Exercise Database

Barbell Wrist Curl (Palms Up)

Steps : 1.) Start out by placing the barbell on the floor in front of a flat bench. 2.) Sit down on the bench with your legs shoulder width apart. 3.) Use your hands to grab the barbell and bring it up so that your forearms are resting against your thighs with palms upward. 4.) Start out by curling your wrist upwards and exhaling. 5.) Slowly lower your wrist back down to the starting position while inhaling. 6.) Repeat for the desired amount of repetitions and sets. Tips : 1.) Refrain from moving your forearms during this exercise.

Dynamic Chest Stretch

Steps : 1.) Start by standing up straight with your arms at your side and feet shoulder width apart. 2.) Extend your hands out in front of you palms together then quickly move your arms back as far as possible. 3.) Return back to the starting position quickly and repeat for as man reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell Rotational Curl

Steps : 1.) Begin by standing up straight with a dumbbell in each hand and your feet flat on the floor. 2.) Slowly curl on of the dumbbells up towards your shoulders. 3.) While curling it up, rotate the dumbbell from a neutral position to an underhand position and hold for a count. 4.) Return back to the starting position and repeat with the opposite arm. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Swimming

Swimming is a great way to tone your body and improve overall fitness. It focuses upon stamina, endurance, core and full body strength, coordination, and burn fat.

Dumbbell Incline Bench Press (Hammer Grip)

The dumbbell incline bench press with a hammer grip is a variation of the traditional incline bench press that targets the upper chest, shoulders, and triceps. Here’s a step-by-step guide to performing this exercise correctly: Set Up: Adjust the incline bench to an angle of around 30 to 45 degrees. Sit on the bench with your back flat against the backrest and your feet planted firmly on the ground. Grab the Dumbbells: Hold a dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip, also known as a hammer grip. Your palms should be facing inward towards each other, and your thumbs should be pointing forward. Starting Position: Lie back on the bench, bringing the dumbbells up to shoulder level with your arms extended. Your elbows should be bent, and your upper arms should be perpendicular to the ground. Executing the Press: Press the dumbbells upward in a controlled manner, extending your arms fully. Keep your wrists straight throughout the movement. As you press the dumbbells up, focus on squeezing your chest muscles. End Position: At the top of the movement, the dumbbells should be directly above your shoulders, and your arms should be fully extended but not locked out. Return to Starting Position: Lower the dumbbells back down in a controlled manner until they are at shoulder level again. Keep your elbows slightly bent to maintain tension on the chest muscles. Avoid letting the dumbbells drop too quickly.

Dumbbell Rear Deltoid Row

The Dumbbell Rear Deltoid Row is a great exercise for targeting the rear deltoids, upper back, and improving shoulder stability. Here’s how to perform it correctly: Bench-Supported Version: Place your left knee and left hand on a bench for support. Hold a dumbbell in your right hand with a neutral grip (palm facing in). Keep your right foot on the ground for balance and your torso parallel to the floor. Engage Your Core: Tighten your abdominal muscles to stabilize your torso throughout the exercise. Lift the Dumbbells: Pull the dumbbell in your right hand up and out to the side, leading with your elbow. Keep your elbow slightly bent. Squeeze your shoulder blade toward your spine as you lift the dumbbell. Pause: Briefly pause at the top of the movement, focusing on squeezing your rear deltoids and upper back muscles. Lower the Dumbbells: Slowly lower the dumbbell in your right hand back to the starting position in a controlled manner.

