Exercise Database

Dumbbell One-Arm Pullover (Stability Ball)

Steps : 1.) Start by laying on your back on an exercise ball with the middle of your back placed on the top of the ball. 2.) Hold a dumbbell in one hand raised high above your chest and slowly extend the weight behind your head slightly bending your elbow until your arm create a straight line with your body and you feel a stretch in your chest. 3.) Return back up slowly to the starting position and repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Barbell Curl Against an Incline

The barbell curls lying against an incline exercise uses an incline bench to help adjust your body's position to perform bicep curls. Steps : 1.) Start by taking an incline bench and setting it to a 45-degree angle, then grabbing a barbell with a shoulder-width grip and lean forward against it with your feet resting on the floor for support. 2.) Hang your arms down over the bench holding onto the barbell, keeping your elbows straight and raise the bar up towards your head, isolating the biceps. 3.) Hold onto this position for a count then return back to the starting position.

Dumbbell Squat Curl to Shoulder Press

The dumbbell squat to bicep curl to shoulder press is a dynamic compound exercise that targets multiple muscle groups, including the quadriceps, glutes, biceps, shoulders, and triceps. Stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand by your sides with your palms facing forward. Keep your back straight, chest up, and core engaged for stability. Lower your body into a squat position by bending your knees and pushing your hips back as if you're sitting into a chair. Keep your chest up and your knees in line with your toes. Lower yourself until your thighs are parallel to the ground, or as far as comfortable while maintaining good form. As you rise from the squat position, simultaneously perform a bicep curl by bending your elbows and lifting the dumbbells towards your shoulders. Keep your upper arms stationary and only move your forearms during the curl. Squeeze your biceps at the top of the curl to fully engage the muscles. Once you reach the top of the curl, transition smoothly into a shoulder press by pressing the dumbbells overhead. Extend your arms fully while keeping your palms facing forward at the top of the movement. Engage your shoulder muscles throughout the press. Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position by reversing the movements: lower the weights to your shoulders, then lower your arms back down to your sides. Descend back into the squat position simultaneously as you lower the dumbbells. Perform the desired number of repetitions, maintaining proper form throughout.

Cable Rope Preacher Curl (Hammer)

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up a rope extension attachment to a low pulley cable machine and placing a preacher bench in front of the machine. 2.) Grab onto the rope with a neutral hammer grip, then sit down on the bench with your forearms rested over the padding and feet flat on the floor in front of you. 3.) Keep your arms extended out in front of you then slowly curl the bar up towards your chest, isolating your bicep and squeeze. 4.) Hold for a count then return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell One-Arm Row (Reverse Grip)

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up an incline bench to around 35 or 45 degrees and laying down on it with your chest flat on the bench 2.) Hold a dumbbell in one hand, with a reverse grip, extended down towards the floor. 3.) Slowly pull the dumbbell up towards your chest, squeezing your back, and hold for a count. 4.) Return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Weighted Side Touch

Steps : 1.) Start by placing a bench horizontally in front of you or something that you can rest your feet under, then lay with your back flat on the floor with your feet underneath the support. 2.) Grip either a weight plate or dumbbell and hold it out in front of you. 3.) Then lift your upper body off of the floor so your shoulders and back are elevated. 4.) Once in position twist from your core from side to side so that you feel a stretch in your abs. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Smith Machine Behind the Back Wrist Curl

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up a weighted smith machine and grab the bar behind your back using an underhand shoulder width grip. 2.) Keep your elbows tucked in at your sides and slowly raise the bar up, squeezing your forearms and hold for a count. 3.) Return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell Reverse Concentration Curl

Steps : 1.) Begin by sitting on the end of a flat bench with your feet flat on the floor and holding a dumbbell in one hand using an underhand grip. 2.) Rest the arm holding the dumbbell on the inside of the same leg so the weight is extended off and turn it inward towards the opposite leg. 3.) Slowly lower the weight down below your leg, squeeze using your forearm and hold for a count. 4.) Return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

EZ Bar Decline Tricep Extension

The decline EZ bar triceps extension exercise combines the decline bench as well as a curved bar to easily target the tricep muscles and build bigger arms. Steps : 1.) Start off lying face up (back flat) on a decline bench and grabbing an EZ bar with an overhand grip. 2.) Extend your arms up and out so that they are perpendicular with your chest, keeping your elbows tucked in at one place. 3.) Slowly lower the EZ bar towards your head, feeling a stretch in your tricep muscle and hold the position for a count. 4.) Return back up to the starting position and repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Plyo Box Step-Ups

