Exercise Database

Smith Machine Bench Squat

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up a smith machine with the appropriate weight that you would like to use and place a flat bench underneath the bar. 2.) Place the bar on the back of your shoulder blades and grab it with a wide grip. 3.) Keep your back straight, bend slightly at your knees and squat down towards the bench until your thighs are parallel with the floor and your glutes are touching the bench. 4.) Hold for a count then return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Single-Leg Hack Squat

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up a hack squat machine with the weight that you would like to perform for this exercise, placing your back on the pad and your shoulders up against the shoulder pads. 2.) Place your feet on the platform then lift your right foot off of the platform and extend your left leg in front of you. 3.) Push the weight up off of the stack, place your hands on the handles of the machine and this will be your starting position. 4.) Slowly lower the weight down until your left thigh is parallel with the ground and your calf muscle and hold for a count. 5.) Return back to the starting position. 6.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

EZ Bar Seated Reverse Grip French Press

Steps : 1.) Start by loading up a weighted barbell or EZ bar with the weight that you would like to perform for this exercise. 2.) Sit down on a the end of a flat bench and this will be your starting position. 3.) Grab the bar with an underhand grip, lift it above your head, then slowly while keeping your elbows close to your body, lower the weight behind your head while 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.

Dumbbell One-Arm Rear Row (Prone)

Steps : 1.) Start by lying on your stomach on an incline bench with a dumbbell in one hand and keep it extended down in front of you 2.) Slowly pull the dumbbell up until your elbow is just above your shoulder. 3.) Hold for a count and squeeze your back muscles. 4.) Return back to the starting position and repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell One-Arm Seated Curl

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up a flat bench and then sit down on the bench, 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.

Weight Plate Sissy Squat

Steps : 1.) Start in an upright position right next to a power rack or any secure post/object with your feet shoulder width apart, one hand grabbing the object and the other holding a weight plate or dumbbell to your chest. 2.) Making sure you have a firm grip on the object you are holding onto, bend at your knees and lower your body towards the ground in a squat position. 3.) Stop when your body creates a 90-degree angle and hold for a count, then return back to the starting position by using your thighs to elevate your body back up. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell Rotational Decline Sit-Up

Steps : 1.) Start by laying with your back flat on a decline bench holding two light dumbbells in your hands rested above your chest and placing your feet underneath the resting pads. 2.) Slowly pull your body up along with the weights and bring your right arm forward and across to your left knee until you feel a stretch in your abs. 3.) Hold this position for a count then return to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Cable One-Arm Tricep Extension (Kneeling)

The cable one-arm tricep extension, in a half-kneeling position, targets and tone the triceps muscles by limiting your range of motion and increasing the effectiveness of the movement. Steps : 1.) Start by attaching a stirrup handle to a cable pulley and adjust the pulley up high. 2.) Kneeling on your left knee (with the left side of your body turned towards the machine), keep your right bent and the upper portion of your thigh parallel to the floor. 3.) With your right elbow and upper arm pressed against your inner thigh just above your knee, pull the cable down towards the floor in a slight arcing motion. 4.) Slowly to return to starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired. 6.) Switch arms and repeat the steps.

Barbell Reverse Tricep Bench Press

The barbell reverse triceps bench press exercise is a version of the bench press that specifically isolates the tricep muscles. Steps : 1.) Start off lying on a flat bench with your head at one end and your feet placed firmly on the floor at the other end. 2.) Grabbing a barbell with a reverse grip about 16 inches apart and Move the bar over your chest. 3.) Extend your arms fully raising the bar fully and then lower the bar to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Band Hamstring Stretch

Steps : 1.) Start by laying with your back flat on the ground with one leg extended above you and the other kept straight and flat on the floor. 2.) Take either a belt, rope or exercise band and loop it around the ball of your foot, then pull on the belt to put tension on your calves and hamstrings. 3.) Hold this position for 15 to 30 seconds then return to the start. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and however long you desire.

Weight Plate Pinch

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off by taking two weight plates and placing them together. 2.) Take your fingers and thumb and squeeze the plates together, holding the position for as long as possible. 3.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed.

Stability Ball Crunch

The crunches with legs on an exercise ball works the core muscles through the use of an exercise ball. Steps : 1.) Start by lying on your back, placing your feet up on an exercise ball, and positioning your hands across your chest or on either side of your head. 2.) Keeping the small of your back on the floor, raise your head, shoulders and chest up and off the floor. 3.) Pause for a moment contracting your abs and then return to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell Seated Wrist Curl (Neutral Grip)

Steps : 1.) Start off sitting on the end of a flat bench with your feet flat on the floor and holding a dumbbell in both hands using a neutral (hammer) grip. 2.) Rest your arms on your legs so the weights are extended off of your knees. 3.) Lower the weights down below your knees as this will be your starting position. 4.) Slowly raise the dumbbells up, only using your wrists and squeeze until you feel a stretch in your forearm muscle. 5.) Hold for a count and then return back to the starting position. 4.) Return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired. Notes : 1.) Make sure that you are isolating the forearm muscle 2.) Refrain from moving your arms or legs while performing this exercise

Barbell Press Sit-Up

Steps : 1.) Lie down on a bench with a decline. 2.) Hold a barbell at your chest. 3.) Do a sit up and as you rise up push the bar to an overhead position. 4.) Repeat for the desired amount of reps.

Cable Chest Press (Supine Stability Ball)

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up handles on two low pulley cable machines and placing a stability ball in between the machines. 2.) Grab onto the handles with a neutral, hammer grip, twisting them so they are horizontal and sit down on the ball. 3.) Slowly walk your feet out in front of you so that your legs are extended out in front of you with knees bent and your back is flat on the middle of the ball. 4.) Raise the handles above your chest as this will be your starting position. 5.) Slowly lower the handles down to your sides, feeling a stretch in your chest and hold for a count. 6.) Return back up to the starting position and squeeze. 7.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Decline Bench Leg Raise with Hip Thrust

Steps : 1.) Start by laying with your back flat on a decline bench, head rested upon the highest end and holding onto the pads above your head to stabilize your body. 2.) Keeping your feet and knees together, point your legs straight out in front of you in a plank position, then slowly pull both legs up towards the ceiling as high as possible and lift your hips up off of the bench until you feel a stretch in your abs. 3.) Then return your legs back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell One-Arm Shoulder Press

Steps : 1.) Start by standing up straight, holding a dumbbell in one arm at shoulder level next to your head. 2.) Slowly elevate your arm up and above your head, squeezing in your shoulder and hold for a count. 3.) Return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell Prone Shoulder Raise (Stability Ball)

Steps : 1.) Begin in a prone position on a stability ball with your abs and hips on the ball, legs spread out behind you and feet against a wall while each hand holds a dumbbell. 2.) When balanced and in position, perform a front raise pressing the weights out as far as you can and hold for a count. 3.) Return back to the starting position and repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.