Exercise Database

Lateral High Knee Skip

The lateral high knee skip is a variation of the high knee skip exercise that incorporates lateral movement to engage different muscle groups and improve overall agility and coordination. Begin by standing with your feet together and your arms relaxed by your sides. Start by hopping laterally (sideways) to one side, pushing off with both feet simultaneously. As you jump to the side, lift your knees up towards your chest, driving them as high as possible. Upon landing on the opposite side, immediately transition into another lateral hop while lifting your knees towards your chest. Continue alternating between hopping to the left and right sides, maintaining a steady rhythm and focusing on driving your knees up with each skip. Utilize your arms to help propel you sideways, swinging them in a natural motion to assist with balance and momentum. Keep your arms bent at the elbows and close to your body, allowing them to move freely in coordination with your legs. Keep your core engaged throughout the exercise to stabilize your body and maintain balance. Land softly on the balls of your feet with each hop to absorb shock and reduce impact on your joints. Keep your chest up and your gaze forward to help maintain proper posture and alignment. Breathe naturally throughout the exercise, inhaling and exhaling in a rhythm that feels comfortable for you. Avoid holding your breath, as this can lead to decreased performance and increased fatigue. Perform lateral high knee skips for a set amount of time (e.g., 30 seconds to 1 minute) or a certain number of repetitions (e.g., 20 reps per side).

Stability Ball Lat Stretch

Steps : 1.) Begin by kneeling down with one arm upon an exercise ball and the other hand placed upon the floor. 2.) Then, when in place, start to rotate the shoulder and pushing up on your lower back so that a stretch in your back and shoulders is felt. 3.) Hold this position for 15 to 30 seconds and repeat with the other arm.

Bench Leg and Hip Stretch

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting upright on a bench with your feet flat on the floor and holding onto the sides of the bench with your hands. 2.) Slowly raise one leg off of the floor and then extend your leg. 3.) Next, move the leg outward towards, performing hip abduction, as far as you can and hold for a few seconds before bringing it back to the center and back down. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and how long as you desire.

Stability Ball Cable Fly

Steps : 1.) Start off by sitting on an exercise ball, gripping cable handles in each hand. 2.) Slowly roll down on the exercise ball making sure that your head and neck are on the ball with your feet planted on the floor ahead of you. 3.) Lift up with the cables and bring them straight up above your chest, squeezing throughout the entire motion. 4.) Hold onto this position for a few seconds then returning back down to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Stability Ball Weighted Hyperextension

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off by lying face down on an exercise ball with your chest pressing up against it. 2.) Take a weight plate and grip it tightly holding it out slightly in front of your chest. 3.) Using your lower back and pelvis, raise your chest up off of the ball and hold tightly for a few seconds as you reach the top position. 4.) Then lower your chest back down towards the ball in the starting position. 5.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed.

Alternating Reverse Hyper (Flat Bench)

Steps : 1.) Start by laying face down in a prone position on a bench with one foot touching the floor and the other leg raised. 2.) Once in position lift one leg up until you feel tension in your abs and glutes, hold for a count then return back to the starting position. 3.) Alternate with the opposite leg and repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Medicine Ball Overhead Throw

Steps : 1.) You can either use a partner or stand in front of a wall for this exercise. 2.) Start by standing a few feet away from your partner with your back to them. 3.) Bend down towards the floor with your back almost parallel to the ground and your knees slightly bent holding an exercise ball in your hands in between your legs. 4.) Then in a reverse motion, forcefully extend your arms over your head and toss the ball behind your head towards your parter, following through with the throw so that you can feel it within your core and shoulders. 5.) Your partner will then catch the ball and roll it back to you. 6.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Gorilla Chin-Up with Crunch

Steps : 1.) To begin the exercise, start in a hang from the chin-up bar with an underhand grip. 2.) Take your legs and bend your knees so that your calves are behind your back and keep them at a 90-degree angle. 3.) Pull yourself up as in a regular chin up, crunching your knees on the way up until they have reached your chest. 4.) As soon as your chin is at the level of the bar, you will stop. 5.) Following reaching the final position, return your body back to the starting position inhaling on the way down. 6.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed.

Side Angle Pose With Rotation

Steps : 1.) Begin this pose in a lunge position keeping your feet at least 3-feet apart with your right foot being the lead. 2.) Lift your arms at shoulder level and fully extend at your elbows, then lunge into your right leg until you are almost at a 90-degree angle at the knee joint. 3.) Follow this by bending to the right side allowing the left hand to touch the floor just inside of the right foot 4.) Hold this position for 5 to 10 breaths and return back to the starting position repeating in the opposite direction.

