Exercise Database

Stability Ball Standing Hamstring Stretch

Steps : 1.) Start by standing in front of an exercise ball with one leg in front of the other, keeping both legs straight. 2.) Lean towards the exercise ball while contracting your abs so that you are placing one hand on either side of the ball. 3.) As soon as you feel a stretch hold the position for 15 to 30 seconds. 4.) Return back to the starting position and repeat stretch with opposite legs.

Dumbbell Incline One-Arm Press (Stability Ball)

Steps : 1.) Start by laying down on an exercise ball in an incline position with your feet flat on the floor and holding a dumbbell in one hand 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.

Stability Ball Side Stretch

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting on a stability ball with your feet planted flat on the floor and your hands rested upon your knees. 2.) Take one hand and bring it overhead to the opposite side of your body while the other hand rests firmly upon your pelvis keeping your lower body in place. 3.) Stretch for as far and comfortably as you can and hold this stretch for a few seconds. 4.) Return back to the starting position and perform the stretch on the opposite side.

Stability Ball Reverse Crunch

Steps : 1.) Begin by laying on your back with your feet elevated bent at the knees and at a 90-degree angle with your arms down at your side holding an exercise ball between your heels and glutes. 2.) When you have secured the exercise ball in between, press your arms firmly to the floor, lift up through your hips raising your glutes off of the floor. 3.) Hold onto this position squeezing your glutes and abdominals then return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

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.

Stability Ball Hamstring Contract Relax

Steps : 1.) Start by standing straight up with your arms on your chest and one leg extended down with your heel on either an exercise ball or bench. 2.) Take your hands and then push down on your inner thighs feeling a stretch and hold for about 15 to 30 seconds. 3.) Release the tension and then extend your hamstring by pushing your heel onto the bench or exercise ball and hold for 15 to 30 seconds. 4.) Return back to the starting position and repeat with opposite leg.

Stability Ball Hundreds

Steps : 1.) Start by laying with your back on the floor and your legs placed on top of an exercise ball, keeping your hands at your sides. 2.) Once in position lift your shoulder blades off of the floor with your hands and then quickly raise your hands up and down using short spurts feeling tension on your abs. 3.) Repeat for as many reps and sets 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.

Dumbbell One-Arm Arnold Press (Stability Ball)

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting on an exercise ball with a dumbbell in each hand. 2.) Elevate the dumbbells up towards your shoulders with your palms facing towards you in an arnold press position. 3.) Slowly press one of the dumbbells up towards the ceiling, rotating your wrist outward, until your arm is fully extended. 4.) Then return back to the starting position, rotating your wrist back inward, and repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Box Jump Tap Overs

Box jump overs are a plyometric exercise that targets multiple muscle groups, including the lower body, core, and cardiovascular system. Stand facing the box with your feet shoulder-width apart. Keep your chest up, shoulders back, and core engaged throughout the movement. Start by performing a two-footed jump onto the box, landing softly with both feet on top of the box. From this position, jump off the opposite side of the box, extending your hips and knees to propel yourself over the box. Swing your arms to generate momentum and help you clear the box. Land softly on the ground on the opposite side of the box, ensuring that both feet touch down simultaneously. Turn around and repeat the movement, jumping back over the box in the opposite direction. Continue alternating sides with each repetition.

Stability Ball Head Tilt

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting on either an exercise ball or bench, keeping your spine straight and knees bent. 2.) Tilt your head in one direction and squeeze back with your shoulders feeling a stretch from your blade down to your lower back. 3.) Hold for a few seconds and repeat in the opposite direction

Dumbbell One-Arm Posterior Fly on Stability Ball

Steps : 1.) Start off sitting on a stability ball with both feet together, your chest close to your knees and arms hanging down in front with a dumbbell in one hand. 2.) While maintaining a flat back, lift the weight to shoulder height allowing the arm to bend slightly and hold for a count, as the other arm stays in front of you. 3.) Return back to the starting position and repeat for as many reps and sets desired.

Dumbbell Bicep Curl on Stability Ball

The bicep curl on a stability ball with leg raised exercise is an advanced exercise that incorporates balance along with a bicep curl. Steps : 1.) Start by holding a dumbbell in each hand with a palms up grip. 2.) Place the top of one foot behind you on an exercise ball as if you were stretching your leg. 3.) While keeping your back straight and your abs drawn in, bring your arms down in front of your legs. 4.) Raise your arms up, curling and contracting your biceps, squeezing the muscle as much as possible. 5.) Lower your arms and return to starting position and switch legs. 6.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Kettlebell One-Arm Split Jerk

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off by taking a kettlebell in one hand and clean pressing it to your shoulder with palms facing out in front of you. 2.) Bend down at your knees and keep your chest and back straight. 3.) With your momentum, thrust the leg on the same side of the kettlebell back so that you are resting upon your heel and keep the front leg still bent with weight upon that leg. 4.) As you shift your legs, thrust the kettlebell in an overhead press. 5.) Hold onto this position for a few seconds and then return back to the starting point. 6.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed.

Stability Ball Single-Leg Hip Rotation

Steps : 1.) Start by rolling onto an exercise ball so that you are in a pushup position with your shins and ankles are rested right on top of the ball. 2.) Take one leg and bring it off of the ball so that your hip, knee and ankle turn inward towards your pelvis. 3.) Keep your shoulders square and turn your hip so that the twisting leg goes underneath the straight leg. 4.) Return back to the starting position and repeat with the opposite leg for as many reps and sets as desired.

Stability Ball Cross-Leg Bridge

Steps : 1.) Start off by sitting on an exercise ball and slowly walk your feet out in front of you so that you are laying with your back on the ball. 2.) Make sure to keep your head and shoulders on the exercise ball, then cross one ankle over the other, keeping the bent foot planted on the floor. 3.) Elevate your hips slowly towards the ceiling squeezing your glutes and then return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many sets as desired and then switch legs.

Stability Ball Hug

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting on the floor with an exercise ball in between your legs and close to your body. 2.) Hug your arms around the exercise ball as a support for your body during this stretch 3.) Then position your feet so that they are flat on the floor. 4.) Grip tightly against the exercise ball feeling a full stretch in your back and hold for about 15 to 30 seconds. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and however long you desire.

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.