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.

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.

Hip Raise

Steps : 1.) Begin this exercise in the pushup position, the bridge. 2.) Push your buttock towards the ceiling, squeezing your abs tightly as your push your glutes up higher. 3.) As you continue to raise your glutes up you will be in a final high bridge position. 4.) Upon reaching this final position, exhale to release the tension on your abdominals. 5.) Return back to the starting position slowly, breathing in and you go back down. 6.) Repeat this exercise for the amount of repetitions needed.

Inchworm Push-Up

The inchworm with a push-up is a dynamic exercise that targets multiple muscle groups, including the chest, shoulders, arms, core, and hamstrings. Begin by standing tall with your feet hip-width apart and your arms by your sides. Engage your core muscles to stabilize your torso and maintain good posture throughout the exercise. Bend forward at your hips, reaching your hands towards the floor. Keep your legs as straight as possible without locking your knees. Lower your hands to the floor in front of your feet, allowing your spine to lengthen as you fold forward. Once your hands reach the floor, begin walking them forward away from your body. Keep your legs straight as you walk your hands out, moving into a plank position. Continue walking your hands forward until your body is fully extended in a plank position, with your hands directly under your shoulders and your body forming a straight line from head to heels. Perform a push-up by bending your elbows and lowering your chest towards the floor. Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels throughout the movement. Lower your chest as close to the floor as you can while maintaining proper form. Your elbows should bend to approximately 90 degrees. If a full push-up is too challenging, you can modify by performing the push-up on your knees. Once you've completed the push-up, reverse the movement by pressing through your palms and extending your arms to push yourself back up into the plank position. Begin walking your hands back towards your feet, keeping your legs straight as you walk your hands back. Continue walking your hands back until your body is fully extended, and your hands are once again at your feet. Return to Standing: Once your hands are back at your feet, slowly roll your spine back up to a standing position, one vertebra at a time, until you're fully upright. Stand tall with your shoulders back and chest lifted, ready to perform the next repetition. Perform the inchworm with a push-up for the desired number of repetitions, aiming for smooth and controlled movements throughout.

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.

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 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 Single-Leg Calf Raise

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up either a dip belt, rope or straight bar on a low pulley cable machine and placing either a step or block in front of the machine. 2.) Step onto the block with the balls of your feet on the edge and letting your heels drop down as far as possible without touching the floor. 3.) Then slowly raise one of your heels up as far as possible, keeping your other leg extended behind you, and squeeze your calf. 4.) Hold for a count and Return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Scalene Stretch

Steps : 1.) Start off by standing up straight and tall, placing one arm behind your body, the other placed on top of your head while tucking in your chin. 2.) Tilt your head towards your shoulder. Gently pull the head towards the shoulder until you feel a stretch in the neck area. 3.) Hold onto this stretch for about 15 to 30 seconds and repeat with the other side.

Smith Machine Incline Tricep Extension

Steps : 1.) Start by placing an incline bench underneath a smith machine at a 30 to 45 degree angle, highest end underneath the bar and lay down with your back flat on the bench, feet in front of you. 2.) Lift the bar off of the rack with an underhand grip and slowly, while keeping your elbows fixed, lower the bar behind your head as far as possible, squeezing your triceps. 3.) Hold for a count then return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell French Press (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.) Extend the dumbbell behind your head with bent elbows and hold. 4.) Then push the weight to the ceiling until your arm is fully extended then return the dumbbell back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets desired and switch with other arm.

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.

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.

Cable One-Arm Incline Press

Steps : 1.) Start by laying back on an incline bench facing away from a cable machine. 2.) Grab a cable and hold it one hand in an overhand grip, bringing the cable to about level with your right pec and elbow bent at 90-degrees. 3.) Once in position, slowly press and extend your arm straight out until you feel tension in your chest, and hold for a count. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets desired.

High Knee Skip

A high knee skip is a dynamic exercise that involves alternating hopping on each foot while driving the knees up towards the chest. It's a great way to improve cardiovascular fitness, coordination, and lower body strength. Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart and your arms relaxed by your sides. Start hopping lightly on one foot while simultaneously driving the opposite knee up towards your chest. Use your arms to help propel you upward, swinging them in a natural motion to assist with balance and momentum. As you land on the first foot, immediately switch to hopping on the opposite foot while driving the other knee up towards your chest. Continue alternating between legs, maintaining a steady rhythm and focusing on getting your knees as high as possible with each skip. Aim to perform the high knee skips at a brisk pace, moving quickly between each repetition. Focus on achieving maximum height with each knee drive while keeping the movement fluid and controlled. Keep your core engaged throughout the exercise to stabilize your body and maintain balance. Land softly on the balls of your feet to absorb shock and reduce impact on your joints. Keep your chest up and your gaze forward to help maintain proper posture and alignment. Breathe naturally throughout the exercise, inhaling and exhaling in a rhythm that feels comfortable for you. Avoid holding your breath, as this can lead to decreased performance and increased fatigue. Perform high knee skips for a set amount of time (e.g., 30 seconds to 1 minute) or a certain number of repetitions (e.g., 20 reps per leg).

One-Arm Wall Stretch

Steps : 1.) Start by standing straight up, feet shoulder width apart next to a wall. 2.) Lean forward against the wall, keeping your feet firmly planted on the ground and knees slightly bent, and place one arm against the wall with the forearm being rested upon the wall the most. 3.) Slowly lean onto your arm until you feel a stretch in your back. 4.) Hold for 15 to 30 seconds then return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and length as desired.

Dumbbell Reverse Concentration Curl

Steps : 1.) Begin by sitting on the end of a flat bench with your feet flat on the floor and holding a dumbbell in one hand using an underhand grip. 2.) Rest the arm holding the dumbbell on the inside of the same leg so the weight is extended off and turn it inward towards the opposite leg. 3.) Slowly lower the weight down below your leg, squeeze using your forearm and hold for a count. 4.) Return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Barbell Power Clean from Blocks

Steps : 1.) Begin with a barbell resting on two boxes, positioned at your knee level, with your feet at shoulder-width distance and gripping with a double overhand grip. 2.) Bring the bar to about mid thigh position, 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.) After performing this motion, flex your elbows up and out bringing your body down and the barbell up towards your shoulders. 4.) You will have the bar positioned in a front squat position with your elbows pointing out securing the barbell in place. 5.) Once in position lower your body to a bottom squat position to ease the tension and recovery process of the previous motion. 6.) Keep your knees bent and torso upright to help support the weight. 7.) Slowly and safely lower the weight back down to the starting position and repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.