Exercise Database

Stability Ball Lat Stretch

Steps : 1.) Begin by kneeling down with one arm upon an exercise ball and the other hand placed upon the floor. 2.) Then, when in place, start to rotate the shoulder and pushing up on your lower back so that a stretch in your back and shoulders is felt. 3.) Hold this position for 15 to 30 seconds and repeat with the other arm.

Dumbbell One-Arm Front Raise

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up an incline bench and sit down with your back flat on the bench with your feet in front of you, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides. 2.) Slowly elevate your arm up and out to about head level and squeeze your shoulders on the way up. 3.) Hold for a count then return back to the starting position and repeat with the opposite arm. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Barbell High Snatch

Steps : 1.) Start by standing in front of a barbell, feet shoulder width apart with an overhand grip position. 2.) Bring the barbell up to mid thigh position with a wide grip. 3.) Then pull up the barbell by driving up through your heels and raising the bar, quickly executing a second pull by extending through your hips and knees bringing the bar up as fast as possible. 4.) Continue to raise the bar up and overhead without re-bending your knees and hold for a count. 5.) Slowly return the bar back down to the starting position. 6.) Repeat for as many reps and sets desired.

Smith Machine Decline Bench Press (Reverse 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 underhand, reverse 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.

Dumbbell Hammer Curl on Stability Ball

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting on an exercise ball with dumbbell in each hand rested at your sides. 2.) With both of your arms raise the weights up towards your shoulder, keeping the elbow close to your body and squeezing the bicep. 3.) Return back to the starting position in a slowed and controlled motion. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets desired.

Barbell Seated Front Raise

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting on the end of a flat bench with your feet together on the floor in front of you and a weighted barbell in your hands rested upon your knees. 2.) Slowly elevate the barbell up to shoulder level, squeezing on the way up and hold for a count. 3.) Return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and set as desired.

Stability Ball Ab Curl

Steps : 1.) Lay down on a mat with your feet firmly planted on the ground and knees slightly bent. 2.) Place an exercise ball right above your abdominals with your hands on the ball, then slowly roll the ball up your thighs pausing at the top near your knees, holding this position for a few seconds. 3.) Return the ball back down to the starting position slowly and repeat for as many reps and sets desired.

Standing Opposition Reach

Steps : 1.) Start by standing up straight with your feet shoulder width apart and your arms at your sides. 2.) Keeping your abs engaged, extend one leg straight out behind you stopping when your hips are fully extended and reach out with your opposite arm at the same time. 3.) Maintain your balance and hold this position for 15 to 30 seconds then return back to the start. 4.) Repeat with the opposite leg and arm 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.

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.

Barbell One-Arm Bicep Curl

The one arm bicep curl with an olympic bar exercise is an advanced workout used for building stability and strength in the bicep muscles. Steps : 1.) Start by standing with your feet shoulder width apart and your knees slightly bent. 2.) Grab an olympic bar (empty weight bar) in the middle with one hand so that the bar is equally balanced, keeping your free hand at your side for support. 3.) Curl the bar up so your forearm touches your bicep, squeezing and isolating the muscle. 4.) Slowly lower the bar and change arms. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Seated Hamstring and Calf Stretch

Steps : 1.) Start by placing either a belt, rope or band around one foot then extend both of your legs straight out in front of you. 2.) Then lean forward slightly and pull back on the belt to draw the toes of your foot backwards until you feel a stretch on your hamstrings. 3.) Hold onto this position for 15 to 30 seconds then return back to the start. 4.) Repeat for as many reps, sets and duration as desired.

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.

Dumbbell One-Arm Bicep Curl (Prone)

Steps : 1.) Start by taking an adjustable bench and elevating it to around 30 degrees, with your legs extended behind you and toes on the floor, and your arms in front of you with a dumbbell in one hand. 2.) Hold the dumbbell in an underhand grip and let it hang towards the ground. 3.) Slowly elevate the weight up towards your shoulders, isolating your bicep, and hold for a count. 4.) Return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Alternating Reverse Hyper (Flat Bench)

Steps : 1.) Start by laying face down in a prone position on a bench with one foot touching the floor and the other leg raised. 2.) Once in position lift one leg up until you feel tension in your abs and glutes, hold for a count then return back to the starting position. 3.) Alternate with the opposite leg and repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Cable Decline One-Arm Press

Steps : 1.) Start by laying back on a decline bench facing away from a cable machine. 2.) Grab a cable and hold it one hand in an overhand grip, bringing the cable to about level with your right pec and elbow bent at 90-degrees. 3.) Once in position, slowly press and extend your arm straight out until you feel tension in your chest, and hold for a count. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets desired.

Peroneal Stretch

Steps : 1.) Start in a seated position and take either a belt, rope or band and loop it around one of your feet. 2.) Extend both legs out in front of you, then take the belt that is wrapped around the foot and pull so that your foot becomes inverted. 3.) You will want the inside of that foot being pulled towards you and hold this position for 15 to 30 seconds. 4.) Return back to the starting position and repeat for as many reps, sets and however long you desire.

Barbell Split Jump

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up a barbell with the weight that you would like to perform for this exercise and rest the barbell on your shoulder blades just as if you were to perform a squat. 2.) Place your hands on the bar with a wide grip for stability then lower yourself down towards the ground in a lunge motion. 3.) Bend at the knees and keep your back straight, stabilize the bar on your shoulder blades. 4.) Quickly push through the balls of your feet with enough force to lift yourself up off of the ground then return right back to the lunging squat position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.