Exercise Database

Stability Ball Cable Fly

Steps : 1.) Start off by sitting on a stability ball, gripping cable handles in each hand. 2.) Slowly roll down on the exercise ball making sure that your head and neck are on the ball with your feet planted on the floor ahead of you. 3.) Lift up with the cables and bring them straight up above your chest, squeezing throughout the entire motion. 4.) Hold onto this position for a few seconds then returning back down to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

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.

Barbell Decline Bench Press (Reverse Grip)

Steps : 1.) Start by laying flat on your back on a decline bench, feet on the rested underneath the pads and hands holding dumbbells in a underhand reverse grip at the sides of your chest. 2.) Slowly push the dumbbells straight up above your chest, squeezing your pecs and hold for a count. 3.) Return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Cable Low Tricep Extension (Supine)

The cable low triceps extension exercise is performed while lying on a seated row cable station and targets the triceps muscles. Steps : 1.) Start by attaching a rope to the cable pulley at of a seated row station. 2.) Lie on the bench or floor with your head facing the weight stack. 3.) Grab the rope with your palms facing each other and raise your arms over your chest, with your forearms parallel to the floor at a 90 degree angle. 4.) Slowly extend your arms upward squeezing your triceps. 5.) Return to starting position and repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Incline Push-Up Depth Jump

Steps : 1.) Start by positioning a box behind you and two aerobic steps to your sides in a push-up position. 2.) Get into a push-up position with your feet on the box and hands right in between the aerobic steps. 3.) Using your force, push yourself up off of the floor extending your hands up off of the ground and quickly move your hands onto the steps. 4.) Push yourself off of the aerobic steps and back onto the floor. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Barbell Power 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.

Dumbbell One-Arm Reverse Fly

Steps : 1.) Begin by setting up an incline bench with your chest rested upon the bench with feet extended behind you, toes on the floor, holding a dumbbell in one hand, and arms rested down towards the floor. 2.) Slowly, using your shoulders, raise your arm up towards the ceiling, squeezing on the way up and hold for a count. 3.) Return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Leg Slide

Steps : 1.) Start by laying on your back on a mat with your legs bent and arms extended out on the floor to your sides. 2.) Once in position, squeeze on your abs and straighten one leg out until it is right above the floor with your heel. 3.) Hold this position for a few seconds, feeling the squeeze in your lower abs and then return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets desired.

Stability Ball Chest Stretch

Steps : 1.) Start by positioning yourself next to an exercise ball in a kneeling position with one arm rested upon the ball and other keeping your body upright with hand firmly on the floor. 2.) Slowly lower your body towards the floor until you feel a stretch in your chest. 3.) Hold this position for 15 to 30 seconds and then return to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as long and as many times as you desire.

Cable Knee Raise (Supine)

Steps : 1.) Start by placing a flat bench right in front of a low pulley cable machine and attaching ankle straps to the pulley. 2.) Lay with your back flat on the bench, feet pointed towards the machine and your hands grasping the bench behind your head. 3.) Slowly pull your knees up as high as you can towards your chest until you feel a stretch in your abs, then return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Cable One-Arm Fly (Stability Ball)

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up a handle on a low pulley cable machine and placing an exercise ball next to the machine. 2.) Grab onto the handle with a neutral, hammer grip, 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 handle above your chest as this will be your starting position. 5.) Slowly lower the handle down to your side, 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.

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.

Dumbbell Incline One Arm Hammer Press

Steps : 1.) Start off by laying down on an incline 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.

Stability Ball Tricep Extension

Steps : 1.) Start by laying on your back on a stability ball with the top of the ball underneath your upper back, your feet firmly on the floor and holding a dumbbell in one hand. 2.) Slowly raise your arm with the dumbbell straight up towards the ceiling and keeping the other arm at your side. 3.) Bend your arm and bring the weight slowly down behind your head feeling a stretch in your tricep and hold for a count. 4.) Then bring the weight back up to the starting position and repeat for as many reps and sets desired.

Dumbbell One-Arm Lateral Raise (Prone)

The Dumbbell One-Arm Lateral Raise (Prone) is a variation of the lateral raise that targets the lateral or middle deltoid muscle while minimizing the involvement of other muscles. Performing this exercise prone (face down) helps to isolate the lateral deltoids more effectively. Here’s how to do it correctly: Setup: Set up an incline bench. Adjust an incline bench to about a 30-45 degree angle. Position yourself on the bench: Lie face down on the bench with your chest and stomach supported. Your feet should be flat on the floor and your head in a neutral position, looking down. Hold a dumbbell in one hand. Let your arm hang straight down from your shoulder with the dumbbell in a neutral grip (palm facing inwards). Execution: Begin the movement by raising your arm out to the side until it is at shoulder height. Keep a slight bend in your elbow to reduce stress on your joints. Your palm should face the floor as you lift the weight. Control the movement: Lift the weight in a controlled manner, avoiding momentum or swinging. Focus on using your lateral deltoid muscle to lift the weight. Pause briefly at the top: Once your arm reaches shoulder height, pause for a brief moment. Ensure your shoulder remains level and your body stays stable on the bench. Lower the dumbbell slowly: Lower the weight back to the starting position in a controlled manner. Maintain the slight bend in your elbow and avoid letting the dumbbell drop quickly.

Cross-Legged Forward Fold

Steps : 1.) Start off by positioning yourself in a cross-legged pose moving your feet forward so that the shins are in a horizontal line. 2.) Take your fingertips and place them right in front of your legs. 3.) Inhale with a few deep breaths and extend your hands forward as your chest and forehead come down towards the ground. 4.) Hold this position for up to 10 seconds and then return back to the starting position. 5.) You may repeat this pose but with your legs crossed the other way.

Stability Ball V-Up

Steps : 1.) Start by lying on a mat with your legs extended out towards the ceiling and slightly apart. 2.) Extend your arms above your head with an exercise ball in your hands and in front of your chest. 3.) Squeeze with your abs and reach up with your arms in between your legs and hold this position for a few seconds. 4.) Return back to the starting position and then repeat for the desired number of reps and sets.

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.