Exercise Database

Smith Machine Single-Leg Calf Raise

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up the amount of weight on the smith machine that you would like to perform for this exercise 2.) Place a horizontal bench underneath the bar and either a step or block in front of the bench. 3.) Sit down in the middle of the bench and lower the bar down towards your waist rasting it upon your right thigh. 4.) Extend your left leg out in front of you and place the ball of your right foot on the block. 5.) Raise the bar up off of the rack and lower your right heel down towards the floor as far as possible then slowly raise your heels up off of the floor, squeezing your calf in the process. 6.) Hold for a count then return back to the starting position. 7.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Barbell One-Arm Floor Press

The one arm floor press exercise is a good exercise to build strength and coordination needed for weight training and is best done with a partner. Steps : 1.) Start by lying flat on your back with your knees slightly bent and keeping your feet planted firmly on the floor. 2.) Next have your partner stand above you and hand you the bar so that you are holding it in one hand. 3.) Slowly lower the barbell towards the floor so that your bicep is parallel to the floor and hold for a count. 4.) Return back up to the starting position and repeat for as many reps and sets as desired. 5.) Switch arms and repeat.

Assisted Chest Stretch

Steps : 1.) In this stretch you will need a partner behind you to assist. 2.) Start off by sitting upright on the floor with your partner behind you, placing your hands behind your head and legs extended out in front of you with a slight bend in the knees. 3.) Have your partner hold your elbows, then try and pull your elbows from behind your head for about 15 to 30 seconds then release. 4.) Then afterwards have your partner pull back on your elbows again but easily this time to help stretch out the chest muscles.

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.

Stability Ball Oblique Curl

Steps : 1.) Begin by lying down with the lower part of your back on an exercise ball and your feet planted firmly on the floor. 2.) Take your hands and extend them behind your head, placing your fingertips on your head to hold your chin up. 3.) Then take one of your hands to anchor your body on the ball, curl up your abdominals and squeeze, feeling the tension. 4.) Return back to the starting position and repeat for desired repetitions

Cable Rope Tricep Extension (Supine)

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up a rope attachment on a low pulley cable machine and laying on the floor with your head facing towards the machine and knees bent. 2.) Hold the rope with a neutral grip, keeping it close together, elevated behind your head as this will be your starting position. 3.) Slowly push the rope up and out in front of your body so that your arms are completely extended and squeeze your triceps. 4.) Return back to the starting position. 5.) 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.

Barbell One-Arm Side Deadlift

The barbell one arm side deadlift is an advanced exercise that works most of the muscles in the body and helps develop overall strength. Steps : 1.) Start by standing beside a barbell placed on the floor and grabbing the bar with an overhand grip in the center. 2.) Crouching down as if your were performing a squat, bend down so your thighs are parallel with the floor. 3.) Extend your legs slowly as you straighten your body up, drawing in your abs as you rise. Tips : 1.) Perform this exercise with an empty bar to become familiar with the movement before adding weights.

Dumbbell Incline One-Arm Fly

Steps : 1.) Start off by laying on an incline bench, with your feet flat on the floor, one arm holding a dumbbell and arm extended over your chest. 2.) Keeping your elbow slightly bent, lower the weight down until it is about chest level and hold. 3.) Return back to the starting position and repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Double Leg Stretch

Steps : 1.) Start off by lying on your back with your knees bent at 45-degrees and your feet flat on the floor hip width apart. 2.) Place your arms at your sides with your palms down and extend your spine through inhaling and exhaling. 3.) Keep your thighs connected, raise both of your knees so that they are at a 90-degree angle and aligned over your glutes and feet parallel to the floor. 4.) From there flex your upper body forward letting your head and shoulders come off of the floor and bring them towards your bent knees, feeling a stretch in your abdominals and pelvis. 5.) Hold this position for a few seconds then extending both of your arms and legs away from your body. 6.) Keep your feet together and straight out while hands open wide above your head. 7.) Take a deep breath in and return back to the center position with your knees bent and head pulling towards your pelvis. 8.) Repeat for a slow and steady motion until fully stretched.

