Exercise Database

Barbell Stiff-Leg Deadlift (Bench)

Steps : 1.) Start by standing up straight, feet shoulder width apart, near the edges of two flat benches and holding weighted barbell at waist level with an overhand grip. 2.) While keeping your back straight as possible and legs stiff, slowly lower your upper body down towards the floor along with the barbell, keeping it in front of your legs, feeling a stretch in your hamstrings on the way down. 3.) Hold for a count when you reach the lowest point possible, squeezing with your hamstrings and glutes then return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

High Knee Walk External Hip Rotation

The high knee walk with external hip rotation is an excellent exercise for improving hip mobility and strengthening the hip muscles. Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart, arms relaxed by your sides. Tighten your abdominal muscles to stabilize your core. Lift your right knee towards your chest as high as you comfortably can while maintaining balance. Keep your torso upright throughout the movement. Once your knee is lifted, externally rotate your hip joint by turning your knee outwards. You should feel the outer hip muscles engage. Slowly lower your right leg back down to the ground while maintaining control and stability. Your foot should land softly on the floor. Perform the same movement with your left leg, lifting the knee towards your chest and externally rotating the hip. Alternate between lifting and externally rotating each leg as you walk forward. Aim to keep a smooth and controlled rhythm. Throughout the exercise, focus on keeping your torso upright, shoulders relaxed, and core engaged. Avoid leaning backward or forward. Repeat for Desired Distance or Time: You can perform the high knee walk with external hip rotation for a certain distance (e.g., across a room) or for a specific duration (e.g., 30 seconds to 1 minute).

Cable Squat Curl

Steps : 1.) Begin by setting up a straight bar on a low pulley cable machine and grabbing it with an underhand grip. 2.) Squat down towards the floor in a comfortable position until your thighs are parallel with the floor. 3.) Keep your arms extended out in front of you with your elbows rested upon your knees and slowly curl the bar up towards your shoulders, isolating the biceps, and hold for a count. 4.) Return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Hanging Knee Raise (Rotational)

Steps : 1.) Start by standing underneath a pull up bar and pull yourself up off of the ground so that you are hanging above the floor. 2.) Pull your knees up and across to one side of your body until you feel a stretch in your abs then hold for a count. 3.) Return back to the starting position and repeat in the opposite direction. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell One-Arm Hammer Press

Steps : 1.) Start off by laying down on an flat bench with your feet flat on the floor and holding a dumbbell in one hand in a hammer grip position with arm extended straight over your chest. 2.) Then slowly lower your arm until it is at about shoulder, keeping a 90-degree angle in your arm until you feel tension in your chest. 3.) Hold this position for a count then return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell Seated Bent-Over Tricep Extension

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off sitting down at the end of a flat bench. 2.) With your knees bent, move your upper chest forward so that they are closer to your knees. 3.) Take the dumbbells and place them at the sides next to your knees, then use your triceps to extend and lift the dumbbells up behind your back. 4.) Once the dumbbells are in the final position, hold and squeeze the triceps for a few seconds, then return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed.

Kettlebell Hang Clean

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off by taking a kettlebell and placing it between your legs, bending at your knees and push your glutes back. 2.) From the bent position, clean the kettlebell to your shoulder. 3.) Return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed.

Cable Rope Preacher Curl (Hammer)

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up a rope extension attachment to a low pulley cable machine and placing a preacher bench in front of the machine. 2.) Grab onto the rope with a neutral hammer grip, then sit down on the bench with your forearms rested over the padding and feet flat on the floor in front of you. 3.) Keep your arms extended out in front of you then slowly curl the bar up towards your chest, isolating your 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.

Barbell Snatch

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 level, 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.) Moving your feet into the receiving position, pull yourself below the bar as you elevate it overhead making sure that you receive the bar as low as possible and extend your arms up fully over your body. 4.) Make sure that you have a balanced standing position and hold for a count, then slowly and under control lower the bar back to the ground. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Smith Machine Shoulder Press (Close Grip)

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up a 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 close grip, keeping your hands about a foot apart. 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.

Side-Lying Hip Flexor

Steps : 1.) Begin in a side-lying position on the floor with your hips and legs stacked upon each other. 2.) Take the ankle of the top leg and extend back so that the heel feels like it is going to touch your glutes and squeeze. 3.) Hold this stretch for 15 to 30 seconds and repeat with the opposite side and leg.

Dumbbell Shrug (Stability Ball)

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting on a stability ball straight up, feet flat on the floor in front of you, dumbbells in each hand and arms your sides. 2.) Slowly arch your shoulders back and lift the weights up until you are at your peak in your shoulders and feel a stretch. 3.) Hold for a count then return back to the starting position. Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Cable Reverse Preacher Curl

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up a straight bar on a low pulley cable machine with a preacher bench attached or bringing a preacher bench close to the machine. 2.) Grab onto the bar with a reverse grip and rest your arms on the padding. 3.) Slowly curl the bar straight up towards your shoulders, squeezing your forearms and hold for a count. 4.) Return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Leg Slide

Steps : 1.) Start by laying flat on your back with your arms at your sides. 2.) Lift your legs and bend at the knees so that that they are in a 90-degree angle. 3.) Once in position slowly slide your legs forward and hold this position for a few seconds, return back to the starting position and repeat.

Medicine Ball Rotation

Steps : 1.) For this exercise you will need a medicine ball as well as a partner. If you don't have a partner, use a brick wall. 2.) Stand back to back with your partner so that you have a decent amount of room spread between you both to pass the ball back and forth for this exercise. 3.) Start by one of the individual's holding the ball at their at their waist, then twisting through the hips and turning your shoulders at the same time as your partner. 4.) Pass the ball to your partner then twist in the opposite direction to receive the ball as your partner shifts in that direction to pass the ball to you. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell Shoulder Press (Reverse Grip)

Steps : 1.) Start off sitting up straight on a bench, with your feet together flat on the floor, gripping dumbbells in each hand at shoulder height. 2.) Then press the weights upward with your wrists rotating outward until you feel a stretch in your shoulders, and hold this position for a count. 3.) Return back to the starting position and repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Diagonal Plate Raise

The diagonal plate raise is an exercise that primarily targets the shoulders, specifically the anterior (front) and lateral (side) deltoid muscles. Begin with the weight plate positioned at the midpoint of your body, in front of your thighs. Keeping your arms straight and your core engaged, lift the weight plate diagonally upwards and away from your body. Simultaneously, raise the weight plate in a diagonal motion towards the opposite shoulder, while maintaining a slight bend in your elbows. Focus on using your shoulder muscles to lift the weight, rather than relying on momentum. Continue raising the weight plate until your arms are slightly above shoulder height or until your arms are fully extended diagonally upwards. Slowly lower the weight plate back to the starting position in a controlled manner, following the same diagonal path. After completing the desired number of repetitions on one side, switch the direction of the diagonal raise to target the opposite shoulder. Ensure to maintain proper form and control throughout the movement. Exhale as you lift the weight plate diagonally upwards.

Isometric Chest Press

Steps : 1.) Start by standing up straight with your arms at your sides and your feet shoulder width apart. 2.) Place your arms in a 90-degree angle right in front of your chest with your palms together. 3.) Push your hands against each other and contract your chest until you feel tension in your muscles. 4.) Hold onto this position for 15 to 30 seconds then return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and duration as desired.