the Row: Inhale and pull the barbell towards your lower abdomen or just below your ribcage. Keep your elbows close to your body and squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement. Focus on using your back muscles rather than your arms to lift the weight. Lowering the Barbell: Exhale and slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position with your arms fully extended. Keep your torso stable and avoid any jerky movements.

Weight Plate Front Raise

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off holding a barbell weight plate in your hands at your waist and standing up straight. 2.) Keep your palms facing inwards towards each other. 3.) Then slowly move the plate up and out until it has reached your shoulder level and hold onto it for a few seconds squeezing your shoulders tightly. 4.) Return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed

Jump Rope

Jumping rope is a great cardio exercise that helps burn a significant amount of calories through repeated jumping motion keeping the body in motion. This exercise helps condition the body for strenuous activity along with increasing endurance, stamina, building strength in the leg muscles and core, and loosening up for other activities.

Cable Internal Rotation

The cable internal rotation exercise is an excellent way to target the rotator cuff muscles, specifically the subscapularis. This exercise is crucial for shoulder stability and overall shoulder health. Here's how to perform it correctly: Setup: Adjust the pulley on the cable machine to elbow height. Attach a single handle to the pulley. Select an appropriate weight. Starting Position: Stand with your side to the cable machine, so the arm you're working is nearest to the machine. Grab the handle with the hand of your working arm. Step away from the machine to create tension on the cable. Position your elbow against your side, bent at a 90-degree angle. Your forearm should be perpendicular to your torso, with your hand holding the handle in front of you. Executing the Internal Rotation: Inhale and brace your core. Keeping your elbow fixed against your side, rotate your arm inward, bringing your hand across your body. The movement should come from your shoulder, not your elbow or wrist. Rotate until your forearm is almost across your torso, or until you feel a good contraction in your shoulder. Returning to Starting Position: Exhale and slowly rotate your arm back to the starting position with control, keeping the movement smooth and controlled. Avoid letting the weight pull your arm back too quickly.

Stability Ball Crunch

The Stability Ball Crunch is a great exercise for targeting your abdominal muscles while also engaging your stabilizing muscles. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to perform this exercise correctly: Starting Position: Make sure you have a stability ball that is the appropriate size for your height. Sit on the stability ball with your feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart. Walk Forward: Slowly walk your feet forward and let the ball roll beneath your lower back. Continue until your lower and mid-back are resting on the ball, and your thighs are parallel to the floor. Position Your Hands: Place your hands behind your head, lightly supporting it. Avoid pulling on your neck. Engage Your Core: Tighten your abdominal muscles to stabilize your body on the ball. Performing the Exercise Using your abdominal muscles, lift your upper body towards your hips. Your lower back should remain in contact with the ball throughout the movement. Exhale as you crunch upward. Pause and Squeeze: At the top of the movement, pause briefly and squeeze your abs for a stronger contraction. Lower Down: Slowly lower your upper body back to the starting position, maintaining tension in your abs and keeping your lower back on the ball. Inhale as you lower your body back down. Continue the Movement: Repeat the crunching motion for the desired number of repetitions.

Machine Bicep Curl (Reverse Grip)

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting on a bicep curl machine that has rotating handles. 2.) Rest your arms over the padding keeping them straight and grab onto the handles with a overhand (reverse) grip. 3.) Slowly raise the handles up towards your shoulders, squeezing and isolating your biceps, and hold for a count. 4.) Return to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Prisoner Squat

Steps : 1.) Start by standing up straight with wide feet and your hands behind your head. 2.) Slowly lower your body in a controlled squat, extending your hips and knees feeling a stretch in your thighs and glutes. 3.) Return back to the starting position and repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Barbell Push Press

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off with a power clean to get the weighted barbell from the floor to your shoulders. 2.) With the barbell rested on your palms and shoulder, bend your knees slightly and explode upward using your upper legs to overhead press, from the shoulders, the barbell above your head. 3.) Lower the bar slowly to your shoulders bending your knees until the barbell reaches the starting point. 4.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed.

