Exercise Database

Dumbbell Alternating Cobra (Stability Ball)

Steps : 1.) Start off by lying in a prone position with a stability ball underneath your sternum, keeping your legs straight behind you and your arms at your sides. 2.) Squeeze with your glutes, keep your feet straight and lift your torso off of the ball in an elevated position. 3.) Extend your right arm backwards while keeping the left arm in place, return the right arm to the starting position while the left arm extends backwards. 4.) Alternate arms for as many reps and sets as desired.

Medicine Ball One-Arm Overhead Throw

Steps : 1.) Start by laying on the ground with your back on the floor and your knees bent, holding a ball in one hand extended behind your head and the other arm to your side. 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.

Stability Ball Single-Leg Crunch

Steps : 1.) Begin by lying on an exercise ball with the small of your back, crossing your arms across your chest and slowly lifting one leg off of the floor. 2.) As soon as you find your balance, curl your torso up and draw in your belly button towards your spine. 3.) Squeeze with your abdominals and then slowly return back to the starting position repeating for as many reps and sets as possible.

Stability Ball Reverse Crunch

Steps : 1.) For this exercise you will need a partner or a structure to hold your balance and you in place. 2.) It is important to make sure that you have core abdominal strength before performing this exercise. 3.) Start off by lying with your back in the middle of an exercise ball, grabbing your partner's hand, finding your balance and straightening out your legs. 4.) After finding your balance, curl your legs up towards your chest and squeeze tight with your abdominals. 5.) Return back to the starting position and repeat for as many reps and sets as possible. Tips : 1.) It is important to take this workout/exercise slowly, as it is difficult to maintain and get your balance

Cable Incline Press (Stability Ball)

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up handles on two low pulley cable machines and placing a stability ball in between the machines. 2.) Grab onto the handles with a neutral, hammer grip, twisting them so they are horizontal 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 upper back is flat on the middle of the ball so that you are in an incline position. 4.) Raise the handles above your chest as this will be your starting position. 5.) Slowly lower the handles down to your sides, 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.

Cable Dual Overhead Curl (Stability Ball)

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up handles on two cable pulley machines and placing a stability ball in between the machines. 2.) Place the handles in a position where it is at shoulder level when you sit down on the exercise ball. 3.) Grab the handles with an underhand grip and sit down on the exercise ball, keeping your body straight up, and arms extended out towards your sides. 4.) Slowly curl the cables up towards your head, isolating the biceps, and squeeze. 5.) Hold for a count then return back to the starting position. 6.) 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.

Reclining Big Toe Pose

Steps : 1.) Start by laying on your back with your knees bent up towards the ceiling. 2.) Take your right leg, extend it up and grab it. 3.) Allow the straight leg that is being held to go out to the side of your body, keeping it straight in the process and you move it down towards the floor. 4.) Turn your head slightly in the opposite direction and keep your opposite hand pushed upon the left leg. 5.) Hold this position for 5 to 10 breaths and then switch legs.

Child's Pose (Stability Ball)

Steps : 1.) Begin by kneeling on the floor in front of a stability ball, placing your hands on the ball with your arms extended straight. 2.) Roll down forward slowly so that your head is even with your arms and hold this stretch for 15 to 30 seconds. 3.) Return back to the starting position and repeat this pose

Kneeling Jump to Box Jump

Performing a kneeling jump to a box jump is an advanced plyometric exercise that requires explosive power and coordination. Place a plyometric box or sturdy platform in front of you. Start with a lower box height if you're new to this exercise. Kneel on the ground facing the box, with your knees hip-width apart and your feet flexed, toes tucked under. Engage your core muscles to stabilize your torso. Position your body close enough to the box so that you can explosively jump onto it. From the kneeling position, explosively push through your feet and jump as high as possible. Swing your arms upward to generate additional momentum. Aim to fully extend your hips, knees, and ankles to maximize the height of your jump. Propel your body upward with force, focusing on achieving maximum height and power. As you reach the peak of your jump, aim to land softly and securely on top of the box. Bend your knees to absorb the impact of landing, aiming for a controlled and stable touchdown. Land with both feet simultaneously, ensuring that your weight is evenly distributed. Keep your torso upright and your chest lifted throughout the movement. Engage your core muscles to maintain stability and balance. Avoid excessive leaning forward or backward during the jump and landing phases. After landing on the box, ensure that you're balanced and stable before stepping down. Step or jump down from the box with control, then return to the kneeling position to prepare for the next repetition. Repeat the kneeling jump to box jump sequence for the desired number of repetitions or as prescribed in your training program.

