Exercise Database

Iron Cross Stretch

Steps : 1.) Begin by laying flat on your back in a cross position so that you are forming the "T" shape, arms out to the sides and legs together. 2.) Slowly kick one leg towards the opposite hand through a rotation in your lower back and hips. 3.) Hold onto this position for 15 to 30 seconds and then repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Stability Ball Weighted Sit-Up

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up a bench horizontally or something to rest your feet against in front of an exercise ball and then sit down on the ball with a weight plate against your chest. 2.) Then slowly lift the weight above your head and lower yourself down until your shoulder blades start to touch the ball and you feel a stretch in your lower abs. 3.) Hold this position for a count then return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Barbell Hang Clean

Steps : 1.) Start by standing in front of a barbell with your feet shoulder width apart and gripping the bar with a double overhand shoulder width grip. 2.) Bring the bar to about mid thigh position, keeping your back straight, then extend through your hips and knees forcefully driving the weight upward and shrugging your shoulders to your ears at the same time. 3.) After performing this motion, flex your elbows up and out bringing your body down and the barbell up towards your shoulders. 4.) You will have the bar positioned in a front squat position with your elbows pointing out, securing the barbell in place. 5.) Once in position lower your body to a bottom squat position to ease the tension and recovery process of the previous motion. 6.) Keep your knees bent and torso upright to help support the weight. 7.) Slowly and safely lower the weight back down to the starting position and repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Bench Leg Pull-In

Steps : 1.) Begin by lying flat on a bench. 2.) Bring your knees up to your chest while keeping your legs together. 3.) Extend your legs back down on the bench. 4.) Repeat for the desired amount of reps.

Split Jump

Steps : 1.) Start in a lunge position with one foot forward with knee bent and the rear knee barely touching the ground. 2.) Quickly extend through your legs and jump up as high as possible bringing your legs together. 3.) On the return back down, move your legs back to their initial position as you land and absorb the impact. 4.) Return back to the starting position and repeat for as many reps and sets as desired

Dumbbell High Curl

Steps : 1.) Stand up straight with a dumbbell in each hand, keeping feet about shoulder width apart, bringing your arms up to shoulder level and extend out in a "T" shape. 2.) Then slowly curl your biceps so that the dumbbells are brought to your head, isolating the muscle, and keeping your arms at shoulder level during the entire motion. 3.) Hold this position for a count then return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Boat Pose

Steps : 1.) Start off by sitting on a mat and leaning back with your hands and keeping your pelvis forward. 2.) Shift your abs so that they are closer in towards your spine and then lift your legs in the air with feet together and toes pointed out. 3.) Keeping your legs straight reach your hands forward towards your knees and hold this position for up to 5 seconds. 4.) Return back to the starting position and then repeat steps again.

Barbell Kneeling Wrist Curl (Palms Down)

Steps : 1.) Start by picking up a barbell while kneeling over a bench. 2.) With your palms facing downwards flex each forearm by lifting and lowering the barbell with only your wrist. 3.) Exhale while raising your wrist. 4.) Inhale while lowering your wrist. 5.) Repeat for the desired amount of reps.

Dumbbell Alternating Tricep Extension

Steps : 1.) Start by laying down on flat bench with your feet on the floor in front of you, holding a dumbbell in each hand in a neutral grip elevated above your head. 2.) Slowly extend one arm upward. Maintain the same elbow position during the movement. 3.) Return back to the starting position and repeat with the opposite arm. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell Seated Front Raise (Hammer)

Steps : 1.) Begin by sitting on a flat bench, holding a dumbbell in each hand with arms extended down by your sides; use a hammer grip. 2.) Slowly elevate both dumbbells up and in front of you towards shoulder level. Focus on squeezing your shoulder muscles on the way up. Maintain a hammer grip during the entire exercise. 3.) Hold onto this position for a count then return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Seated Hamstring Stretch

Steps : 1.) For this stretch you will need a partner to assist you. 2.) Start off sitting flat on the floor with your legs fully extended out in front of you and your partner standing right behind you. 3.) Slowly lean forward as you as your partner braces your shoulders, then try to push your torso back for 15 to 30 seconds as your partner prevents any movement from your body. 4.) Relax your muscles as then your partner then pushes back on your torso and you lean forward for 15 to 30 seconds. 5.) Repeat for as many reps, sets and duration as you desire.

Dumbbell Decline Bench Lunge

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up a decline bench in front of you, placing your right foot on the bench keeping your leg extended and holding a dumbbell at your sides. 2.) Then slowly, while keeping your balance, lunge forward and squat down so that you feel a stretch in your quads, hold for a count then return back up to the starting position. 3.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Stability Ball Trunk Rotation

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; take a stability ball and hold it straight out in front of your chest. 2.) Then twist your upper body side to side, tightening your abdominals when reaching each side. 3.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed.

Barbell Rocking Standing Calf Raise

The rocking standing calf raise exercise uses a simple rocking motion to help strengthen the calves. Steps : 1.) Start by standing up straight with a bar across your shoulders. 2.) With your feet flat on the floor, lift your feet up and forward as if you are performing a calf raise and then rock back onto your ankles so your toes are flexed and off the floor. 3.) Return to starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Weight Plate High Front Raise

Steps : 1.) Start by standing up straight with your feet shoulder width apart and holding a weight plate together with both hands at waist level. 2.) Slowly, while squeezing your shoulders, elevate the weight plate above your head and hold for a count. 3.) Return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Barbell Seated Good Morning

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off by sitting on a bench or a box with your butt resting on the very edge keeping a barbell rested upon your shoulders behind your neck. 2.) Then using your torso, lower yourself close down towards your knees, squeezing your back tightly and pressing the barbell down on your shoulders. 3.) Tighten up your abdominals in the process as well. 4.) Return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed.

Ankle Circles

The ankle circles exercise is the most simple workout for the calves to loosen the joints and strengthen and improve flexibility within the muscle. Steps : 1.) Start by sitting on an exercise mat. 2.) Lift your foot off the ground and draw circles clockwise in the air with your toes. 3.) Reverse the direction (counter-clockwise) and switch feet.

Scorpion

Steps : 1.) Start lying facedown on the floor in a "T" position. 2.) Take your hips and rotate them to the left and extend your right leg and knee slowly across your body towards your left hand. 3.) Hold this position and return back to the starting position.