Exercise Database

Depth Jumps

Depth jumps are an advanced plyometric exercise that can significantly enhance athletic performance when performed correctly. Start with a low platform to minimize the impact on your joints. As you become more proficient and conditioned, you can gradually increase the height of the platform. Stand on top of the platform with your feet shoulder-width apart or slightly wider. Ensure that you're in a stable position with good posture and alignment. Engage your core muscles to stabilize your torso. Bend your knees slightly to prepare for the jump. Keep your arms by your sides or slightly behind you for balance. Step off the platform with both feet simultaneously. As soon as you make contact with the ground, focus on quickly absorbing the impact by bending your knees and hips. Land softly on the balls of your feet, aiming to minimize ground contact time. Maintain an athletic stance with your knees slightly bent and your chest up. Without pausing, immediately spring upward with maximal force. Focus on exploding off the ground as quickly and powerfully as possible. Extend your hips, knees, and ankles simultaneously to generate vertical height. As you reach the peak of your jump, prepare to absorb the impact of landing. Bend your knees and hips to cushion the landing, aiming for a soft and controlled touchdown. Land with both feet simultaneously, ensuring that your weight is evenly distributed. After landing, quickly reset your position and return to the starting position on top of the platform. Repeat the depth jump for the desired number of repetitions or as prescribed in your training program.

Leg Slide (Supine)

Steps : 1.) Begin by lying on your back, feet elevated in a 90-degree angle with your arms at sides with palms up. 2.) While keeping your hands in place, slowly slide your legs forward so that they are extended out in front of you and you feel a stretch and tension in your lower abdominals. 3.) Return back to the starting position and repeat for as many sets and reps as possible.

Deadlift to Bicep Curl

This is an intermediate exercise. This exercise combines a bicep curl with a deadlift. Steps : 1.) Grasp a barbell or EZ Curl bar with a close underhand (palms facing up) grip. 2.) Standing with your feet shoulder width apart and your knees slightly bent, draw your abs in. 3.) Extend your arms so the bar rests in front of your thighs. 4.) Bending at the hips, performing a deadlift, as you bring the bar down to just above the floor. 5.) As you return to a standing position, bring the bar up curling your arms bringing your forearms to your shoulders. 6.) Return the starting position and repeat. Tips : 1.) Perform this exercise in front of a mirror may help you spot and correct your form.

Dumbbell Bicep Curl Step-Up

The step up single leg balance with bicep curl exercise is an advanced workout that combines a step up with a bicep curl to target the arm muscles. Steps : 1.) Place a box or bench in front of you and grab a dumbbell in each hand with a palms up grip. 2.) With one leg, step up on to the box and raise your other leg up (as if taking another step). 3.) At the top of the step curl your arms up bringing your biceps towards your shoulders, squeezing the bicep muscles. 4.) Return to the starting position and switch legs. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Band Sit-Up

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; take the exercise bands and wrap them around the base of the bench. 2.) Lay down with your back flat on the bench, holding onto the bands. 3.) Then curl up your body, holding the bands, so that your chest is as close to your abdominals as possible. 4.) Squeeze and hold your abs tightly for a few seconds the return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed.

Walking Quadricep Stretch

The walking quadriceps stretch is an effective dynamic stretch that targets the quadriceps muscles, located at the front of the thigh. Stand tall with your feet together and your arms hanging naturally by your sides. Tighten your abdominal muscles to stabilize your torso and maintain good posture throughout the exercise. Take a step forward with your right foot, extending it in front of you. As you step forward, bend your left knee and lift your left foot towards your buttocks. Reach back with your left hand and grasp your left ankle or shin, gently pulling your heel towards your buttocks. Keep your knees close together and your thighs aligned to ensure an effective stretch. Maintain your balance as you hold the stretch, keeping your torso upright and your standing leg stable. Engage your core muscles to help stabilize your body. Release the stretch and take another step forward with your left foot. As you step forward, bend your right knee and lift your right foot towards your buttocks. Reach back with your right hand to grasp your right ankle or shin, gently pulling your heel towards your buttocks to stretch the quadriceps of your right leg. Continue walking forward in this manner, alternating between stretching each leg with each step. Aim to take smooth and controlled steps, maintaining a steady rhythm throughout the exercise. Breathe deeply and evenly throughout the exercise, inhaling as you step forward and exhaling as you stretch. Avoid holding your breath, as this can increase tension and reduce flexibility. Perform the walking quadriceps stretch for a set distance or duration, depending on your fitness level and goals. Alternatively, you can perform a certain number of repetitions on each leg before continuing with your workout or cool down.

