Exercise Database

Bear Crawl

The bear crawl is a highly effective full-body exercise that targets multiple muscle groups, including the core, shoulders, arms, and legs. Begin on your hands and knees on the floor. Your wrists should be directly under your shoulders, and your knees should be under your hips. Tighten your abdominal muscles to stabilize your core. Your back should be flat and your spine in a neutral position. Lift your knees a few inches off the ground so that you're in a hover position. This is the starting position for the bear crawl. Simultaneously move your right hand and left foot forward, followed by your left hand and right foot. Imagine yourself crawling like a bear, with opposite limbs moving together. Keep your hips low as you move forward. Your knees should hover just above the ground throughout the movement. Avoid rocking side to side excessively. Keep your shoulders stable and your weight evenly distributed between your hands and feet. Focus on moving with control rather than speed. This will help you maintain proper form and maximize the effectiveness of the exercise. Keep crawling forward for a set distance or time, depending on your fitness level and goals. You can also crawl backward or sideways to add variety to the exercise. Keep your back flat and avoid arching or sagging your lower back. Maintain a strong, stable core throughout the movement. Remember to breathe steadily and rhythmically as you perform the bear crawl. Inhale and exhale deeply to maintain oxygen flow to your muscles.

Weight Plate Squat

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off by taking two flat benches and positioning them shoulder length apart and standing on top of them with a weighted plate attached to your torso right above the opening between both benches. 2.) Then bend at your knees keeping a straight posture with your back straight and chest out continuing down until your upper legs and knees form a 90-degree angle and the weight plate falling in between both of the benches. Hold for a few seconds. 3.) Use your lower legs as well as your heels to push yourself back up. 4.) Return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed

Kettlebell Renegade Row

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; take two kettlebells and place them on the floor moving yourself into a standard push-up position keeping your body extended out. 2.) Then use your weight and push one of the kettlebells towards the floor and pull the opposite towards your chest using your shoulders. 3.) Return the kettlebell back towards the floor and repeat the exercise with the opposite hand. 4.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed.

Knee to Chest to Leg Raise

Steps : 1.) Start by laying on the floor in a supine position with your arms extended out to your sides and bring your knees to a 90-degree angle above your body with a slight bend in the knees. 2.) After getting into position extend both of your legs out in front of you at the same time, squeezing your abs and hold for a few seconds. 3.) Return your legs back to the starting position but rather than stopping bring your legs to your chest and hold for a few seconds. 4.) Return back to the starting position and repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Crunch with Hands Overhead

Steps : 1.) Begin the exercise by lying with your back flat on the floor and knees bent. 2.) With your feet flat on the floor, take your arms and stretch them overhead with your palms overlapping each other. 3.) From the floor position, curl your body up from the abdominals and take your shoulder blades off of the floor, keeping your arms straight with your head. 4.) During the upward motion keep your arms straight and don’t move them forward in front of your head. 5.) As you continue your upward motion, exhale and hold in the contraction. 6.) Lower yourself back down to the starting position, exhaling on the way down. 7.) Repeat this exercise for the amount of repetitions needed.

Seated Rotation

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting up straight on the floor with your legs extended out in front of you with your inner thighs touching. 2.) Take your arms and cross them over your chest. 3.) Once in position, lift out through your hips and slowly turn to one side using your abdominals and hold for a few seconds. 4.) Return back to the starting position and then repeat in the opposite direction. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets desired.

Back Extension (Prone)

Steps : 1.) To begin the exercise; position your stomach flat on the floor with your arms extended down by your side. 2.) With your body flat, extend your lower back and lift your chest up off of the ground. 3.) In this process do not use your arms to push up, use your back to extend your spine up. 4.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed.

Ab Roll

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting on the floor with your knees bent, feet planted firmly on the floor and your hands at your sides behind your knees. 2.) Once in position rock backwards off of your pelvis towards the floor, keep your hands underneath your knees forming a "C" shape with your spine. 3.) Make sure that you keep your feet planted firmly on the floor throughout the entire motion. 4.) Squeeze with your abdominals and hold for a few seconds, then return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Hundreds

Steps : 1.) Start off with your back on the ground and your knees bent at a 45-degree angle, keeping your feet flat on the floor and thighs connected. 2.) Rest your arms by your sides with palms flat on the floor and a slight bend in the elbows. 3.) Flex your upper body forward, letting your head and shoulders curl up off of the floor, bringing up your chest. 4.) When in position, raise your arms off of the floor and keep them at level with your shoulders. 5.) With your abs flexed, move your arms up and down rapidly but in a controlled motion. 6.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Kettlebell One-Arm Floor Press

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off by lying back flat on the floor holding a kettlebell in one hand. 2.) Push the kettlebell up above your chest towards the ceiling. 3.) Then return the kettlebell back down to the starting position. 4.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed.