Cable One-Arm Row

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up a handle on a low pulley cable machine and grab the handle with one hand in an overhand grip. 2.) Keep your knees slightly bent and back straight, then pull the handle in towards your side, squeezing with your back and hold for a count. 3.) Return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Hack Squat (Reverse Position)

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up the hack squat machine with the amount of weight that you would like to perform for this exercise and then place yourself with your chest flat on the pad and shoulders up against the shoulder rests. 2.) Push up with your body to remove the weights up off of the stacks and place your arms on the side handles as this will be your starting position. 3.) Slowly lower the weight down until your thighs create right angles with your calves and hold for a count. 4.) Return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Leg Pull-In

Steps : 1.) To begin the exercise, have your back flat on the floor and legs extended with palms down by your side. 2.) Take your knees and curl up, pulling your thighs toward your chest as you exhale. 3.) Once your knees have hit the chest level, squeeze your abs and hold for a few seconds. 4.) Release your contraction and return back to the starting position inhaling down. 5.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed.

Bench Leg Raise (Supine)

Steps : 1.) Begin in a supine (on your back) position on a flat bench. 2.) Raise your legs up in the air while keeping them together. 3.) Extend them till they are straight up in the air pointing towards the ceiling. 4.) Slowly bring back your legs to a flat position. 5.) Repeat for the desired amount of reps.

Superman

The superman exercise is great for the lower stretching and strengthening back and core muscles. Steps : 1.) Start by lying flat on your stomach with your arms stretched out in front of you. 2.) Slowly raise your arms and legs up off of the floor and hold onto this position for a few seconds until you feel a tight stretch in your core and back muscles. 3.) Return back to the starting position.

Cable Elevated Row

Steps : 1.) Start by taking an elevated platform and placing it on top of the bench for a cable row machine. 2.) Sit down on the bench placing your feet on the foot rests in front of you, keeping your knees slightly bent and then lean slightly to grab the handle to perform the exercise. 3.) Slowly extend your arms and elbows back pulling the handle towards your lower chest, feeling a stretch within your lats and lower 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.

Scissor Kick

Steps : 1.) Start off with your back flat on the floor and hands extended to your side. 2.) Bend your knees slightly and lift your legs up off of the ground. 3.) Then lift your left leg above your right leg as your right leg moves down close towards the floor. 4.) Alternate this motion by lifting your right leg higher above your left leg while your left leg moves closer towards the ground keeping your back still on the floor the entire exercise. 5.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed.

Hack Squat (Narrow Stance)

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off with you back flat on the back pad of the hack squat machine and placing your shoulders underneath the pads. 2.) Then place your legs less than shoulder width apart in a very narrow stance with toes pointed out. 3.) Straighten your legs without locking your knees then begin to lower the machine down as you bend your knees continuing on until your upper legs and knees form a 90-degree angle. 4.) Return back to the starting position by pushing up on your heels and powering upward. 5.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed

Dumbbell Single-Leg Cobra

Steps : 1.) Start by standing up straight with a dumbbell in each hand at your sides. 2.) Slowly raise one foot off of the floor so that it is about a few inches off of the floor, then lean forward keeping your arms straight and your shoulders flexed above your head. 3.) As you continue to lean forward, rotate your hands behind you slowly in an arc movement until you feet tension on your shoulders. 4.) Return back to the starting position, switch legs and repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Single-Leg Glute Bridge

Steps : 1.) Begin by laying on the floor with your feet flat on the ground and knees bent. 2.) Slowly raise one leg off of the ground, pulling the knee towards your chest then extend your hip upward raising your glutes and lower body up off of the ground, still keeping your foot elevated. 3.) Extend your body up as far as possible until you feel a stretch in your glutes and hold for a few seconds. 4.) Return back to the starting position and repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Bench Hip Thrust

Steps : 1.) Begin by laying with your back on a flat bench with your feet hanging off one end and grabbing the bench above your head. 2.) Keep your feet and knees together and then slowly bring them up towards the ceiling keeping them pointed straight up. 3.) While your legs are pointed straight up, thrusts your hips up off of the bench then slowly low back down to the bench. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Weighted Trunk Rotation

Steps : 1.) Stand straight up with your feet shoulder width apart and holding a weight plate in your arms up against your chest. 2.) Rotate your torso to the right without twisting your feet, then rotate your body to the left and contract your abs. 3.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.