Exercise Database

Barbell Decline Bench Press

The decline barbell bench press is an effective exercise for targeting the lower portion of the pectoral muscles, as well as the triceps and shoulders. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to perform it correctly: Setup: Load the barbell with an appropriate amount of weight for your fitness level. Use safety clips to secure the weights. Adjust the decline bench to a suitable angle (typically 15-30 degrees). Positioning Yourself: Lie down on the decline bench with your feet securely hooked under the foot pads to prevent sliding. Position yourself so that your eyes are directly under the barbell. Hand Placement: Grip the barbell with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Your palms should face forward, and your thumbs should wrap around the bar. Unracking the Barbell: With the help of a spotter if available, unrack the barbell by straightening your arms and moving the barbell over your lower chest. Your arms should be perpendicular to the floor. Lowering the Barbell: Inhale deeply and lower the barbell slowly and under control to your lower chest. Your elbows should be at about a 45-degree angle to your body. Lower the bar until it lightly touches your lower chest. Do not bounce the bar off your chest. Pressing the Barbell: Exhale and press the barbell back up to the starting position by fully extending your arms. Focus on squeezing your chest muscles during the lift. Keep your wrists straight and your elbows slightly tucked in to protect your shoulder joints.

Dumbbell Bent-Over Reverse Fly

Steps : 1.) Start by standing up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart and holding a dumbbell in each hand at your side. 2.) Bend down so that your body is parallel with the floor and bring the weights in front of you to about knee level. 3.) Slowly extend your arms up and out so that the weights are at level with your head and squeeze your shoulders. 4.) Hold for a count then return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Bodyweight Squat

Steps : 1.) Start by positioning your feet shoulder-width apart and bend at the knee, sitting back with your hips. 2.) Extend your arms out in front of you with your hands clasped together and squat down until your knees are parallel with your glutes. 3.) Return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed

Machine Back Extension

Steps : 1.) Start by positioning yourself on the back extension machine with your feet rested on the platform in front of you. 2.) Hold onto the handles at your sides and keep your back flat on the padding behind you. 3.) Slowly extend your back, pushing the padding backward, feeling a stretch in your lower and upper back, squeeze and hold for a count. 4.) Return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Cable Shoulder Extension

The cable shoulder extension exercise develops the lats, lower back and also works the tricep muscles. Steps : 1.) Begin by taking hold of a pull down bar with a wide grip so that your hands are on the portion of the bar which curves down, keeping your body up straight and abs tightly drawn in. 2.) Keeping a neutral wrist and a slight bend in your elbow, pull the bar down until it touches your upper thighs, feeling a stretch in your lats and tricep muscles. Keep the arms straight throughout. 3.) Hold this position for a count then slowly bring the bar back up to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell Step-Up

The dumbbell step-up exercise builds strength and develops coordination in the upper leg and glute areas. Steps : 1.) Place a bench, box or step in front of you. 2.) Grasp a dumbbell in each hand. 3.) With your left leg, step up on the bench, follow with your right leg. 4.) Step down with your left leg and then your right leg. 5.) Repeat starting with your right leg. Tips 1.) Use a lighter weight until you are used to the motion of this exercise.

Smith Machine Shoulder Press

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off by placing an incline bench underneath a smith machine and align the barbell at a height that you are able to reach the bar. 2.) Grab onto the barbell and lift the bar off from the rack with your palms facing forward and then lower the barbell until it is level with your chin. 3.) Push the barbell back to the starting position by squeezing your shoulders. 4.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed.

Machine Assisted Dip

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up the weight that you would like to perform for this exercise and making sure that the knee rests are in position for your body to rest upon. 2.) Climb onto the machine and place your knees upon the rest, then once in position push down upon the handles at your sides to lower your body down towards the floor. 3.) Squeeze with your triceps and hold for a count. 4.) Return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell Walking Lunge

The dumbbell walking lunge exercise helps strengthen the leg and core muscles through constant motion. Steps : 1.) Start off by either placing a barbell across your upper back or by grasping a dumbbell in each hand. 2.) Stand with your feet about 8 inches apart, toes facing forward. 3.) Take a lunge forward keeping your abs drawn in and your upper body straight. 4.) Slowly lower one knee down as if kneeling while keeping your other knee bent at a 90 degree angle. 5.) Lower your body to just above the floor and hold for a moment before pushing off with the back foot. 6.) Step through and repeat the exercise with the other leg. Tips : 1.) Refrain from touching your knee to the ground.

