Exercise Database

Stability Ball Rollover

Steps : 1.) Lay down on the floor with your legs extended and an exercise ball between your ankles. 2.) Keep your hands firmly positioned at the sides of your glutes. 3.) Using your abs, slowly bring the exercise ball up and over your body until the ball is resting on the floor above your head. 4.) Hold this position for up to 15 seconds and then return back slowly to the starting position.

Dumbbell One-Arm Row (Stability Ball)

Steps : 1.) Start off laying prone with your hips on an exercise ball with one hand gripping a dumbbell and other arm at the side of the ball. 2.) Once in position, pull the weight upwards, keeping your elbow wide, and retract your shoulder to reach its peak until you feel a stretch. 3.) Slowly return back to the starting position and repeat for as many reps and sets desired.

Kettlebell Alternating Hang Clean

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off by taking two kettlebells and placing them in front of your feet and pushing your glutes out back. 2.) Then clean press one the kettlebell in your right arm to your shoulder and keep the other kettlebell in a hanging position. 3.) Return the right kettlebell back to the hanging position and repeat the exercise with the opposite hand. 4.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed.

Straight Leg Walk

The straight leg walk, also known as the straight leg bear crawl, is an excellent exercise for targeting the muscles of the core, shoulders, and hip flexors while also improving stability and coordination. This exercise is also known as "Toy Soldier." Begin in a tabletop position on your hands and knees with your wrists directly under your shoulders and your knees under your hips. Engage your core muscles to maintain a flat back and a stable torso throughout the exercise. Lift your knees off the ground so that you are supporting your weight on your hands and the balls of your feet. Keep your legs straight as you lift your knees, so your body forms a straight line from your head to your heels. Take a small step forward with your right hand and your left foot simultaneously. Keep your legs straight and your hips level as you move forward, focusing on maintaining a stable core. Alternate by taking a step forward with your left hand and your right foot next. Stay low to the ground as you walk forward, maintaining a slight bend in your elbows and knees to prevent locking out your joints. Avoid lifting your hips too high or sagging your lower back. Move forward in a slow and controlled manner, focusing on maintaining proper form and balance with each step. Avoid rushing through the exercise, as this can compromise your stability and increase the risk of injury. Breathe naturally throughout the exercise, inhaling and exhaling in a steady rhythm. Try to coordinate your breath with your movement, exhaling as you lift your limbs and inhaling as you place them back down. Aim to walk forward for a certain distance, such as 10-20 feet, depending on the available space. You can also perform the straight leg walk in reverse by stepping backward with your hands and feet. Start with 2-3 sets of walking forward and backward, gradually increasing the distance and duration as you become more proficient. Rest for 30-60 seconds between sets.

Stability Ball Back Stretch

Steps : 1.) Sit on a stability ball and lie face up on it with your knees bent and feet on the floor. 2.) Extend your body and relax your back on the ball, easing your arms behind your head. 3.) Hold this position for 1 to 3 minutes to allow your muscles to relax and stretch. 4.) Return back to the starting position.

Medicine Ball Bicep Curl on Stability Ball

The medicine ball biceps curl on an exercise ball requires balance and coordination while also isolating and targeting the bicep muscle Steps : 1.) Start by sitting on an exercise ball with your feet firmly on the floor in front of you. 2.) Hold a Medicine Ball in one hand and curl it up bringing your forearm up to your bicep, isolating the muscle as much as possible. 3.) Return to starting position and switch arms. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Stability Ball Shoulder Flexion

Steps : 1.) Start by laying prone on an exercise ball with the ball positioned right under your bell button, keeping your legs straight behind you and arms resting in front of the ball. 2.) After getting your balance, slowly raise one arm high in front of you and hold for a count, then return back to the starting position. 3.) Repeat with the opposite arm and alternate between the two for as many reps and sets as desired.

Medicine Ball Throw (Stability Ball)

Steps : 1.) Start by taking a medicine ball and holding it against your chest. 2.) Sit down on a stability ball ball, while keeping the medicine ball against your chest, then walk your feet forward so that only your low to mid back is resting on the stability ball. 3.) Extend your arms behind your head and behind the ball. 4.) Then lift up through your abs and extend your arms forward throwing the medicine ball out high and in front of you. 5.) Continue to extend forward until you feel a stretch in your core and your shoulders. 6.) Either receive the ball from your partner or on the bounce back from the wall. 7.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired. Tips : 1.) For this exercise you will use either a partner to receive the ball during the throw or throw the ball up against a wall where you will be able to catch and receive the bounce back.

Stability Ball Low Back Stretch

Steps : 1.) Begin by lying prone on an exercise ball and putting your arms on the floor next to both sides while your legs rest on the floor behind you. 2.) Get into a relaxed position then wrap your arms around the ball in a "hugging" position and feel a stretch along your back. 3.) Hold onto this position for a few seconds and then release back to the start.

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 One-Arm Bridge

Steps : 1.) Start by rolling onto an exercise ball until your knees are rested upon the top of the ball with your hands in front of you underneath your shoulders as if you were about to perform a pushup. 2.) While keeping your body completely straight slowly elevate one arm out in front of you so that it is in line with your body and hold for a few seconds. 3.) Return back to the starting position and repeat with the opposite arm. 4.) Repeat this exercise for as many reps and sets desired.

Bench Quad Stretch (Supine)

Steps : 1.) Start by laying with your back flat on a bench, hanging one leg and arm over the side. 2.) Slowly bend at your knee and hold on to the top of the foot with the extended arm. 3.) Pull back on your foot, keeping your body straight, until you feel a stretch in your quads. 4.) Hold this position for 15 to 30 seconds and return to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps, sets and duration as desired.

Cable One-Arm Incline Press (Stability Ball)

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up a handle on a low pulley cable machine and placing a stability ball next to the machine. 2.) Grab onto the handle with a neutral, hammer grip, twisting it so that it is turned horizontally and sit down on the ball. 3.) 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. 4.) Raise the handle above your chest as this will be your starting position. 5.) Slowly lower the handle down to your side, 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 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.

Barbell One-Arm Snatch

The one-arm snatch exercise is an advanced workout that targets most of the muscles of the body and helps improve overall strength. Steps : 1.) Start off standing with your feet shoulder width apart, and a slight bend in your knees. 2.) Grasp the bar with an overhead grip. 3.) Starting with the barbell held slightly above the knees, lift the weight up over your head, then back to shoulder height and finally back to starting position between near your knees.

Stability Ball Back Extension with Knees Off Ground

Steps : 1.) Begin by lying prone with your chest on top of an exercise ball in a plank position with your arms extended back behind your body. 2.) Extend your back towards the ceiling and hold position for a few seconds then return to the start position. 3.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as possible.

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.

Barbell Power Snatch From Blocks

Steps : 1.) Start by standing in front of a barbell that is rested upon boxes, around knee level, with your feet shoulder width apart and gripping the bar with a double overhand shoulder width grip. 2.) Bring the bar to about mid thigh level, keeping your back straight, then extend through your hips and knees forcefully driving the weight upward and shrugging your shoulders to your ears at the same time. 3.) Moving your feet into the receiving position, pull yourself below the bar as you elevate it overhead making sure that you receive the bar as low as possible and extend your arms up fully over your body. 4.) Make sure that you have a balanced standing position and hold for a count, then slowly and under control lower the bar back to the ground. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.