Exercise Database

Shoulder Stretch

Steps : 1.) Start by standing up straight with your feet shoulder width apart and your arms rested at your sides. 2.) Then slowly with your left arm reach across your body and hold it straight out. 3.) Using your right hand, grab onto the elbow of the left arm and pull it towards your chest. 4.) Hold this position for 15 to 30 seconds and then return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and however long you desire.

Bodyweight Side Lunge

Steps : 1.) Start by standing up straight with a slight bend in your knees. 2.) Step out to your side with your left leg and squat down through your hips. 3.) Lower yourself towards the floor so that your front leg is parallel with the floor and hold for a count. 4.) Return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Cable Standing Leg Curl

The standing leg curl exercise works the hamstring as well as the muscles on the back of the thighs. Steps : 1.) Start off standing at a leg curl machine adjust the rear footpad so it is just above your ankle. 2.) Grasp the handles of the machine for support and draw your abs in. 3.) Raise your foot up towards your back slowly in a controlled motion. 4.) Return to the starting position and change legs. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell Preacher Curl

The dumbbell preacher curl exercise is a version of the preacher curl that uses dumbbells and a special bench to isolate the biceps build and strengthen the arms. Steps : 1.) Start off by adjust the seat of the bench so your arms are level with the top of the bench. 2.) Grab a dumbbell in each hand with an underhand (palms facing up) grip. 3.) Picking up the dumbbells, rest your arms against the bench and extend them fully towards the floor. 4.) Keeping your arms on the bench at all times, curl the weight up towards your head, squeezing and isolating your biceps. 5.) Pause for a moment and then lower the weights back to starting position. 6.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell Prone Incline Shrug

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start by lying on your stomach on an incline bench holding a dumbbell in each hand with your hands reaching towards the floor. 2.) Pull up using your shoulders lifting the dumbbells off the floor up towards the outer chest. Squeeze your back tightly for a few seconds before returning back to the starting position. 3.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed.

Machine Single-Leg Press

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting on a leg press machine with one leg positioned off to the side and the other rested on the platform in front of you with a wide stance. 2.) Slowly push up against the platform, fully extending your leg and squeezing your hamstrings on the motion upward. 3.) Hold for a count then return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Cross Body Crunch

The cross-body crunch exercise is a variation of the crunch that works both the upper and lower portion of the abs. Steps : 1.) Start by lying on your back, bringing your knees up in a 60-degree angle, keeping your feet flat on the floor and placing your hands on either side of your head. 2.) Slowly curl up raising your right elbow and your left knee so that they touch over your chest. 3.) Curl up raising your right elbow and your left knee so that they touch over your chest. Tips: 1.) Contract your abs as you twist during this exercise.

Weighted Hanging Knee Raise

Steps : 1.) Start by standing in front of a pull up bar with a dumbbell in between your legs. 2.) Grab the pull up bar and lift your body up off of the floor with the dumbbell pressed between your feet so that it is secure for your motion up. 3.) Slowly raise your knees upward so that they head towards your chest until you feel a stretch in your abs. 4.) Hold this position for a count then return back to the start. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell Hammer Shoulder Press

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off by taking a dumbbell in each hand and keep your arms extended down with your palms facing inward. 2.) Take the dumbbells and slowly lift them until they are extended overhead. 3.) Hold onto this position for a few seconds then lower the weights down into a 90-degree push position. 4.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed

Dumbbell Seated Wrist Curl

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting on a flat bench holding a dumbbell in each hand. 2.) Lift the dumbbells up and place your forearms on your knees with palms facing up and the weights extended over your knees. 3.) Once in position slowly curly your wrist upwards until you feel a tension in your forearm muscles. 4.) Hold this position for a count then return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell Upright Row

The Dumbbell Upright Row is an effective exercise for targeting the shoulders, trapezius, and upper back muscles. Here's a step-by-step guide to performing the exercise correctly: Starting Position: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Hold a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip (palms facing your thighs), arms fully extended down in front of you. The dumbbells should be resting against your thighs. Keep your back straight, chest up, and engage your core muscles. Engage Your Core: Tighten your abdominal muscles to stabilize your torso throughout the exercise. Lift the Dumbbells: Begin the movement by lifting your elbows up and out to the sides, leading with your elbows. Keep the dumbbells close to your body as you lift them upwards. Continue lifting the dumbbells until they reach about chest level. Your elbows should be higher than your wrists, and your hands should be close to your chin. Pause: Briefly pause at the top of the movement, squeezing your shoulder and upper back muscles. Lower the Dumbbells: Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position in a controlled manner, keeping them close to your body.

Push-Up (Wide Hand)

Steps : 1.) Start by laying on the floor in a push-up position with your feet extended out behind you and your hands shoulder width apart. 2.) Slowly walk your hands outward so that your hands are a bit further out than shoulder width apart. 3.) Lower yourself towards the ground until your chest almost touches the floor and hold. 4.) Return back to the starting position squeezing your chest on the way back up. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Cable Side Bend

Steps : 1.) Start by standing up straight and sideways next to a low pulley single handle attachment and grip the handle. 2.) After adjusting your weight and in position, slowly bend to the opposite direction of the low pulley machine and contract with your abs. 3.) Return back to the starting position and repeat for as many reps and sets desired. 4.) Switch arms and sides and repeat the steps over.

Split Squat

A split squat is a lower body exercise that works one leg at a time. Start with your feet hip-width apart. Place your right foot forward and the left foot behind your body. Keep your hands on your hips. Keep your back straight and lower your left knee (back leg) toward the floor. Try to get the knee of your front leg to a 90-degree angle and keep your front knees behind your toes. Before the left knee (back leg) touches the floor, press down on your right foot to pull back on the right knee. Then return to the starting position.

Cable Dual Overhead Curl

The cable overhead curl exercise helps isolate and define the biceps. Steps : 1.) Start off by attaching a stirrup handle to each side of two high pulley cable machines and grab the handles with an under-hand grip (palms up), standing in between the machines with your feet shoulder width apart as this will be your starting position. 2.) Once in position extend your arms out to your sides, keeping your elbows steady and then slowly curl your biceps towards the side of your head, isolating and squeezing the biceps. 3.) Hold this position for a count while squeezing your biceps and then return back to the starting position.

Weight Plate Rotation

Steps : 1.) Lie on a mat or on the floor. 2.) While sitting up extend your knees out with a slight bend. 3.) Your feet should be a few inches off the ground. 4.) Grab a plate and rotate from one side of your chest to the other side while maintaining your body position. 5.) Repeat for the desired amount of reps.

Barbell Rack Pull

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up a power rack with a barbell rested upon pins just below your knees and then position yourself right against the bar. 2.) Bend slightly in the knees just as in a deadlift position and while keeping your head looking forward, extend upward through your hips pulling the bar up until you lock with your knees. 3.) Straighten out, hold for a count then return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Machine Assisted Chin-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 rest, then once in position grab the pull-up handles above you with an underhand, palms facing toward you, grip 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.