Exercise Database

Burpee Box Jump Overs

Burpee box jump overs are an advanced exercise that combines the explosive power of a burpee with the agility and coordination of jumping over an obstacle. Stand facing the box with your feet shoulder-width apart. Keep your chest up, shoulders back, and core engaged throughout the movement. Begin by squatting down and placing your hands on the ground in front of you, shoulder-width apart. Jump both feet back into a plank position, keeping your body in a straight line from head to heels. Perform a push-up by bending your elbows and lowering your chest towards the ground. You can also modify by skipping the push-up if needed. Jump both feet back towards your hands, returning to the squat position. From the squat position after the burpee, explosively jump upward, swinging your arms for momentum. Clear the box entirely, aiming to jump over it and land on the opposite side. As you land on the other side of the box, absorb the impact by bending your knees and hips to prepare for the next repetition. Immediately perform another burpee on the opposite side of the box, followed by another jump over the box. Continue alternating sides with each repetition. 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.

Mighty Pose

Steps : 1.) Start by standing with your feet shoulder width apart, big toes and inner thighs together and hands at your sides. 2.) Positioning your heels firmly on the ground, bend at your knees, reach out with your arms in front of you and press your palms together. 3.) Take a deep breath in and raise your arms overhead keeping your elbows as straight as possible as you make this motion. 4.) Lift up from the hips and unhunch your shoulders, press your pubic bone forward and flattening out your upper back. 5.) Bend your knees to lower your hips and press your inner thighs closer together. 6.) Hold this position for 5 to 10 breaths and return back to the starting position.

Smith Machine Reverse Bench Press (Close Grip)

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up a smith machine for the close grip bench press exercise by placing a flat bench underneath the bar and laying down with your back flat on the bench, feet in front of you. 2.) Grab the bar with a reverse grip, palms facing inward, then lift the bar off of the rack and slowly lower it down towards your chest. 3.) Keep your elbows tucked in at your sides, until the bar is almost touching your chest and hold for a count. 4.) Return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Seated Box Jumps

Seated box jumps are an advanced plyometric exercise that requires explosive power and strength. They're particularly effective for athletes and individuals looking to improve their vertical jump and lower body explosiveness. Sit up tall with your chest lifted, shoulders back, and core engaged. Keep your arms relaxed by your sides or bent at the elbows for balance, whichever feels more comfortable for you. From the seated position, quickly swing your arms back behind you. Explosively drive through your legs, pushing off the ground to jump upwards. As you jump, swing your arms forward and upward to generate momentum. Aim to land softly on top of the box with both feet, ensuring your entire foot is on the box and your knees are slightly bent to absorb the impact. Focus on landing with control and stability, keeping your balance as you land on the box. Use your arms for balance as needed. Carefully step down from the box one foot at a time or both feet simultaneously, depending on your preference and comfort level. Ensure that you land softly and maintain control as you return to the starting seated position. 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.

Stability Ball Neck Flexion

Steps : 1.) Begin by sitting on a stability ball, allowing your spine to stretch out and align straight, and keep your feet flat on the floor. 2.) Take your hands and grip the sides of the exercise ball, retract your shoulders and tuck in your chin. 3.) Then roll your head forward until your chin touches your chest and hold for 15 to 30 seconds. 4.) Repeat for as many times as you would like.

Dumbbell Seated Alternating Bicep Curl (Stability Ball)

Steps : 1.)Begin by sitting on a stability ball, holding a dumbbell in each hand while keeping both feet flat on the floor. 2.) Slowly lift one dumbbell towards your shoulder, making sure to isolate the bicep and squeeze your muscle. 3.) Stop at chest level and then return back to the starting position, repeating with the opposite arm, and then alternating between the two.

Medicine Ball Decline Two-Arm Overhead Throw

Steps : 1.) Start by laying on a decline bench with your back on the bench and feet in the foot rests, holding a ball in both hands extended behind your head. 2.) Forcefully come up through your shoulders, in a sit up motion, and throw the ball directly in front of you as if you were going for a maximum distance. 3.) Bounce the ball off a wall back to you and repeat or have a partner catch and bring the ball back to you for as many reps and set as desired.

Inline Skating

Inline skating is a sport that helps tone your body, build a strong core and muscles, burn calories, increases endurance and stamina as well as improve coordination and balance.

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.

Dumbbell Alternating Reverse Fly

Steps : 1.) Start 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 each hand, and arms rested down towards the floor. 2.) Slowly, using your shoulders, raise one of your arms up towards the ceiling, squeezing on the way up and hold for a count. 3.) Return back to the starting position and repeat with the opposite arm. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Barbell Supine Reverse Extension

Steps : 1.) Start by laying on your back on a flat bench with your feet on the floor in front of you, holding a weighted barbell or EZ bar behind your head dangling towards the floor. 2.) Slowly elevate the bar up and out so that it creates a straight line with your body and squeeze your triceps. 3.) Hold for a count then return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Double Leg Hundreds

Steps : 1.) Begin by laying on your back with both legs extended up towards the ceiling, directly over your hips, keeping your arms rested at your side. 2.) Flex your body forward letting your head and shoulders curl up off of the floor and bringing your chest to your pelvis. 3.) Then raise your arms up off of the floor and keep them at level with your shoulders, moving them up and down rapidly but in a controlled motion. 4.) Return back to the starting position and repeat for as many reps and sets desired.

Kettlebell Bent Press

Steps : 1.) Kettlebell clean to the shoulder position. 2.) Follow this movement by leaning your body to the opposite side of the kettlebell with your free hand touching the ground. 3.) Keep the kettlebell vertical throughout the entire motion. 4.) Return back to the starting position with the kettlebell above your head, followed by placing the kettlebell back to the shoulder position. 5.) Repeat this motion and workout for the amount of repetitions needed.

Fish Pose

Steps : 1.) Begin by sitting on the floor with your legs straight in front of you and feet close together. 2.) Take your hands, place them behind your body with palms facing backward and lean back to put the pressure on your forearms. 3.) Straighten out your arms and lift upward with your chest. 4.) Lean back towards the floor keeping your head up and slide your elbows up towards your head. 5.) Stretch your arms overhead and reach up with your fingertips, holding onto this position for 5 to 10 breaths.

Stability Ball Side Crunch

Steps : 1.) Start by lying on your side on an exercise ball next to a wall so that your feet are up against the wall. 2.) Cross your arms at your chest making sure you are leaning on one side and that your arms aren't touching the ball. 3.) While keeping your balance, curl your torso up to the side and squeeze your abdominals 4.) Return back to the starting position and repeat for as many sets and reps as possible, then switch to the opposite side and repeat the same steps.

Stability Ball Balance

Steps : 1.) Start by laying face down on top of an exercise ball with your waist resting on the top of the ball. 2.) Once in position roll your body forward with your hands and lift your legs up in the air. 3.) Hold this position for 15 to 30 seconds then return back to the start. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

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.

Band Quad Stretch

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting on the ground and looping a band, rope or belt around one foot. 2.) Twist your body over to your stomach and lay flat face down on the floor and flex the knee with the band wrapped around it, keeping the other fully extended behind you. 3.) By pulling on the band, your hip and knee should come up off of the floor creating tension in your quads and hip flexors. 4.) Hold this stretch for 15 to 30 seconds and return to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps, sets and however long you desire.