Exercise Database

Leg Lift

The leg lift exercise is a great workout to stretch and strengthen your glute and hamstring muscles. Steps : 1.) Start off either using a post or tall weight bench for balance stand straight with your abs drawn in. 2.) Raise one leg off of the ground and extend it behind you while standing and stabilizing on the other leg. 3.) Slowly lower the leg and raise it again while flexing the glutes. 4.) Repeat with your other leg.

Seated Twist

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting cross legged and keep your ankles positioned underneath the knees. 2.) Take your fingertips on your right hand and place them on the floor in front of you whilst your left fingertips are placed behind your body. 3.) With fingers in place put pressure down on the ground, twisting to your left or right, using more of your spine in the motion, and exhale to keep twisting deeper. 4.) Hold this position for up to 10 breaths keeping your spine up straight so that your neck and head are aligned over your hips then return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat this pose but in the opposite direction.

Barbell Cambered Row (Prone)

Steps : 1.) Start by placing a cambered or EZ bar underneath an exercise bench, then lay face down grabbing the bar with a palms down grip. 2.) Slowly row the bar up towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body until you feel a tension on your lower back. 3.) Hold this position for a count then return back to the start. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets desired.

Dumbbell One-Arm Upright Row

The Dumbbell One-Arm Upright Row is a great exercise for targeting the shoulders, particularly the deltoids, as well as the upper traps. Here’s how to perform it correctly: Starting Position: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Hold a dumbbell in one hand with an overhand grip (palm facing your body), allowing it to hang down in front of your thigh. Your other hand can rest on your hip or hang by your side for balance. Engage Your Core: Engage your core muscles to maintain a stable torso throughout the exercise. Lift the Dumbbell: Begin the movement by lifting your elbow up and out to the side, leading with your elbow. Keep the dumbbell close to your body as you lift it. Continue lifting the dumbbell until it reaches chest level, with your elbow higher than your wrist. Your hand should be in line with your shoulder at the top of the movement. Pause: Briefly pause at the top of the movement, squeezing your shoulder and upper back muscles. Lower the Dumbbell: Slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position in a controlled manner, keeping it close to your body.

Cable Chest Press (Supine Stability Ball)

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up handles on two low pulley cable machines and placing an exercise 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 back is flat on the middle of the ball. 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 Snatch

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.) 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.

Barbell Press Sit-Up

Steps : 1.) Lie down on a bench with a decline. 2.) Hold a barbell at your chest. 3.) Do a sit up and as you rise up push the bar to an overhead position. 4.) Repeat for the desired amount of reps.

Stability Ball Crunch

The crunches with legs on an exercise ball works the core muscles through the use of an exercise ball. Steps : 1.) Start by lying on your back, placing your feet up on an exercise ball, and positioning your hands across your chest or on either side of your head. 2.) Keeping the small of your back on the floor, raise your head, shoulders and chest up and off the floor. 3.) Pause for a moment contracting your abs and then return to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Forward Step-Up

Steps : 1.) Begin by facing the side of a box or bench with your feet shoulder width apart and feet straight ahead, keeping your hands on your hips. 2.) Step up and forward with one foot on the box, the with your opposite hip step up with the other foot. 3.) While holding your hips, step back down and repeat this motion for as many time as possible.

Cable Overhead Raise (Supine)

Steps : 1.) Begin by setting up a low pulley cable machine with a straight bar attachment. Lay down on the ground with your feet extended out towards the machine and hold the bar at your waist. 2.) Slowly extend the bar up and above your chest, squeezing in your shoulders and hold for a count. 3.) Return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Band Calf Raise

The band calf raise exercise uses a band to create resistance in the calf muscle Steps : 1.) Start by standing up straight with your toes on an exercise band and raise the handles up to your shoulders. 2.) Raise up on your toes, keeping your hands up by your shoulders, feeling a stretch in your calf muscles. 3.) Pause for a moment and then lower your heel to the floor. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Single-Leg Hack Squat

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up a hack squat machine with the weight that you would like to perform for this exercise, placing your back on the pad and your shoulders up against the shoulder pads. 2.) Place your feet on the platform then lift your right foot off of the platform and extend your left leg in front of you. 3.) Push the weight up off of the stack, place your hands on the handles of the machine and this will be your starting position. 4.) Slowly lower the weight down until your left thigh is parallel with the ground and your calf muscle and hold for a count. 5.) Return back to the starting position. 6.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell One-Arm Rear Row (Prone)

Steps : 1.) Start by lying on your stomach on an incline bench with a dumbbell in one hand and keep it extended down in front of you 2.) Slowly pull the dumbbell up until your elbow is just above your shoulder. 3.) Hold for a count and squeeze your back muscles. 4.) Return back to the starting position and repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell One-Arm Tricep Extension (Pronated)

The dumbbell single arm pronated triceps extension is an advanced exercise to isolate and target the tricep muscle. Steps : 1.) Start by lying flat on a bench with your head at one end and your feet placed firmly on the floor. 2.) Grab a dumbbell in one hand and raise it to a position above your chest, your palm should be facing your feet. 3.) Place your free hand under the shoulder to support your other arm. 4.) Slowly lower the weight moving only your forearm and elbow towards and away from your chest. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired. 6.) Switch with your other arm and repeat..

Cable Rotational Crunch (Kneeling)

Steps : 1.) Start by placing a rope attachment to a high pulley cable machine then stand with your back facing the machine and grabbing the rope positioning it behind your head. Next, position yourself in a kneeling position with both knees on the floor. 2.) Keeping your elbows bent by your head, slowly crunch down in a twisting motion so your right elbow comes down towards your left knee until you feel a stretch in your abs then hold for a count. 3.) Return back to the starting position and continue in the opposite direction. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell One-Arm Shoulder Press

Steps : 1.) Start by standing up straight, holding a dumbbell in one arm at shoulder level next to your head. 2.) Slowly elevate your arm up and above your head, squeezing in your shoulder and hold for a count. 3.) Return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Barbell Decline Pullover

Steps : 1.) Start by lying with your back flat on a decline bench, holding a weighted barbell above your chest and arms fully extended out in front of you. 2.) Then slowly move the barbell back and down behind you so that your arms stay fully extended but the barbell is behind your head and body about to touch the floor. 3.) Squeeze your shoulder and chest muscles on the way down and hold for a count. 4.) Return the barbell back up to the starting position, keeping your arms fully extended. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Barbell Reverse Tricep Bench Press

The barbell reverse triceps bench press exercise is a version of the bench press that specifically isolates the tricep muscles. Steps : 1.) Start off lying on a flat bench with your head at one end and your feet placed firmly on the floor at the other end. 2.) Grabbing a barbell with a reverse grip about 16 inches apart and Move the bar over your chest. 3.) Extend your arms fully raising the bar fully and then lower the bar to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.