Smith Machine Front Squat

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up a smith machine rack with the amount of weight that you would like to perform for the exercise. 2.) Position yourself underneath the bar so that your collar bone and shoulders are used to rest the bar across your body. 3.) Keep your feet shoulder width apart and extend your arms out in front of you as in a Frankenstein pose. 4.) Slowly squat down towards the floor keeping your back straight until your thighs are parallel with the floor and hold for a count. 5.) Return back up to the starting position. 6.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell Reverse Preacher Curl

Steps : 1.) Start oby sitting on a preacher bench with your upper arms resting upon the padding and holding a dumbbell in each hand with a reverse grip. 2.) Slowly raise the dumbbells up towards your shoulders, squeezing in your forearms and hold for a count. 3.) Return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell Seated One-Arm Front Raise

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting up straight at the end of a flat bench with your feet shoulder width apart, holding a dumbbell in one hand with an overhand grip at your side. 2.) Slowly elevate your arm up towards the ceiling, squeezing your shoulder and hold for a count. 3.) Return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Barbell 1/4 Squat

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up a barbell with the amount of weight that you would like to perform for this exercise and placing it on your shoulder blades just as if you were to be performing a squat. 2.) Place your hands in a shoulder width overhand grip and keep your knees slightly bent. 3.) Slowly lower and squat yourself down towards the ground about 6 to 12 inches and hold for a count. 4.) Return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Cable One-Arm Preacher Curl (Reverse)

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up either a handle on a low pulley cable machine and placing a preacher bench in front of the machine. 2.) Grab onto the handle with an overhand, reverse grip, then sit down on the bench with your forearm rested over the padding and feet flat on the floor in front of you. 3.) Keep your arm extended out in front of you then slowly curl the handle 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 Spider Curl (Prone)

The barbell spider curl exercise has you lie face down (prone) to isolate your biceps and build bigger arms. Steps : 1.) Start by lying face down on a high bench with your head at one end and your toes pressed against the floor to support you. 2.) Grab a barbell with an underhand grip (palms facing up) about 12 inches apart. 3.) Extending your arms to the floor, curl your arms back towards your head. 4.) Slowly return to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Bench Leg and Hip Stretch

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting upright on a bench with your feet flat on the floor and holding onto the sides of the bench with your hands. 2.) Slowly raise one leg off of the floor and then extend your leg. 3.) Next, move the leg outward towards, performing hip abduction, as far as you can and hold for a few seconds before bringing it back to the center and back down. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and how long as you desire.

Stability Ball Dip

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting on an exercise ball and placing your hands on each side of the ball. 2.) Slowly, while maintaining your balance, lift your buttocks off of the ball, keeping your elbows tight at your sides. 3.) Bend at your elbows and perform a tricep dip, feeling a stretch and pull in your muscle. 4.) Return back to the starting position and repeat for as many reps and sets desired.

Stability Ball Hip Rotation

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting on an exercise ball with your feet firmly on the floor, sitting up straight and putting your hands on your thighs. 2.) When in position slowly rotate your hips counter-clockwise a few times while keeping your upper body still. 3.) Repeat this movement in the opposite direction for as many times as you would like.

Barbell Kneeling Jump Squat

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off in a kneeling position on the floor with a weighted barbell rested upon your shoulders. 2.) Lean back with your pelvis and let your butt touch your feet then explode forward and up with your hips with enough power that allows you to lift your feet up off of the floor and land flat. 3.) Then push your body up into a full standing position. 4.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed. Tips : 1.) Make sure that you are doing the exercise with as much weight as you are able to handle.

Kettlebell Alternating Press

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off by clean pressing two kettlebells to your shoulders. 2.) Take one of the kettlebells and overhead press it, then return it back down to the starting position. 3.) On the return down immediately press the other kettlebell overhead. 4.) Return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed.

Band Seated Calf Stretch

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting up straight with your legs extended out in front of you. 2.) Slowly bend one knee back toward you and placing your foot on the floor to stabilize your body. 3.) With the other leg keep it extended and flex your ankle so that the toes are pointed in towards your body. 4.) Either using an exercise band, towel, belt or even your own hand pull your toes towards you until you feel a stretch in your calves and hold this position for 15 to 30 seconds. 5.) Return to the starting position and repeat for as many reps, sets and duration as desired.