Exercise Database

Cat Stretch

Steps : 1.) Start by kneeling down on the floor with your feet extended behind you and your hands flat on the floor at shoulder level. 2.) Slowly pull your belly in and round out your back, letting your head drop to the floor until you feel a stretch in your back muscles. 3.) Hold this position for 15 to 30 seconds then return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as long and many reps as desired.

Sissy Squat

Steps : 1.) Start by standing up straight, with your feet shoulder width apart next to either a smith machine or support structure. 2.) Bend slightly with your knees, place one arm across your chest and use the other to hold onto the support. 3.) Slowly lower your body backward, while raising your heels off of the ground, squatting down until you feel a stretch in your hamstrings and hold for a count. 4.) Return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Seated Floor Hamstring Stretch

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting on a mat with one foot extended out in front of you, toes pointed towards the ceiling, and the other leg bent inwards against the opposite leg's inner thigh. 2.) Slowly lean forward and reach for your extended ankle until you feel a stretch in your hamstring. 3.) Hold this position for 15 to 30 seconds and then return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps, sets and duration as you desire.

Aerobics

Aerobic Exercise focuses upon cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength and endurance by performing aerobic workouts.

Rotational Crunch

Steps : 1.) Start by laying with your back flat on the ground, knees bent and arms at your sides. 2.) Place one leg on top of the other with the lifted leg's ankle rested upon the bent knee and place your hands, interlocking your fingers, behind your head for support. 3.) Slowly twist the elbow on the opposite arm towards the elevated leg until you feel a stretch in your abs. 4.) Hold this position for a count then return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Smith Machine Stiff-Leg Deadlift

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off by setting the bar on the smith machine so that it is parallel with your thighs and hold on with a palms forward grip. 2.) Take the bar off of the machine, while keeping your knees straight, lower the barbell down right above your feet and squeeze tightly upon your hamstrings. 3.) Then start lifting your chest and body back up when you feel your hamstrings stretch. 4.) Return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed.

Barbell Seated Calf Raise

The barbell seated calf raise is a version of the standard calf raise that uses a block and barbell. Steps : 1.) Start by placing a block on the floor about one foot in front of a bench. 2.) Rest a barbell across your upper thighs and then sit on the bench with the balls of your feet placed upon the block. 3.) While keeping the barbell rested across your thighs, slowly raise and lower your heels up as high as possible without lifting your foot off of the block. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Barbell Zercher Squat

The barbell zercher squat is a variation of the squat exercise that is similar to the front squad and helps build the upper muscles of the quadriceps. Steps : 1.) Start by lifting a barbell off of a weight rack, placing it across your chest and holding it with your arms crossed. 2.) Place your feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart with your knees and toes pointed slightly outward. 3.) Drawing your abs in descend slowly by bending at the knees and hips in a squatting motion. 4.) Lower yourself as far as you can control without letting your body shift towards your toes. 5.) Pause in the downward position and slowly return upright to the starting position. 6.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Smith Machine Single-Leg Calf Raise

Steps : 1.) Start off setting up a smith machine with the amount of weight that you would like to perform for this exercise and placing either a step or block underneath the bar. 2.) Position yourself underneath the bar so that the bar is racked on the top of your back muscles. 3.) Step up on the block or step with your right foot that the ball of your foot is rested upon the platform and keep your other leg extended behind you. 4.) Release the bar from the rack and slowly lower your heel down towards the floor, then elevate your heel up towards the ceiling as far as possible squeezing your calf. 5.) Hold for a count then return back to the starting position. 6.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Cable Reverse Grip Tricep Extension

Steps : 1.) Begin by attaching a bar to a low pulley cable machine and then lie with your back on an inline bench with your feet flat on the floor. 2.) Grab the bar and hold it just over your eyes with your arms extended and elbows bent. 3.) Begin to bend your elbows straight out and extend the bar out straight in front of you until you feel a stretch in your triceps. 4.) Hold this position for a count and return back to the start. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets desired.

Boxing

Boxing is a combat sport in which two people fight one another with their fists, it is a great exercise that helps increase stamina, agility and strength while also helping you lose weight and tone your body.

Bodyweight Step-Up

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up a horizontal bench in front of you, standing up straight with your feet in a shoulder width position and arms at your sides. 2.) Lift your left foot and step up onto the platform. 3.) Then once your foot is firmly on the platform, raise up your right foot and follow up onto the platform so that you are standing up on the platform. 4.) Return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell One-Arm Bicep Curl

Steps : 1.) Start by standing up straight, with a dumbbell in one hand and feet flat on the floor. 2.) Hold the dumbbell in an underhand grip with your palms facing up, then slowly lift the dumbbell up towards your shoulder, isolating the bicep and hold for a count. 3.) Return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

World's Greatest Stretch

Steps : 1.) Start in a lunge position with your front foot flat in front of you with knee bent, and your back foot extend out with your knee almost touching the floor and toes on the floor. 2.) Hold onto this position for 15 to 30 seconds, then place the arm that is on the same side as the front leg on the ground with your elbow rested next to your front foot. 3.) Place the other hand on the ground parallel to the front leg to support your bodyweight during the stretch and hold this position for 15 to 30 seconds. 4.) Follow this up with placing both hands next to your front foot and raise your toes off of the ground and straighten out your leg. 5.) Hold this position for 15 to 30 seconds while still keeping the back leg extended and knee bent. 6.) Return to the starting position and repeat for as many reps, sets and however long you desire.

Cable Behind the Back Wrist Curl

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up either a straight or EZ bar on a low pulley cable machine and grab the bar behind your back using an underhand shoulder width grip. 2.) Keep your elbows tucked in at your sides and slowly raise the bar up, squeezing your forearms and hold for a count. 3.) Return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Machine One-Arm Pulldown

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting on an iso lateral pulldown machine with your feet flat on the floor in front of you and thighs rested underneath the padding for stability. 2.) Reach up and grab one handle with an overhand grip as this will be your starting position. 3.) Slowly pull down, bringing the handle to your side and squeeze with your back and lat muscles. 4.) Hold for a count then return back up to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell Shoulder Raise

Steps : 1.) Start by standing up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms straight and in front of the body. Rest the dumbbells on the front thighs. 2.) Slowly raise your arms up until they are parallel with the floor. You will feel a stretch in the front of the shoulders. Maintain a tight core throughout the movement. 3.) Hold for a count then return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Trap Bar Shrugs

The trap bar shrug is an effective exercise for targeting the trapezius muscles and improving shoulder stability. Begin by standing inside the trap bar, with your feet hip-width apart or slightly wider. Ensure that the trap bar is centered with your body and that your grip on the handles is comfortable. Grasp the handles of the trap bar with a neutral grip (palms facing each other). You can adjust your grip width based on your comfort level, typically shoulder-width apart or slightly wider. Stand tall with your shoulders pulled back and your chest up. Keep a slight bend in your knees and maintain a straight line from your head to your hips throughout the exercise. Exhale as you elevate your shoulders towards your ears in a shrugging motion. Focus on contracting the trapezius muscles at the top of the movement. Avoid rolling your shoulders forward or rounding your upper back. Keep the movement controlled and within a comfortable range of motion. Hold the contracted position at the top of the movement for a brief moment, emphasizing the peak contraction in your trapezius muscles. Squeeze your shoulder blades together as you hold the top position to maximize muscle engagement. Inhale as you slowly lower your shoulders back down to the starting position. Keep the movement controlled and avoid letting the weight drop abruptly. Perform the desired number of repetitions, focusing on proper form and controlled movements.