Exercise Database

Barbell One-Arm Floor Press

The one arm floor press exercise is a good exercise to build strength and coordination needed for weight training and is best done with a partner. Steps : 1.) Start by lying flat on your back with your knees slightly bent and keeping your feet planted firmly on the floor. 2.) Next have your partner stand above you and hand you the bar so that you are holding it in one hand. 3.) Slowly lower the barbell towards the floor so that your bicep is parallel to the floor and hold for a count. 4.) Return back up to the starting position and repeat for as many reps and sets as desired. 5.) Switch arms and repeat.

Dumbbell One-Arm Pullover (Stability Ball)

Steps : 1.) Start by laying on your back on a stability ball with the middle of your back placed on the top of the ball. 2.) Hold a dumbbell in one hand raised high above your chest and slowly extend the weight behind your head slightly bending your elbow until your arm create a straight line with your body and you feel a stretch in your chest. 3.) Return back up slowly to the starting position and repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Sun Salutation

Steps : 1.) Start by standing up straight with feet shoulder width apart, putting your palms together and grounding yourself through your feet. 2.) Extend your arms skyward and fold your body forward and place your hands on the floor. 3.) Then either step or jump back with both feet into a plank position, creating a straight line with your body from your heels to your shoulders. 4.) Bring your shoulders forward in front of your wrist and lower your body to about 2 inches off of the floor. 5.) Continue to lower your body to the floor and then inhale as you press your hands to the floor and curve up your chest into a Cobra pose. 6.) Tuck your toes and lift your hips up high into a Downward Facing Dog, holding for 5 to 10 breaths and then return back up to the standing position.

Stability Ball Wall Squat

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up an exercise ball against the wall and leaning your back up against the ball so it is positioned in the middle of your body. 2.) Slowly lower your body towards the ground so that your thighs are parallel with the ground and your upper back and head are rested on the exercise ball. 3.) Hold for a count then return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Smith Machine Bench Press (Reverse Grip)

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up a smith machine with the amount of weight that you want to perform and placing a flat bench underneath the bar, centering it out for the exercise. 2.) Grab the bar with an underhand reverse shoulder width grip, then unload the bar from the rack and press it above your chest. 3.) Slowly lower the bar towards your chest so that it is barely touching and hold for a count. 4.) Return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Bench Rotational Crunch

Steps : 1.) Start by placing a bench horizontally in front of you and then laying with your back on the floor, feet placed upon the bench with your arms out to your sides in a "T" position. 2.) Extend your hands behind your head and clasp them around for support as you come up for this exercise. 3.) Slowly lift your upper body up off of the floor and twist your right elbow into your left knee until you feel a stretch in your abs. 4.) Hold for a count, return to the starting position and repeat with the opposite side. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Stability Ball Back Stretch

Steps : 1.) Start off by sitting on an exercise ball with your feet planted firmly on the floor and your hands placed upon your thighs. 2.) Slowly roll down with your back onto the exercise ball, placing the top of the ball right in the middle of your back, and extending your hands out behind your head. 3.) As soon as you feel a stretch hold onto this position for a few seconds then return back to the starting position and repeat

Kettlebell Turkish Get-Up Lunge

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off lying flat on your back on the floor with a kettlebell pressed up above your chest. 2.) Take the knee that is on the same side as the kettlebell and bend it. 3.) Then use your opposite arm to help push yourself up into a lunge position and then move to resting on one knee. 4.) Slowly stand up with the kettlebell still pressed up overhead then reverse back down to the starting position. 5.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed

EZ Bar French Press (Reverse Grip)

Steps : 1.) Start by loading up a EZ bar with the weight that you would like to perform for this exercise. 2.) Hold 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. 3.) Return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Smith Machine Zercher Squat

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up a smith machine bar with the weight that you would like to perform for this exercise. 2.) Stand with your arms underneath the bar with your feet shoulder width apart then lock your hands together, resting the bar between your forearms and upper arms. 3.) Remove the bar off of the rack and slowly squat down towards the ground, squeezing your quads, until your thighs are parallel with the floor and hold for a count. 4.) Return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Smith Machine Decline Bench Press (Close Grip)

Steps : 1.) Begin by setting up a smith machine with the amount of weight that you want to use to perform the exercise. 2.) Place a decline bench underneath the bar and lay down with your back flat on the bench and feet out in front of you either on the floor or underneath rests. 3.) Grab the bar with an overhand grip, keeping your hands about a foot apart and release the weight from the rack. 4.) Slowly lower the bar towards your chest, feeling a stretch, and hold for a count. 5.) Return back to the starting position. 6.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Kneeling Back Stretch

Steps : 1.) Start by kneeling on the floor placing your hands on your heels. 2.) Slowly lift your glutes off of your heels and extend up and forward. 3.) While performing this motion, bring your head back and look up at the ceiling while arching your back. 4.) Hold this position for 15 to 30 seconds then return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps, sets and however long you desire.

Barbell Incline Row (Reverse Grip)

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up a weighted barbell in front of an incline bench, laying down in a prone position with your body kept straight and your legs extend with toes on the floor in behind you. 2.) Reach down with a shoulder width reverse grip and grab the bar elevating it off of the ground slightly. 3.) Slowly raise the bar up towards your chest, squeezing your back, and then hold for a count. 4.) Return the barbell back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Reach and Catch

Steps : 1.) Start by laying with your back flat on the floor, keeping your knees bent, feet together and arms extended in front of you with fingers interlaced. 2.) Place your hands on your right thigh then slowly flex your abs and pull your hands up towards your knee until you feel a stretch in your abs. 3.) Slowly lower back to the starting position and repeat in the opposite direction. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as possible.

Reverse Lunge with Rotation

The Reverse Lunge with Rotation is an effective exercise for targeting multiple muscle groups, including the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and core, while also improving balance and coordination. Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart and your arms at your sides. Engage your core muscles to stabilize your spine throughout the movement. Take a large step backward with your right foot, landing on the ball of your foot. Lower your body by bending both knees until your left thigh is parallel to the ground and your right knee is hovering just above the floor. Your front knee should be stacked directly over your ankle. Ensure that your back knee is bent at a 90-degree angle, with your shin perpendicular to the ground. Once you're in the lunge position, rotate your torso towards the left side, twisting from your waist. Reach your arms straight out in front of you, then rotate your torso and arms together to the left side. Keep your core engaged and your hips facing forward as you twist. Slowly rotate back to the center, bringing your arms back to the starting position. Press through your front heel to push yourself back up to the starting position, bringing your right foot back to meet your left foot. Repeat the movement on the other side, stepping back with your left foot and rotating towards the right side. Inhale as you step back into the lunge position, and exhale as you rotate your torso.

Table Pose

Steps : 1.) Start off by sitting on the floor with your palms placed firmly on the ground behind you 2.) Then take your hands and walk them away from your glutes and lift your hips up in the process. 3.) Continuously lift up your hips and push your chest straight up to the ceiling. 4.) Your knees and head should be horizontally at level in the final position like a table. 5.) Hold for 5 to 10 breaths and return back to the starting position.

Stability Ball Weighted Wall Squat

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up an exercise ball against the wall, leaning your back up against the ball so it is positioned in the middle of your body and holding a dumbbell in each hand. 2.) Slowly lower your body towards the ground so that your thighs are parallel with the ground, so your upper back and head are rested on the exercise ball. 3.) Hold for a count then return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell Pronation (Side-Lying)

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; lie sideways on a flat bench with one arm holding a dumbbell. 2.) Then take the upper arm that is holding the dumbbell and rotate the forearm so that it is lifted forward and up. 3.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed.