Exercise Database

Medicine Ball Decline One-Arm Overhead Throw

Steps : 1.) Start by laying on a decline bench with your back on the bench and feet in the foot rests, holding a ball in one hand extended behind your head and the other arm to your side. 2.) Forcefully come up through your shoulders, in a sit up motion, and throw the ball directly in front of you as if you were going for a maximum distance. 3.) Bounce the ball off a wall back to you and repeat or have a partner catch and bring the ball back to you for as many reps and set as desired.

Stability Ball Side Stretch

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting on a stability ball with your feet planted flat on the floor and your hands rested upon your knees. 2.) Take one hand and bring it overhead to the opposite side of your body while the other hand rests firmly upon your pelvis keeping your lower body in place. 3.) Stretch for as far and comfortably as you can and hold this stretch for a few seconds. 4.) Return back to the starting position and perform the stretch on the opposite side.

Depth Jump to Tuck Jump

Combining a depth jump with a knee tuck adds an extra challenge by requiring explosive power and agility. Start by finding a sturdy platform or box that is appropriate for your fitness level. A lower platform is recommended for beginners. Stand on top of the platform with your feet shoulder-width apart or slightly wider. Step off the platform with both feet simultaneously, allowing yourself to drop down to the ground. As soon as you make contact with the ground, focus on quickly absorbing the impact by bending your knees and hips. Land softly on the balls of your feet, aiming to minimize ground contact time. Maintain an athletic stance with your knees slightly bent and your chest up. Without pausing, immediately spring upward with maximal force, exploding off the ground as quickly and powerfully as possible. Extend your hips, knees, and ankles simultaneously to generate vertical height. As you reach the peak of your jump, actively pull your knees up toward your chest using your lower abdominal muscles. Aim to bring your knees up as high as possible while maintaining control and balance. Keep your torso upright and engage your core to stabilize your body. Prepare to absorb the impact of landing as you reach the peak of your knee tuck. Bend your knees and hips to cushion the landing, aiming for a soft and controlled touchdown. Land with both feet simultaneously, ensuring that your weight is evenly distributed. After landing, quickly reset your position and return to the starting position on top of the platform. Repeat the depth jump to knee tuck for the desired number of repetitions or as prescribed in your training program.

Stability Ball Hug

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting on the floor with an exercise ball in between your legs and close to your body. 2.) Hug your arms around the exercise ball as a support for your body during this stretch 3.) Then position your feet so that they are flat on the floor. 4.) Grip tightly against the exercise ball feeling a full stretch in your back and hold for about 15 to 30 seconds. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and however long you desire.

Stability Ball Lat Stretch

Steps : 1.) Begin by lying on your side against an exercise ball, feeling tension on your ab muscles and spine. 2.) Take your hand on the elevated part of your body and extend it over your head. 3.) Stretch until you feel a pull and tension in your shoulders and lats. 4.) Hold onto this position for 15 to 30 seconds and repeat with your opposite side.

Stability Ball Back Extension with Rotation

Steps : 1.) Start off by positioning your body over an exercise ball, bending your knees into the ball and engaging your core muscles. 2.) After getting yourself into position, slowly arch your back in a plank position with arms raised out and extended behind you. 3.) While extending your back, rotate slightly to one side, return to the start position and repeat on the opposite side. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as you would like.

Stability Ball Hamstring Stretch

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting on an exercise ball with an elevated posture and extend your legs out with heels planted on the floor, toes pulled towards your knees. 2.) While keeping your legs straight, slowly lean forward keeping your pelvis in position until you feel a stretch. 3.) Hold this position for 15 to 30 seconds and return back to the starting position.

Stability Ball Hamstring Stretch

Steps : 1.) Start off by lying on your back with an exercise placed in front of one of your legs that is extended straight backwards with your toes pointed and the opposite leg used as a support, bent at the knee resting the ball on top of the thigh. 2.) Making sure that your extended leg stays straight, slowly stretch out your handstring and hold this position for 15 to 30 seconds. 3.) Switch legs and repeat motion. Tips : 1.) Keep exercise ball in between legs through the entire stretch

Stability Ball Side Bend

Steps : 1.) Begin by sitting down on a stability ball keeping your spine straight and your feet planted firmly on the floor, using your left arm as a support for your body. 2.) Then stretch your right arm up and back so that your hand is elevated right above your head. 3.) Lean slowly over to your left with your head towards your left shoulder as far as you can until you feel a stretch. 4.) Hold for 15 to 30 seconds and then repeat with the opposite side.

Staggered Stance Box Jump

A Staggered Stance Box Jump is a plyometric exercise that targets explosive power, balance, and coordination. Begin by standing in front of the box with one foot slightly in front of the other. The front foot should be about 6-12 inches ahead of the other foot. Choose which foot you want to place forward based on your preference or for balancing purposes. Bend your knees slightly and lower your body into a quarter squat position, keeping your chest up and your back straight. Engage your core muscles to maintain stability. Explosively jump off both feet, driving through the balls of your feet and extending your hips, knees, and ankles simultaneously. As you jump, bring your rear foot forward and your front foot backward, switching their positions mid-air. Aim to land softly on top of the box with both feet at the same time. Absorb the impact by bending your knees and hips to cushion the landing. Maintain stability and control throughout the movement. Carefully step down from the box one foot at a time, returning to the starting position. Complete the desired number of repetitions, alternating the position of your feet for each jump.

Push-Up to Box Jump

Performing a push-up to box jump combines upper body strength with lower body explosiveness. Start in a plank position with your hands shoulder-width apart on the ground, wrists aligned with your shoulders. Ensure your body forms a straight line from your head to your heels, with your core engaged and your feet together. Lower your body toward the ground by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your sides. Lower your chest until it nearly touches the ground while maintaining a straight line from your head to your heels. Keep your core engaged and your body in a straight line throughout the movement. Ensure your chest touches the ground or comes close to it without resting on the ground. Press through your palms to extend your arms and push your body back up to the starting plank position. Fully extend your arms at the top of the push-up, keeping your body in a straight line. After completing the push-up, explosively jump both feet forward toward the box. Swing your arms upward to generate momentum for the jump. Simultaneously jump onto the plyometric box with both feet, aiming to fully extend your hips and knees at the top of the jump. Land softly and securely on top of the box, ensuring that your weight is evenly distributed. Step or jump down from the box with control, then return to the starting position to prepare for the next repetition. Repeat the push-up to box jump for the desired number of repetitions or as prescribed in your training program.

Dumbbell Incline One-Arm Hammer Press (Stability Ball)

Steps : 1.) Start by laying down on an incline bench with your feet flat on the floor and holding a dumbbell in one hand in a hammer grip position with arm extended straight over your chest. 2.) Then slowly lower your arm until it is at about shoulder level, keeping a 90-degree angle in your arm until you feel tension in your chest. 3.) Hold this position for a count then return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.