Exercise Database

Seated Box Jumps

Seated box jumps are an advanced plyometric exercise that requires explosive power and strength. They're particularly effective for athletes and individuals looking to improve their vertical jump and lower body explosiveness. Sit up tall with your chest lifted, shoulders back, and core engaged. Keep your arms relaxed by your sides or bent at the elbows for balance, whichever feels more comfortable for you. From the seated position, quickly swing your arms back behind you. Explosively drive through your legs, pushing off the ground to jump upwards. As you jump, swing your arms forward and upward to generate momentum. Aim to land softly on top of the box with both feet, ensuring your entire foot is on the box and your knees are slightly bent to absorb the impact. Focus on landing with control and stability, keeping your balance as you land on the box. Use your arms for balance as needed. Carefully step down from the box one foot at a time or both feet simultaneously, depending on your preference and comfort level. Ensure that you land softly and maintain control as you return to the starting seated position. Start with a manageable number of repetitions and sets based on your fitness level. As you become more proficient, you can increase the number of repetitions and sets.

Dumbbell Seated One-Arm Front Raise

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting up straight at the end of a flat bench with your feet shoulder width apart, holding a dumbbell in one hand with an overhand grip at your side. 2.) Slowly elevate your arm up towards the ceiling, squeezing your shoulder and hold for a count. 3.) Return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Stability Ball Plank with Hip Abduction

Steps : 1.) Begin in a plank position with your forearms resting on an exercise ball and your legs extended out behind you with your toes elevating your body. 2.) Engage the core muscles, then take one of your legs and move it out to the side (hip abduction) and hold for a few seconds. 3.) Return back to the starting position and repeat with the opposite leg. 4.) Repeat this exercise for as many reps and sets desired.

Barbell Hang Clean Below the Knees

Steps : 1.) Start by standing in front of a barbell with your feet shoulder width apart and gripping the bar with a double overhand shoulder width grip. 2.) Lift the bar up so that it is slightly below your knees, 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.) After performing this motion, flex your elbows up and out bringing your body down and the barbell up towards your shoulders. 4.) You will have the bar positioned in a front squat position with your elbows pointing out securing the barbell in place. 5.) Once in position lower your body to a bottom squat position to ease the tension and recovery process of the previous motion. 6.) Keep your knees bent and torso upright to help support the weight. 7.) Slowly and safely lower the weight back down to the starting position and repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell Rear Row (Stability Ball)

Steps : 1.) Start by laying prone with your hips on an exercise ball with each hand gripping a dumbbell and arms at the sides of the ball. 2.) Once in position, pull the weights upwards, keeping your elbows wide, and retract your shoulders to reach their peak until you feel a stretch. 3.) Slowly return back to the starting position and repeat for as many reps and sets desired.

Single-Leg Wall Squat

The single-leg wall squat is an effective lower body exercise that targets the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and stabilizing muscles of the hips and core. Begin by finding a clear wall space where you have enough room to perform the exercise. Stand with your back against the wall. Position your feet about hip-width apart and a few inches away from the wall. Your feet should be parallel to each other. Lift one foot off the ground and extend it forward, keeping your knee slightly bent. This will be your working leg for the exercise. Lean your back against the wall, ensuring that your spine is in a neutral position with your shoulders and hips in contact with the wall. Engage your core muscles to maintain stability throughout the exercise. This will help support your spine and prevent excessive arching or rounding of your lower back. Lowering Phase: Slowly lower your body down by bending your standing knee, keeping your working leg lifted off the ground. Lower yourself as far as you can comfortably go, aiming to create a 90-degree angle at your knee. Keep your torso upright and your chest lifted throughout the movement. Avoid leaning forward or allowing your knees to collapse inward. Press through your heel to push yourself back up to the starting position, straightening your standing leg. Focus on using the muscles of your quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes to lift your body. Complete the desired number of repetitions on one leg before switching to the other leg.

Exercise Dome One-Arm Push-Up

The one-arm biased push up is an advanced push up that targets the pectoral muscles as well as the core and helps strengthen and build stronger muscles. Steps : 1.) Start off by placing the dome so that when you perform the exercise that one hand is one the dome and the other is on the floor. 2.) Place the dome flat side down on the floor and then kneel down so that your arms are fully extended and body is straight. 3.) Once in position, slowly lower your chest down towards the dome until you feel a stretch in your chest muscles. 4.) hold this position for a count and then return back up to the starting position.

