Exercise Database

Dumbbell Seated One-Arm Shoulder Press

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting at the end of a bench straight up, gripping a dumbbell in one hand and keeping it parallel to your head. 2.) Slowly press the weight upward until the elbow is next to your ear and hold for a count. 3.) Return back to the starting position and repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Barbell Incline Bench Pull

Steps : 1.) Start by grabbing dumbbells or a barbell and lie face down on a 45 degree incline bench. 2.) Let your arms hang down by your sides so that they are down towards the floor while using a palms down grip to lift either the barbell or dumbbells toward your face. 3.) Once the dumbbells are near your face, hold for a count, then return back down slowly to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell Fly (Stability Ball)

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting on an exercise ball with a dumbbell in each hand. 2.) Slowly roll down making sure that your head and shoulders are on the ball and your feet are planted firmly on the floor in front of you. 3.) Hold the dumbbell straight over your chest then let them lower down, bending the elbows slightly so that they are just above shoulder level. 4.) Return back to the starting position and repeat for as many reps and sets desired.

Cable Seated Overhead Curl

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up handles on two upper pulley cables machines and placing a vertical bench in between both machines. 2.) Grab each handle with an overhand grip and sit down on the middle of the bench keeping your arms extended out towards your sides. 3.) Slowly curl the cables in towards your head, isolating the bicep, and squeeze. 4.) Hold for a count then return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Forward Lunge with Rotation

Performing a forward lunge with rotation is a dynamic exercise that engages multiple muscle groups, including the legs, core, and obliques. Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart and your arms by your sides. Begin by taking a step forward with your right foot, lowering your body into a lunge position. As you lower your body, simultaneously twist your torso to the right, rotating your arms and upper body over the front leg (right leg in this case). Keep your chest up and your back straight throughout the movement. Your front knee should be bent at a 90-degree angle, and your back knee should hover just above the floor. Your arms should be extended straight out in front of you, with your hands clasped together. Hold the lunge position for a moment, feeling a stretch through your hips and thighs. Return to the starting position by pushing through the heel of your front foot and stepping your right foot back to meet your left foot. Repeat the movement on the other side, stepping forward with your left foot and rotating your torso to the left. Keep your core engaged throughout the exercise to maintain stability and balance. Focus on controlled movements, especially when rotating your torso. Avoid any jerky or sudden movements that could strain your back or shoulders. Make sure to keep your front knee aligned with your ankle and avoid letting it extend past your toes to protect your knee joint. Keep your gaze straight ahead to help maintain balance. If you're having trouble with balance, you can place your hands on your hips instead of extending them out in front of you. Inhale as you lower your body into the lunge position and rotate your torso. Exhale as you return to the starting position.

Smith Machine Shoulder Press (Wide Grip)

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up an incline bench underneath a smith machine bar so that the end of the bench is right underneath the weight. 2.) Place the amount of weight that you would like to use on the bar for this exercise. 3.) Sit down with your back flat on the bench, feet out in front of you and holding the bar with a overhand wide grip. 4.) Lift the bar off of the rack and slowly bring it down towards your chest, feeling a squeeze and stretch, then hold for a count. 5.) Return back up to the starting position. 6.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Kettlebell Alternating Shoulder Press

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off by taking two kettlebells and clean pressing them to your shoulders keeping your palms inward. 2.) Then press the kettlebell in your right arm overhead keeping your palms facing outward holding onto the position for a few seconds. 3.) Return back to the starting clean pressed position. 4.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed.

Side Jacknife

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off lying with your left side on the floor and your left leg above the right. 2.) Place your right hand upon your torso and keep your left hand behind your head. 3.) Lift your left leg up as you bring your chest towards your leg contracting your abdominals, as they get closer together. 4.) Squeeze tightly and hold for a few seconds then return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed.

Band Good Morning

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off standing on a band, wrapping it around your neck and making sure that it is evenly distributed for stretching in each arm. 2.) Bend at the knees and extend down with your hips then straighten out your legs and come to a vertical position. 3.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed

Band Hip Lift

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; take a band and secure it underneath two dumbbells so that they wont move. 2.) Move your body so that your hips are right under the bands and set up for a basic sit up position with your knees up and feet firm on the floor. 3.) Keep your hands extended behind your head. 4.) Push your shoulders to the floor as you raise your hips and extend the band as high as possible. 5.) Hold onto the position for a few seconds and return to the start. 6.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed.

Stability Ball Back Extension

The back extension on a stability ball exercise helps provide flexibility to strengthen the back and core muscles. Steps : 1.) Start off lying prone on a stability ball with your toes planted firmly on the floor to help provide balance on the ball. 2.) With your hands across your chest or at your ears, raise your chest off the ball so you are hyper-extending your spine. 3.) Slowly return your chest to the ball. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Overhead Stretch

Steps : 1.) Start by standing up straight with your hands at your sides and feet shoulder width apart. 2.) Lace your fingers together and raise your hands up towards the ceiling with your palms facing up. 3.) Fully stretch your torso and hold for a count, then return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Posterior Tibialis Stretch

Steps : 1.) Start in a seated position and take either a belt, rope or band and loop it around one of your feet. 2.) Extend both legs out in front of you, then take the belt that is wrapped around the foot and pull it until your foot becomes everted. 3.) You will want the outside of that foot being pulled towards you and hold this position for 15 to 30 seconds. 4.) Return back to the starting position and repeat for as many reps, sets and however long you desire.

Barbell One-Arm Row

Steps : 1.) Start off with your knees slightly bent and keeping the barbell straight between your legs. 2.) Take the barbell with one arm just behind the plates and pull up straight using your elbow until it touches your chest. 3.) Tightly contract your back muscles as the barbell is being lifted and hold in position for a few seconds, then return back to the starting point. 4.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed.

Dumbbell Concentration Curl on Stability Ball

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting on a stability ball with your feet spread apart, grasping a dumbbell in one hand and keeping in between your legs. 2.) Slowly lift the weight up towards your chest in a controlled movement, making sure that you isolate the bicep, hold for a 2 count and then lower back down to the starting position. 3.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired and then repeat with the other arm.

Dumbbell Seated Alternating Front Raise

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting up straight at the end of a flat bench with your feet shoulder width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip at your sides. 2.) Slowly elevate one arm up towards the ceiling, squeezing your shoulder and hold for a count. 3.) Return back to the starting position and repeat with the opposite arm. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell One-Arm Wrist Curl

Steps : 1.) Start by kneeling in front of a horizontal bench with your forearms rested upon the padding and one arm holding a dumbbell. 2.) Slowly lower the dumbbell down below the bench as far as possible squeezing your forearms and hold for a count. 3.) Then return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Cable Rotational Crunch (Kneeling)

Steps : 1.) Start by placing a rope attachment to a high pulley cable machine then stand with your back facing the machine and grabbing the rope positioning it behind your head. Next, position yourself in a kneeling position with both knees on the floor. 2.) Keeping your elbows bent by your head, slowly crunch down in a twisting motion so your right elbow comes down towards your left knee until you feel a stretch in your abs then hold for a count. 3.) Return back to the starting position and continue in the opposite direction. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.