Exercise Database

Soleus and Achilles Stretch

Steps : 1.) Begin by standing up straight with your feet about hip distance apart with one foot slightly in front of the other. 2.) Bend slowly at your knees keeping your back heel firmly on the floor until you feel a stretch in your calves. 3.) Hold this position for 15 to 30 seconds then return to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps, sets and however long you desire.

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.

Dumbbell Single-Leg Bench Squat

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up a flat bench vertically right next to a smith machine rack machine. 2.) Hold onto the barbell with one hand and with the other holding a dumbbell. 3.) Lift your leg on the side of the dumbbell up, out and keeping it straight then slowly lower your body down towards the floor until your bending thigh is parallel towards the floor. 4.) Hold for a count then return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Weight Plate One-Arm Shrug

Steps : 1.) Start by standing up straight with your feet shoulder width apart and a slight bend in your knees, holding a weight plate in one hand and letting your arms hang down at your sides. 2.) Once you have secured the weight plate in place, slowly shrug your shoulder as high as you can and hold the position for a count. 3.) Return back to the starting position and repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Knee Across the Body

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off lying down flat on your back with your legs straight out and arms to their sides. 2.) Take your left leg and bend it across your body so that it is over your right with the left foot on the floor. 3.) Take your left arm and hold down the right knee down in position. 4.) Then place your alternate arm to the side and turn your head to the opposite direction. 5.) Return back to the starting position and repeat the exercise to the alternate direction. 6.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed.

Medicine Ball Catch and Throw

Steps : 1.) Start by standing up straight, either in front of a wall or a partner, with your feet shoulder width apart and a medicine ball in your hands. 2.) Extend the ball behind your head, stretching as far back as possible, then using all of your force, throw the ball forward. 3.) Follow through with your throw, feeling the tension on your back muscles, shoulders, core and prepare to receive the bounce back from the wall or throw back from your partner. 4.) 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.

Smith Machine Incline Shoulder Raise

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off by placing an incline bench underneath a smith machine and align the barbell at a height that you are able to reach the bar. 2.) Grab onto the barbell and lift the bar off from the rack and hold it over you with your elbows, slightly bent. 3.) Then lift the bar up until your arms are fully extended holding on for a few seconds, returning it back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed.

Dumbbell Bicep Curl With Stork Stance

The dumbbell bicep curl with stork stance is an advanced exercise that requires excellent coordination and balance to target and isolate the bicep muscle. Steps : 1.) Start by holding a pair of dumbbells in each hand, palms facing up. 2.) Standing on one foot, extend your other foot back (see illustration) and extend your arms down so they are handing in front of your leg. 3.) While on one foot, curl your arms up contracting your biceps, squeezing the muscle as much as possible. 4.) Return to the starting position and switch legs. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Cable Rope Pull-Up

Steps : 1.) Start by hanging a rope extension over the top of a pull-up bar, then grab it with a neutral grip, palms facing inward. 2.) Holding tightly onto the rope, slowly pull yourself up until your hands are almost touching your upper chest. 3.) Squeeze with your lats and hold for a count. 4.) Return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Kettlebell Floor Press

Steps : 1.) Start by laying on the floor on your side with a kettlebell in one hand resting upon your chest, one leg stretched out in front of you over your other leg extended behind you. 2.) Slowly press the kettlebell into a locked out position over your chest then slowly lower the weight until your elbow touches the ground still keeping the kettlebell elevated. 3.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Smith Machine One-Arm Row

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up a smith machine at the bottom of the rack with the amount of weight that you would like to perform the exercise with. 2.) Stand to the side of the bar and bend over creating a 90 degree angle with your body, then slowly reach down with the arm on the side of the bar and grip with a neutral grip. 3.) Pull the bar up towards your side, squeezing in your back, and hold for a count. 4.) Return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Smith Machine Single-Leg Calf Raise

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up the amount of weight on the smith machine that you would like to perform for this exercise 2.) Place a horizontal bench underneath the bar and either a step or block in front of the bench. 3.) Sit down in the middle of the bench and lower the bar down towards your waist rasting it upon your right thigh. 4.) Extend your left leg out in front of you and place the ball of your right foot on the block. 5.) Raise the bar up off of the rack and lower your right heel down towards the floor as far as possible then slowly raise your heels up off of the floor, squeezing your calf in the process. 6.) Hold for a count then return back to the starting position. 7.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Stability Ball Medicine Ball Sit-Up

Steps : 1.) Start off by lying with the small of your back on a stability ball with your feet planted firmly on the floor 2.) Holding a medicine ball straight out pointed towards the ceiling. 3.) Still holding the exercise ball in front of you, contract your abdominals up and bring your torso towards the ceiling, elevating the medicine ball up at the same time. 4.) Return back to the starting position and repeat for as many sets and reps as you would like.

Lateral Box Jump Overs

Lateral box jump overs are a challenging exercise that requires coordination, strength, and agility. Focus on controlled movements and proper form to maximize effectiveness and minimize the risk of injury. Stand beside the box with your feet shoulder-width apart. Keep your chest up, shoulders back, and core engaged throughout the movement. Start by bending your knees and lowering your hips into a partial squat position. Jump sideways explosively on top of the box, using your arms to generate momentum. Tap the top of the box with both feet before landing softly on the ground on the opposite side. Immediately jump back in the opposite direction, clearing the box once again. Continue jumping back and forth over the box in a lateral motion, maintaining a steady rhythm. Start with a manageable number of repetitions and sets based on your fitness level. As you become more proficient, you can increase the number of repetitions and sets.

Kettlebell Seated Press

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off by sitting on the floor and spreading your legs out to each side. 2.) Clean press one kettlebell to your shoulder then press it up using the momentum from your shoulders until its overhead. 3.) Return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed and switch sides.

Stability Ball Incline Ab Crunch

Steps : 1.) Start off by lying on an exercise ball with your lower back, keeping your legs bent on the floor in front of you, and arms crossed on your chest. 2.) Then take your abs and pull your ribs down towards your hips, squeezing in on your abdominals so that you feel tension and a stretch. 3.) Return back to the starting position and repeat for as many reps and sets as you can perform.

Barbell Alternating Front and Back Press

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting up straight on the end of a flat bench with your feet shoulder width apart, holding a weighted barbell at waist level with an overhand grip. 2.) Then push the barbell up and above your head so that your arms are fully extended. 3.) Slowly lower the bar towards your upper chest so that its almost touching then immediately push it back up to the starting position. 4.) As soon as you reach the up position, lower the bar back down behind your neck and hold for a count. 5.) Return back to the starting position. 6.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.