Dumbbell Squat to Bicep Curl

This exercise combines a squat with a curl to effectively work the entire body. This is an advanced exercise. Steps : 1.) Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, your knees slightly bent and your abs drawn in, holding a dumbbell in each hand. 2.) As you perform a squat, keep both arms extended holding the dumbbells. 3.) As you come out of the squat position, focus on extending the legs as you curl the dumbbells upward towards the shoulders. 4.) Pause for a moment and repeat for desired repetitions. Tips : 1.) Contract your biceps as you curl your arms up.

Cable Rope Incline Tricep Extension

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up an incline bench in front of a low pulley cable machine and attach a rope extension for the exercise. 2.) Sit down facing away from the machine, holding the rope with an overhand grip behind your head as this will be your starting position. 3.) Slowly push the rope above your head, squeezing your triceps and hold for a count. 4.) Return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Child Pose Side Stretch

The child's pose with a side stretch is a relaxing yoga stretch that targets the muscles of the back, shoulders, and sides of the body. Begin in a kneeling position on the floor with your knees hip-width apart and your big toes touching behind you. Sit back on your heels and lengthen your spine, keeping your shoulders relaxed away from your ears. Inhale deeply and as you exhale, lower your torso forward towards the floor. Extend your arms straight out in front of you, placing your palms on the floor or mat. Rest your forehead on the ground, or if that's not comfortable, you can place a yoga block or folded towel underneath your forehead for support. Relax your entire body into the pose, allowing your hips to sink towards your heels. From the child's pose position, walk your hands over to the right side, extending your arms as far as comfortable. Keep your left hip pressing towards your left heel to maintain the stretch along the left side of your body. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, breathing deeply and focusing on lengthening through the left side of your torso. After holding the stretch on the right side, walk your hands back to the center and then over to the left side. Extend your arms as far as comfortable, feeling the stretch along the right side of your body. Keep your right hip pressing towards your right heel. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds while breathing deeply and maintaining relaxation. After completing the side stretches on both sides, walk your hands back to the center and come back to the neutral child's pose position. Take a few deep breaths here, relaxing into the pose and allowing your body to release tension. You can repeat the child's pose with side stretches sequence as needed to further stretch and release tension along the sides of your body. If you have tight hips or knees, you can place a folded blanket or cushion between your thighs and calves for support. Adjust the width of your knees as needed to find a comfortable position for your body. Focus on deep, slow breaths throughout the pose, inhaling through your nose and exhaling through your mouth.

Kettlebell Dead Clean

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off by taking a kettlebell in one arm and bending over by your knees and pushing your glutes out with the kettlebell resting on the floor between your legs. 2.) From the bent position, clean press the kettlebell to your shoulder and hold for a few seconds. 3.) Return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed

Barbell Rear Tricep Extension

Steps : 1.) Start by laying down with your back on a flat bench, feet on the floor in front of you, holding a weighted barbell above your head. 2.) Keep your elbows fixed in one position, slowly lower the bar down until it is almost touching the top of your head, squeezing your triceps and hold for a count. 3.) Return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Long Jump

Steps : 1.) Begin by standing up straight with enough space and distance around you to perform this exercise. 2.) Slowly bend your knees, extending your body forward, then quickly and forcefully use a big arm swing to create momentum and jump forward with your body as far as you can. 3.) While in mid air shift your legs forward so that you land with your feet in front of you. 4.) Measure your distance and repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Weighted Drop Push-Up

Steps : 1.) Start by positioning two boxes about 2 to 3 feet apart from each other and positioning yourself in a push-up position between them and weight plate on your back. 2.) Support yourself by placing your hands on the boxes and then once in position, drop down from the platforms and catch yourself with your arms in a push up position on the floor. 3.) Explosively force yourself back up off of the ground back onto the platforms and repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Runner's Stretch

Steps : 1.) Start by standing up straight with your feet shoulder width apart and your arms at your sides. 2.) Place one leg behind you, slowly lower your torso down towards the floor and with your hands reach down onto your front leg. 3.) Stretch down as much as possible so that you feel a stretch in your hip flexor and hamstrings. 4.) Hold to this position for 15 to 30 seconds and return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps, sets, and duration as desired.