Plyo box step-ups are a great exercise for targeting the lower body muscles, particularly the quadriceps, glutes, and hamstrings, while also improving balance and coordination. Start by standing facing the plyo box with your feet shoulder-width apart. Keep your chest up, shoulders back, and core engaged throughout the movement. Lift one foot and place it firmly on the top of the plyo box, ensuring that your entire foot is on the box. Push through the heel of the foot on the box and drive your body upward, straightening your leg and lifting your body onto the box. As you step onto the box, drive your opposite knee upward, bringing it to hip height. Fully extend your hip and knee as you stand tall on the box, maintaining balance and stability. Carefully step down from the box with control, returning to the starting position. Perform the same number of repetitions on each leg to ensure balance and symmetry in your training.

Dumbbell One-Arm Seated Hammer Curl

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up a flat bench and then sit down on the bench, with a dumbbell in one hand and feet flat on the floor. 2.) Hold the dumbbell in a neutral grip with your palms facing inward, then slowly lift the dumbbell up towards your shoulder, isolating the bicep and hold for a count. 3.) Return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Quadricep Stretch

Steps : 1.) Begin by standing with your back about 2 feet away from a bench or step with one leg lifted up behind you rested upon the platform. 2.) Keep one leg out in front of you supporting your weight during this stretch and slightly bend to relieve any discomfort. 3.) Repeat for as many reps and however long you desire.

Dumbbell Seated One-Arm Lateral Raise

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting down at the end of a flat bench with your feet shoulder width apart and holding a dumbbell in one hand. 2.) While keeping your body still, slowly raise the dumbbell out to the side up to shoulder level, squeezing on the way up and hold for a count. 3.) Then return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Medicine Ball Rotation

Steps : 1.) For this exercise you will need a medicine ball as well as a partner. If you don't have a partner, use a brick wall. 2.) Stand back to back with your partner so that you have a decent amount of room spread between you both to pass the ball back and forth for this exercise. 3.) Start by one of the individual's holding the ball at their at their waist, then twisting through the hips and turning your shoulders at the same time as your partner. 4.) Pass the ball to your partner then twist in the opposite direction to receive the ball as your partner shifts in that direction to pass the ball to you. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Roll Down

Steps : 1.) Stand upright with your feet hip-width apart and your hands relaxed at your sides. 2.) Drop your head forward, keep your knees slightly bent and let your arms hang down vertically. 3.) Exhale and roll your back down starting with your head, bending your knees further as you continue to roll down. 4.) Let the back of your neck relax so that the crown of your head is closest to the floor, while keeping your arms dangling the entire motion. 5.) Hold this position for 5 to 10 breaths and then roll back up slowly through the spine to the starting position.

Leg Slide

Steps : 1.) Start by laying flat on your back with your arms at your sides. 2.) Lift your legs and bend at the knees so that that they are in a 90-degree angle. 3.) Once in position slowly slide your legs forward and hold this position for a few seconds, return back to the starting position and repeat.

Modified Push-Up to Forearms

Steps : 1.) Start off on your hands and knees in a modified push up position. 2.) Squeeze your glutes and bring one elbow down to the floor followed by the other so that your upper body is rested upon your forearms. 3.) Return back to the starting position by straightening out one arm and then the other. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets desired.

Inchworm

The inchworm exercise is a great full-body movement that primarily targets the core, shoulders, and hamstrings. Bend forward at the waist and place your palms on the floor in front of you. Keep your legs as straight as possible without locking your knees. Slowly walk your hands forward, keeping your legs straight, until you are in a high plank position (push-up position). Your body should form a straight line from your head to your heels. Hold the high plank position for a moment, engaging your core muscles to maintain stability. Walk your hands back toward your feet, keeping your legs as straight as possible. You may need to bend your knees slightly as you walk your hands back if you feel too much strain in your hamstrings. Once your hands are back near your feet, stand back up by straightening your torso and returning to the starting position. Perform several repetitions of the inchworm exercise to warm up your entire body.