Single-Leg Calf Raise

Steps : 1.) Start by standing to the side of either a smith machine or a support structure and holding onto it. 2.) Slowly lift one of your heels off of the floor as far as possible, keeping the other leg extended behind you, and squeeze your calf. 3.) Hold for a count and return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Recumbent Bike

The recumbent bike is a great cardio exercise. It is a variation of a cardio workout that involves the recumbent bicycle that places the individual in a laid back reclining position. It is a great exercise for burning calories, increasing stamina and endurance, improving balance and helps build core and lower leg strength.

Dumbbell Alternating Front Raise

Steps : 1.) Start by standing up straight with a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing inward towards your body. 2.) Slowly elevate one of the dumbbells up in front of you towards shoulder level and hold for a count. 3.) Return the dumbbell back to the starting position and repeat with the opposite arm. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Yoga

Yoga is a form of exercise that uses slow movements and stretching to increase flexibility, balance and is even good for relieving stress and relaxing.

Cable One-Arm Tricep Extension

The standing one arm low-pulley triceps extension exercise uses a cable machine to target and isolate the tricep muscles. Steps : 1.) Start by attaching a handle to a low cable pulley machine and standing with your back to the weight stack, and your feet shoulder width apart. 2.) With your left hand, reach behind you and grasp the handle. 3.) Place your right hand on your left elbow for support. 4.) Extend your left arm straight up towards the ceiling and then lower it to the starting position. 5.) Repeat and switch arms.

Bodyweight Sumo Squat

The Sumo Squat is a variation of the traditional squat that targets the muscles of the lower body, including the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and inner thighs. Here's how to perform it: Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, with your toes pointed slightly outward. The wider stance is characteristic of the sumo squat and helps emphasize the inner thigh muscles. Bend at your hips and knees to lower your torso moving hands out in front of the body. Engage your core muscles to stabilize your spine and keep your chest up throughout the movement. Your back should be straight, and your shoulders should be pulled back. Keeping your chest up and your back straight, lower your body by bending your knees and pushing your hips back. Descend until your thighs are parallel to the ground or as low as you can comfortably go while maintaining good form. Your knees should track in line with your toes. Push through your heels to drive yourself back up to the starting position. Keep your chest up and your back straight as you rise. Fully extend your hips and knees at the top of the movement, squeezing your glutes at the top. Perform the desired number of repetitions while maintaining proper form and control over the weight.

Weighted Side Bend

Steps : 1.) Begin by standing up straight with your one arm to your side holding a weight plate and the other rested behind you with palm placed on your head. 2.) Then slowly bend to one side of your body, grasping onto the weight, until you feel a tension on your obliques and hold for a few seconds. 3.) Return back to the starting position and complete the number of reps desired and then switch to the opposite side.

Cable Pullover (Supine)

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up a flat bench next to a low pulley cable machine, with a straight bar extension attached. 2.) Lay down with your back on the bench and your head up near the machine, grabbing the bar in an overhand grip with your palms facing towards you. 3.) Keep your arms straight and pull your hands up and forward so that your arms are creating about a 45-degree angle towards your feet and you feel a stretch in your shoulders and lats. 4.) Hold this position for a count then return back to the start. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Machine Iso Lateral High Row

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up weight on a high iso lateral machine, then sit down with your feet in front of you and thighs rested underneath the padding for stability. 2.) Reach up with one hand and grab one of the handles with an overhand grip as this will be your starting position. 3.) Slowly lower the handle down towards your side at chest level, squeezing your back and lat muscles on the way down, and hold for a count. 4.) Return back up to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Cable Rope Seated Row

Steps : 1.) Start by attaching a rope extension to a low pulley cable machine and sitting down in front of it, with your feet firmly on the rests and grabbing the rope with a neutral grip. 2.) Slowly pull the weight towards you to your sides, squeezing your back, and hold for a count. 3.) Return to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.