Stability Ball Weight Plate Pullover

The pullover on a stability ball with a weight exercise uses a ball for core stabilization and help strengthen the back and hips. Steps : 1.) Start off grabbing a weight plate and sit on an exercise ball with your feet planted firmly on the floor in front of you. 2.) Lower your body so your upper abs are the only part of your body supported on the ball. 3.) Bring the weight plate to your chest with your arms extend. 4.) In an arcing motion raise the weight plate over and behind your head towards the floor until you start to feel a stretch in your core, back and chest muscles. 5.) Hold the position for a count. 6.) Return to starting position and repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Barbell Jerk

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off bringing yourself up as you would as in a normal jerk by standing up straight with the weighted barbell resting upon your shoulders and palms. 2.) Dip your knees a bit and use your momentum to overhead press the barbell above your head. 3.) Return back to the starting position 4.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed

Downward Facing Puppy Dog

Steps : 1.) Begin by kneeling on an exercise mat with your legs shoulder-width apart. As you do this, position your hands forward while lowering your head towards the floor. 2.) Keep your knees underneath your hips at all times so that your buttocks is raised high in the air. 3.) Relax an extend back through the hips and low back, holding this position for 5 to 10 long, slow breaths. 4.) Return back to the starting position and repeat.

Dumbbell One-Arm Wrist Curl Over Bench (Neutral)

Steps : 1.) Start by kneeling in front of a horizontal bench with your forearms rested upon the padding and holding a dumbbell in one hand with a neutral grip. 2.) Slowly lower the dumbbell down below the bench as far as possible squeezing your forearms and hold for a count. 3.) Then return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell Seated Bent-Over One-Arm Tricep Extension

The seated bent-over dumbbell triceps extension exercise uses a kickback movement to work the tricep muscle in each arm individually. Steps : 1.) Start by sitting on the edge of a bench with your feet rested flat on the floor in front of you and holding a dumbbell in your right hand. 2.) Slowly bring bring your right arm up to your side so that your dumbbell is almost parallel with your chest, making sure that you keep your lower arm vertical and pressing your arm back in an arc. 3.) Hold this position for a count, return back to the starting position, switch arms and repeat.

Smith Machine One-Arm Row

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up a smith machine at the bottom of the rack with the amount of weight that you would like to perform the exercise with. 2.) Stand to the side of the bar and bend over creating a 90 degree angle with your body, then slowly reach down with the arm on the side of the bar and grip with a neutral grip. 3.) Pull the bar up towards your side, squeezing in your back, and hold for a count. 4.) Return back to the starting position. 5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Stability Ball Weighted Wall Squat

Steps : 1.) Start by setting up an exercise ball against the wall, leaning your back up against the ball so it is positioned in the middle of your body and holding a dumbbell in each hand. 2.) Slowly lower your body towards the ground so that your thighs are parallel with the ground, so your upper back and head are rested on the exercise ball. 3.) Hold for a count then return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Single-Leg Box Jump

Single-leg box jumps are an advanced variation of the traditional box jump that specifically targets balance, stability, and explosiveness in one leg at a time. Start by standing facing the box with one foot firmly planted on the ground and the other foot hovering slightly above the floor. Keep your chest up, shoulders back, and core engaged to maintain stability throughout the movement. Your arms can be positioned for balance, either extended in front of you or bent at the elbows. Bend your knee slightly on the leg that's in contact with the ground, loading it like a spring. Explosively extend your hip, knee, and ankle as you jump upward off the ground. Drive your arms upward to help generate momentum. Simultaneously, lift the hovering foot to help propel yourself upward. Aim to land softly on the box with both legs that you jumped off. Ensure your entire foot is on the box, and your knee is bent to absorb the impact. You can progress to landing on the same leg that you jumped off once you have mastered this first technique. Focus on maintaining balance and stability upon landing. Engage your core and stabilizing muscles to control the movement. Carefully step down from the box with the same leg that you jumped off. Use control and balance to lower yourself back to the starting 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. Perform the same number of repetitions on each leg to ensure balance and symmetry in your training.