Exercise Database

Calf Stretch with Rope

Steps : 1.) Start by lying down on the ground face up and place a yoga strap over the ball of one of your feet. 2.) Bend your knee and pull on the rope to extend your foot backwards, breathing out while in this motion. 3.) Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, then release and start on the opposite foot.

Passive Opening Twist

Steps : 1.) Start by laying on your chest with your arms and legs apart in a star form. 2.) Keeping your right hand and arm attached to the floor, move your left arm up and over your left hip. 3.) Allow both of your knees to bend slightly and roll over onto the sides of your feet. 4.) Turn your head to look behind you as you lay your left arm right next to the side of your head. 5.) Hold this position for 1 to 2 minutes and then return back to the starting position and repeat with the opposite side.

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.

Dumbbell Lunge Tricep Extension

Steps : 1.) Start by standing up straight with your feet shoulder width apart holding dumbbells behind your head. 2.) Lunge forward with one leg by bending at your hips and keeping the other leg straight. 3.) Keep most of the weight and focus positioning the dumbbells on the lunging leg and do an overhead tricep extension, feeling a stretch in your muscles. 4.) Lower the weights slowly back down and then return back to the starting position, repeating in the opposite direction on the other leg. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets desired.

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.

Kettlebell Double Windmill

Steps : 1.) To begin the exercise, take one kettlebell and place it next to your starting foot followed by clean pressing the opposite kettlebell overhead with the pressed arm palms out. 2.) With the kettlebell pressed overhead and locked, press your glutes out towards the pressed kettlebell. 3.) With the following arm, bend at the hip to the floor and touch it with the alternate kettlebell. 4.) Hold this position for a few seconds, then, reverse to the starting position. 5.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed then repeat the steps with the alternating arms.

Kettlebell Jerk

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off by taking a kettlebell in each hand. 2.) Clean press the kettlebells to shoulder level and hold onto this position. 3.) Push your body forward by bending at your knees keeping your back and chest straight keeping your front foot pressed to the floor and the back rested upon the knee. 4.) Overhead press the kettlebells in a thrusting motion as you bring your body to the floor. 5.) Hold onto this position for a few seconds squeezing with your shoulders. 6.) Return back to a standing position. 7.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed.

Eagle Pose

Steps : 1.) Begin by standing with your feet shoulder with apart, bending your left knee and extending your right leg up. 2.) Use the momentum of your right leg lifting to wrap it around the opposite whilst wrapping your left arm on top of your right. 3.) Keeping your elbows crossed, bring the backs of your hands towards each other and cross your wrists and forearms bringing your palms together. 4.) From there lift your elbows up so that they rise off your chest stretching your shoulders. 5.) Hold this pose for 5 to 10 breaths and return back to the starting position. 6.) Repeat this pose on the opposite side.

Trap Bar Lunges

The trap bar lunge is a variation of the traditional lunge exercise that targets the muscles of the lower body, including the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and calves, while also engaging the core muscles for stability. Begin by loading the trap bar with an appropriate amount of weight on each side. Grasp the handles of the trap bar with a neutral grip (palms facing each other). Engage your core muscles by drawing your navel in towards your spine. Keep your chest up and your shoulders back to maintain proper posture throughout the movement. Take a large step forward with one foot, ensuring that your knee is aligned with your ankle and your thigh is parallel to the ground. Lower your body down towards the ground by bending both knees until your back knee is just above the floor. Keep your front knee tracking in line with your toes and avoid allowing it to collapse inward. Your back knee should be hovering just above the ground, with your weight evenly distributed between your front and back legs. Press through your front heel to drive yourself back up to the starting position. Focus on engaging the muscles of your front leg as you push back up to standing. Keep your chest up and your back straight throughout the movement to maintain proper alignment. After completing the desired number of repetitions on one side, switch legs and perform the exercise on the opposite side.

Stability Ball Side-Lying Neck Stretch

Steps : 1.) Begin by lying sideways on a stability ball with one arm hanging to the floor and the other resting on your hip. 2.) Begin by lowering your head towards the floor while also pressing your upper shoulder blade down towards your hip. 3.) Hold onto this position for 15 to 30 seconds and repeat with the opposite side.

Dumbbell Decline One-Arm Fly

Steps : 1.) Start off by laying on an decline bench, with your feet flat on the floor or secured in foot rests, one arm holding a dumbbell and arm extended over your chest. 2.) Keeping your elbow slightly bent, lower the weight down until it is about chest level and hold. 3.) Return back to the starting position and repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

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.

Sage Twist 1

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting on the floor and bringing your legs around to the left, tucking your right foot underneath your left ankle. 2.) Take your right hand and bring it behind you to the floor, keeping your knees facing forward and holding onto them with your right arm. 3.) Then if possible, take your left hand and slide it underneath your knee and catch hold of the left arm with your right hand, looking back over your shoulder 4.) Hold this position for 5 to 10 breaths and return to the starting position and repeat with the opposite side.

Stability Ball Wall Circles

Steps : 1.) Begin by standing up straight up with an exercise ball at chest level against a wall. 2.) Step back from the wall, extend your arm forward and begin moving the exercise ball around in circles using your core.

Dumbbell Alternating Reverse Fly (Prone)

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up a flat bench with your chest rested upon the bench, feet extended behind you, 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.

Dumbbell One-Arm Reverse Spider Curl

Steps : 1.) Start by grabbing a dumbbell in one hand, holding it with a reverse grip so that your palm is facing inward and position yourself lying face first on an inclined bench. 2.) Then extend your bicep down and out in front of you so that you are able to fully contract your 3.) Contract your bicep and curl the weight up towards your shoulder, squeezing your muscle in the process and isolating the bicep 4.) Hold for a count when you reach the top position then return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Turtle Pose

Steps : 1.) Start of by resting on your hands and knees and keeping your knees beneath your hips. 2.) Using your glutes sit back slowly onto your heels and lower your forehead down to the floor, placing your arms beside your body right next to your feet. 3.) Hold this position for 5 to 10 breaths and return back to the starting position.

Dumbbell One-Arm Hammer Press (Stability Ball)

Steps : 1.) Start off by laying down on a stability ball 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 level, 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.