Dumbbell Alternating Reverse Fly (Prone)

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up a flat bench with your chest rested upon the bench, feet extended behind you, holding a dumbbell in each hand, and arms rested down towards the floor. 2.) Slowly, using your shoulders, raise one of your arms up towards the ceiling, squeezing on the way up and hold for a count. 3.) Return back to the starting position and repeat with the opposite arm. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Medicine Ball Chest Push

Steps : 1.) Start in a kneeling position facing either a wall or a partner, with a medicine ball held between your hands. 2.) Explode forward and pass the ball out in front of you as hard as possible with your hips and then following through by falling forward and catching yourself with your hands. 3.) Return immediately back to the starting position and repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Side Wrist Pull

Steps : 1.) Start off standing up straight with your feet shoulder width apart and your arms rested at your sides. 2.) Take your left arm and bring it to the middle of your body in front of your chest and with your right hand, hold onto your left wrist. 3.) Slowly straight out and lift your arm up to shoulder level, in the direction of the hand that is holding the wrist down, and feel a stretch within your back as well as your shoulders. 4.) Hold for 15 to 30 seconds then return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and however long you desire.

Walking Inchworm Push-Up

The walking inchworm with push-up is an advanced variation of the inchworm exercise that incorporates a push-up into the movement, adding an extra challenge for the upper body and core. Begin by standing tall with your feet hip-width apart and your arms by your sides.Bend forward at your hips, reaching your hands towards the floor. Keep your legs as straight as possible without locking your knees. Lower your hands to the floor in front of your feet, allowing your spine to lengthen as you fold forward. Once your hands reach the floor, begin walking them forward away from your body. Keep your legs straight as you walk your hands out, moving into a plank position. Continue walking your hands forward until your body is fully extended in a plank position, with your hands directly under your shoulders and your body forming a straight line from head to heels. Perform a push-up by bending your elbows and lowering your chest towards the floor. Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels throughout the movement. Lower your chest as close to the floor as you can while maintaining proper form. Your elbows should bend to approximately 90 degrees. If a full push-up is too challenging, you can modify by performing the push-up on your knees. Once you've completed the push-up, reverse the movement by walking your hands back towards your feet, keeping your legs straight as you walk your hands back. Continue walking your hands back until your body is fully extended, and your hands are once again at your feet. Once your hands are back at your feet, slowly roll your spine back up to a standing position, one vertebra at a time, until you're fully upright. Stand tall with your shoulders back and chest lifted, ready to perform the next repetition. Perform the walking inchworm with push-up for the desired number of repetitions, aiming for smooth and controlled movements throughout.

Passive Opening Twist

Steps : 1.) Start by laying on your chest with your arms and legs apart in a star form. 2.) Keeping your right hand and arm attached to the floor, move your left arm up and over your left hip. 3.) Allow both of your knees to bend slightly and roll over onto the sides of your feet. 4.) Turn your head to look behind you as you lay your left arm right next to the side of your head. 5.) Hold this position for 1 to 2 minutes and then return back to the starting position and repeat with the opposite side.

Bent Knee Side Angle Pose

Steps : 1.) Start by laying on your back with hands by your sides and your knees up. 2.) Lift your pelvis up off of the floor so that your glutes are completely up and back/spine are elevated as well. 3.) With your body is elevated, move your chest closer towards your chin and your tailbone shifts close towards your knees which move in opposite direction away from your body. 4.) Keep your knees tight together and don't let them split apart. 5.) Hold this position for up to 10 seconds and return back to the starting position. 6.) After returning back to the starting position, hug your knees towards your chest and rock to help release any tension in your back. 7.) Repeat steps again if continuing with pose

Box Jump with Single-Leg Stabilization

Steps : 1.) Start off by standing on a plyo box or a bench, arms at your sides and feet together. 2.) Jump off of the platform and gently land on the ball of your foot. 3.) Hold the landing position and repeat, landing on opposite leg.

Dumbbell Alternating Bicep Curl (Stability Ball)

Steps : 1.)Begin by sitting on a stability ball, holding a dumbbell in each hand while keeping both feet flat on the floor. 2.) Slowly lift one dumbbell towards your shoulder, making sure to isolate the bicep and squeeze your muscle. 3.) Stop at chest level and then return back to the starting position, repeating with the opposite arm, and then alternating between the two.

Dumbbell One-Arm Bicep Curl (Prone)

Steps : 1.) Start by taking an adjustable bench and elevating it to around 30 degrees, with your legs extended behind you and toes on the floor, and your arms in front of you with a dumbbell in one hand. 2.) Hold the dumbbell in an underhand grip and let it hang towards the ground. 3.) Slowly elevate the weight up towards your shoulders, isolating your bicep, and hold for a count. 4.) Return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.