Kettlebell One-Arm Palm Clean

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off by placing one kettlebell between your feet and bend down at your knees pushing your glutes out. 2.) Take the kettlebell by the handle and raise it quickly so that it flips and the ball lands in the palm of your hand. 3.) Then throw the kettlebell back out and catch it with the handle in front of you and return it back to the floor. 4.) Return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed

Barbell Snatch Balance

Steps : 1.) Start by holding a barbell with light weight across the back of your shoulders, keeping your feet shoulder width apart and turned out slightly. 2.) Slowly lower yourself by bending your knees slightly then forcefully pushing yourself up so that the bar is overhead and you can drive yourself underneath. 3.) As you continue into a full squat, elevate the barbell overhead and hold for a count. 4.) Return to a standing position then slowly, under control, lower the weight back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Rotational Step-Up

Steps : 1.) Start by standing next to a box or bench slightly rotated so that you aren't fully facing the box, keeping your feet shoulder width apart and straight ahead of your body. 2.) Place your hands on your hips, then rotate your body and step up with one foot onto the platform. 3.) Finish the rotation by taking the rest of your body and lifting up through the hip on the opposite side onto the platform. 4.) Step down, still holding your hands on your hips, return to the starting position and repeat for as many times as you can.

Stability Ball Tricep Stretch

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting on an exercise ball with your back straight and feet firmly on the floor. 2.) Slowly reach up with both of your hands, grasp them together, bring them over your head and touch your upper back feeling a stretch in your triceps. 3.) Hold this position for 15 to 30 seconds and return to the start. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets desired.

Stability Ball Full Body Plank

Steps : 1.) Start by rolling onto an exercise ball so that your hips are resting on top of the ball. 2.) Extend your feet out behind you and arms out in front of you on the floor. 3.) Squeeze with your lower back so that you feel a tension in the muscles. 4.) Hold onto this position for 15 to 30 seconds and then return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and however long you desire.

Carioca

The carioca warm-up drill, also known as the grapevine drill, is a dynamic exercise that helps to improve agility, coordination, and lateral movement. Begin by standing with your feet hip-width apart and your arms relaxed at your sides. Engage your core muscles to stabilize your torso. Start with a basic carioca step. Take a sideways step to your right with your right foot, crossing it behind your left foot. Then, step to the right again with your left foot, uncrossing it from behind your right foot. Your feet should now be back in the starting position, but with your left foot slightly to the right of your right foot. Continue moving sideways to the right by crossing your right foot over your left foot, followed by your left foot stepping to the right. Repeat this crossing-over motion as you move across the space. Coordinate your arm movement with your leg movement to enhance balance and coordination. As you step to the right with your right foot, swing your left arm across your body in front of you. Similarly, when stepping to the right with your left foot, swing your right arm across your body. Keep your body low to the ground throughout the drill by bending your knees slightly. This helps to engage your leg muscles and maintain stability. Once you're comfortable with the basic carioca step, gradually increase the speed of your movements. Focus on maintaining control and proper form as you pick up the pace. After completing several repetitions moving to the right, switch directions and perform the carioca drill to the left. Begin by stepping to the left with your left foot, crossing it behind your right foot, then continue with the crossing-over motion.

One-Arm Chin-Up

Steps 1.) To begin this exercise; start off with taking a towel and wrapping it around a handle on the chin up bar. 2.) Take your other hand and grab onto the chin up bar in the basic chin-up position then pull up your body until your chest touches the bar. 3.) As you reach the bar, squeeze your back and shoulders tightly and hold for a few seconds then return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed. Tips : 1.) A towel is used to help stabilize the body and to support the upper body during this motion

Double-Leg Butt Kick

Steps : 1.) Start by standing with your arms to your sides and your knees slightly bent. 2.) While squatting, quickly extend through your hips and knees to jump as high as you can. 3.) Once you go up, tuck your heels back by flexing at your knees and try to touch your glutes with your feet. 4.) Land back down on the ground with your knees still bent and letting your legs absorb the impact. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.