Barbell 1/4 Squat

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up a barbell with the amount of weight that you would like to perform for this exercise and placing it on your shoulder blades just as if you were to be performing a squat. 2.) Place your hands in a shoulder width overhand grip and keep your knees slightly bent. 3.) Slowly lower and squat yourself down towards the ground about 6 to 12 inches and hold for a count. 4.) Return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Barbell Seated Front Raise

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting on the end of a flat bench with your feet together on the floor in front of you and a weighted barbell in your hands rested upon your knees. 2.) Slowly elevate the barbell up to shoulder level, squeezing on the way up and hold for a count. 3.) Return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and set as desired.

Alternating Arm Cobra

Steps : 1.) Start off by laying face down on the floor in a prone position with your arms at your sides. 2.) Squeeze your glutes and lift your chest off of the floor with your arms alternately touching the floor from side to side while keeping your arms straight. 3.) Repeat for as many reps and sets desired.

Medicine Ball Catch and Throw

Steps : 1.) Start by standing up straight, either in front of a wall or a partner, with your feet shoulder width apart and a medicine ball in your hands. 2.) Extend the ball behind your head, stretching as far back as possible, then using all of your force, throw the ball forward. 3.) Follow through with your throw, feeling the tension on your back muscles, shoulders, core and prepare to receive the bounce back from the wall or throw back from your partner. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Stability Ball Hip Rotation

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting on an exercise ball with your feet firmly on the floor, sitting up straight and putting your hands on your thighs. 2.) When in position slowly rotate your hips counter-clockwise a few times while keeping your upper body still. 3.) Repeat this movement in the opposite direction for as many times as you would like.

Decline Bench Alternating Leg Raise

Steps : 1.) Start off laying with your back flat on a decline bench, head rested upon the highest end and holding onto the pads above your head to stabilize your body. 2.) Keeping your feet and knees together, point your legs straight out in front of you in a plank position, then slowly pull one leg up towards the ceiling as high as possible until you feel a stretch in your abs. 3.) Then return your leg back to the starting position and repeat with the opposite leg. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Cable Decline One-Arm Press

Steps : 1.) Start by laying back on a decline bench facing away from a cable machine. 2.) Grab a cable and hold it one hand in an overhand grip, bringing the cable to about level with your right pec and elbow bent at 90-degrees. 3.) Once in position, slowly press and extend your arm straight out until you feel tension in your chest, and hold for a count. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets desired.

Dumbbell One-Arm Front Raise

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up an incline bench and sit down with your back flat on the bench with your feet in front of you, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides. 2.) Slowly elevate your arm up and out to about head level and squeeze your shoulders on the way up. 3.) Hold for a count then return back to the starting position and repeat with the opposite arm. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Trap Bar Jump Squat

Trap bar jump squats are a dynamic lower-body exercise that combines the benefits of the squat and explosive power from jumping. Here's how you can perform trap bar jump squats: Place a trap bar on the ground and load it with an appropriate amount of weight. Start with lighter weight until you get comfortable with the movement. Stand inside the trap bar with your feet shoulder-width apart. Position your toes slightly pointed outwards. Grab the handles of the trap bar with an overhand grip (palms facing towards you) or a neutral grip (palms facing each other). Ensure your grip is secure. Start by lowering your body into a squat position, bending your knees and hips while keeping your chest up and back straight. Keep your weight on your heels and ensure your knees do not extend past your toes. Once you reach the bottom of the squat position, explode upward by driving through your heels, extending your hips, knees, and ankles simultaneously. As you jump, use the momentum to lift the trap bar off the ground, extending your body fully. Keep your core engaged and maintain a straight back throughout the movement. Land softly back into the squat position, absorbing the impact with your muscles. Immediately go into the next repetition, maintaining a continuous and fluid motion. Inhale as you lower your body into the squat position. Exhale forcefully as you explode upward during the jump.

Stability Ball Weight Plate Side Bend

The weighted ball side bend exercise uses an exercise ball instead of a bench and conforms to your body better allowing for correct anatomical range of motion. Steps : 1.) Start off lying one side of your torso, waist and hip against an exercise ball, positioning your feet on the floor or up against a wall for support. 2.) With one hand hold a weight against the side of your head and place your free hand across your chest to steady yourself. 3.) Raise your torso up off the ball by flexing your waist and hold this position for a count. 4.) With controlled movements lower yourself back onto the ball. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Z Pose

Steps : 1.) Begin by kneeling on the floor on a mat, with knees shoulder-width apart. 2.) Take your arms and stretch them forward parallel to the floor. 3.) Lean backwards with your hips so that your glutes are underneath the heels of your feet forming the "Z" shape. 4.) Hold this position for a few seconds and return back to the starting position.