EZ Bar Decline Close Grip Skull Crusher

The EZ bar decline close grip skull crusher exercise combines the close grip bench press with tricep extension to target the tricep muscle and build bigger arms. Steps : 1.) Start by lying with your back on a flat bench and gripping a barbell with a close grip, about 8-12 inches apart. 3.) Keeping your arms close to your sides lower the bar so it touches your chest. 4.) Slowly return to starting position, concentrating on your triceps. 5.) At the top of the exercise bend your arms down towards your head. 6.) Raise the bar back up over your chest and repeat.

Rowing

Rowing is a sport that involves racing across rivers, lakes or oceans. It requires full body strength and endurance building upon work capacity, strength, endurance, coordination, stamina and core strength.

Dumbbell One-Arm Front Raise

The Dumbbell One-Arm Front Raise is an effective exercise for targeting the anterior deltoid, which is the front part of the shoulder. Here’s a step-by-step guide to performing the exercise correctly: Set Up: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in one hand. Let your arm hang down in front of your body, palm facing toward your thigh. Starting Position: Maintain a straight back and engage your core for stability. Your shoulders should be relaxed, and your chest should be up. Executing the Raise: Keeping your arm straight, slowly lift the dumbbell directly in front of you until it is at shoulder height. Focus on using your shoulder muscles to lift the weight, rather than swinging the arm. Keep your wrist in a neutral position, neither flexing nor extending. End Position: At the top of the movement, your arm should be parallel to the floor, and the dumbbell should be at shoulder height. Pause briefly to feel the contraction in your anterior deltoid. Return to Starting Position: Lower the dumbbell back down in a controlled manner, returning to the starting position with your arm hanging straight down. Avoid letting the weight drop; maintain control throughout the descent.

Stationary Bike

The stationary bike exercise utilizes an exercise to burn calories, tone the body, strengthen the legs, increase stamina and endurance as well as balance.

Cable Upright Row

The cable upright row is an excellent exercise for targeting the shoulders and upper traps. Here's a step-by-step guide to performing the cable upright row correctly: Set Up the Machine: Attach the straight bar or rope attachment to the low pulley of the cable machine. Adjust the weight to a suitable level. Starting Position: Stand facing the cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart. Grasp the bar with an overhand grip (palms facing your body), hands about shoulder-width apart. Stand straight with your chest up, shoulders back, and core engaged. Executing the Row: Pull the bar straight up towards your chin, leading with your elbows. Your elbows should flare out to the sides. Keep the bar close to your body as you lift. End Position: Lift the bar until your elbows are at or just above shoulder height. Your hands should be approximately at chest level. Hold the top position for a brief moment to maximize the contraction in your shoulder and upper trap muscles. Return to Starting Position: Slowly lower the bar back to the starting position, maintaining control of the weight throughout the movement.

Indoor Cycling

Indoor cycling is a form of exercise that focuses on endurance, stamina, strength, intensity, intervals and recovery

Weighted Tricep Dip

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up a weighted belt around your waist with the amount of weight that you can perform for this exercise. 2.) Elevate yourself off of the platform so that you are being held up by your upper body and the weight is dangling towards the floor. 3.) Slowly lower yourself toward the floor, keeping your body as upright as possible. 4.) Lower yourself until your elbows are at shoulder level, squeezing your triceps and hold for a count. 5.) Return back to the starting position. 6.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Cable Reverse Fly

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up handles on two low pulley cable machines, stand in between the machines and grab the handles with opposite hands. 2.) Bend down so that your back is parallel with the ground and bring the handles right below your chest at around knee level. 3.) Then slowly extend your arms out, squeezing your shoulders so that your arms at head level and hold for a count. 4.) Return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Sit-Up

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off lying with your back flat on the floor. 2.) You can place your feet flat, keep an object above them, or have a partner hold them. 3.) Bend your legs at the knees and place your hands behind your head. 4.) Then lift your upper body towards your knees, contracting your abdominals on the way up. 5.) When reaching the final position, hold and squeeze for a few seconds then return back to the starting position. 6.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed.