Exercise Database

Single-Leg Stance

Steps : 1.) Start by standing up straight with both arms at your side then raising up one leg with knee slightly bent. 2.) After gaining your balance, slowly flex forward in your pelvis and extend the bent leg out behind you, keeping your body straight and parallel to the floor. 3.) Hold this position for a few seconds and then return back to the start. 4.) Repeat for as many reps as desired.

Modified Push-Up to Forearms

Steps : 1.) Start off on your hands and knees in a modified push up position. 2.) Squeeze your glutes and bring one elbow down to the floor followed by the other so that your upper body is rested upon your forearms. 3.) Return back to the starting position by straightening out one arm and then the other. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets desired.

Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch

Steps : 1.) Begin by taking either a band, rope or belt and wrapping it around one of your feet and place it forward. 2.) Bend your back leg while keeping the front one straight and raise your front toes up off of the floor. 3.) Lean forward with your upper body and then pull on the rope attached to your front foot to increase the stretch in your calf. 4.) Hold this position for 15 to 30 seconds then return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat with the other foot and repeat this stretch for as many reps, sets and however long you desire.

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.

Kneeling Hip Extension

Steps : 1.) Begin in a quadruped position on an exercise mat with your head looking forward, knees creating a 90-degree angle and hands shoulder width apart. 2.) Take one leg, extend it up behind you, while straightening out your knee and hip. 3.) Repeat for as many sets and repetitions as desired.

Bench Plank

Steps : 1.) Begin by turning a bench sideways and placing your feet in the middle of the bench. 2.) Extend your body forward and rest your torso upon your forearms with your fingers interlaced, make sure that your body is completely straightened out in a plank position. 3.) Hold onto this position for as long as possible then release the tension. 4.) Repeat for as many reps, sets and however long you desire.

Dumbbell Dublin Press

Steps : 1.) Start by standing up straight, holding a dumbbell in each arm at shoulder level next to your head. 2.) Slowly extend your arms overhead, squeezing in your shoulder and immediately return back to the starting position. 3.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Cable Russian Twist (Stability Ball)

Steps : 1.) Start by connecting a cable to a low pulley cable machine and then lie on a stability ball right to the side of the machine with your back on the top of the ball. 2.) Grab the handle with both hands and extend it out in front of your chest, then squeeze your abs and twist in the opposite direction of the machine, until you feel tension in your obliques as you reach the opposite side. 3.) Hold for a count then return back to the start and repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

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.

Dumbbell One-Arm Tricep Extension (Reverse Grip)

Steps : 1.) Start by placing a handle on a low cable pulley machine and placing a flat bench in front of the machine. 2.) Sit down on the bench with your back facing the machine, grabbing the handle with one hand and extending it over your head, as this will be your starting position. 3.) Slowly lower the weight behind your head, squeezing your tricep and holding for a count. 4.) Return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

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.

Cable Seated Shrug

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up a straight or V-Bar on a low pulley cable machine and sit up straight, feet extended out towards the machine and holding the bar at waist level. 2.) While keeping your body still, slowly shrug the bar up as high as you can, pulling your shoulders and hold for a count. 3.) Return back to the starting position. 4.) 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.

Gironda Sternum Pull-Up

The Gironda sternum chin-up exercise is a variation of the basic chin up that focus more upon the lats and lower back. Steps : 1.) Start by grabbing a pull up bar with a shoulder-width, overhand grip and hang from it with your arms fully extended. This will be your starting position. 2.) Slowly pull yourself up towards the bar and lean your head as far back as possible while arching your spine. 3.) Continue pulling so that your collarbone passes the bar and you are able to touch it with your sternum and then hold this position for a count. 4.) Return back to the starting position and 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.

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.

Side Plank Crunch

Incorporate the side plank crunch into your core workout routine to strengthen the muscles of your core, hips, and shoulders while also improving stability and balance. Begin by lying on your side on a mat or soft surface. Stack your feet on top of each other, and prop yourself up on your bottom elbow, which should be directly beneath your shoulder. Lift your hips off the ground, creating a straight line from your head to your heels. Engage your core muscles to maintain stability throughout the exercise. Place your top hand behind your head, with your elbow pointing towards the ceiling. Your forearm should be perpendicular to the ground, and your fingers should lightly support your head. From the side plank position, bend your top elbow and bring it down towards your hip as you simultaneously crunch your torso towards your hip. Aim to bring your elbow and hip as close together as possible, engaging your obliques and ab muscles to perform the movement. Keep your hips lifted and your body in a straight line throughout the crunch movement. Slowly extend your elbow and return to the starting position of the side plank, lifting your hips back up and straightening your torso. Keep the movement controlled and avoid letting your hips drop or sag during the extension. Perform the side plank crunch movement for the desired number of repetitions on one side before switching to the other side.

Barbell Kneeling Squat

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off in a kneeling position with a weighted barbell upon your shoulders. 2.) Lean back with your pelvis and touch your calves with your glutes and then return back to the starting position. 3.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed.