Exercise Database

Barbell One-Arm Snatch

The one-arm snatch exercise is an advanced workout that targets most of the muscles of the body and helps improve overall strength. Steps : 1.) Start off standing with your feet shoulder width apart, and a slight bend in your knees. 2.) Grasp the bar with an overhead grip. 3.) Starting with the barbell held slightly above the knees, lift the weight up over your head, then back to shoulder height and finally back to starting position between near your knees.

Dumbbell One-Arm Lateral Raise (Stability Ball)

Steps : 1.) Start off by sitting straight up on a stability ball with both feet together and one hand holding a dumbbell. 2.) Lift the dumbbell to shoulder height, keeping the dumbbell straight during the entire motion then slowly return back to the starting position. 3.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as possible and then switch to the other arm.

Barbell Snatch from Blocks

Steps : 1.) Begin by standing in front of a barbell rested upon boxes, with your feet shoulder width apart and gripping the bar with a double overhand shoulder width grip. 2.) Bring the bar to about lower knee 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.

Stability Ball Rollover

Steps : 1.) Lay down on the floor with your legs extended and an exercise ball between your ankles. 2.) Keep your hands firmly positioned at the sides of your glutes. 3.) Using your abs, slowly bring the exercise ball up and over your body until the ball is resting on the floor above your head. 4.) Hold this position for up to 15 seconds and then return back slowly to the starting position.

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 One-Arm Bicep Curl on Stability Ball

Steps : 1.) Begin by sitting on an exercise ball holding a dumbbell in one hand and keeping both feet evenly planted on the floor. 2.) Slowly lift the weight up towards your shoulders and stopping at chest level, making sure to squeeze your bicep and isolate the motion. 3.) Return back to the starting position and repeat for as many reps as desired. 4.) Switch arms and repeat.

Stability Ball Half Moon Stretch

Steps : 1.) Take an exercise ball and sit on it with your feet planted flat on the floor keeping your hands on your knees. 2.) Sit straight up and flex with your abdominals. 3.) Raise both of your arms over your head and hold them together stretching out your core. 4.) While maintaining your upright position, slowly bend your upper body to one side in a half moon and hold. 5.) Feel a stretch in your upper body and abdominals and hold. 6.) Repeat on the opposite side for as many times as you would like.

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.

Dumbbell Cobra (Stability Ball)

Steps : 1.) Start by lying in a prone position with a stability ball positioned under your sternum. Keep your legs straight behind you and your arms at your sides. Take hold of a light pair of dumbbells. 2.) Squeeze with your glutes, extend your arms back towards your legs, keep your feet straight and lift your torso a few inches off the ball in an elevated position. 3.) Hold the position for a few seconds and return back to the start. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets 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.

Barbell Press on Stability Ball

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting upright on a stability ball with your feet in front of you and a weighted barbell rested upon your collarbone held in a shoulder width overhand grip. 2.) Slowly push the bar upward until your arms are fully extended above your head, squeezing your shoulders and hold for a count. 3.) Return back to the starting position. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell Incline One-Arm Press (Stability Ball)

Steps : 1.) Start by laying down on an exercise ball in an incline position with your feet flat on the floor and holding a dumbbell in one hand 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.

Dumbbell One-Arm Fly (Stability Ball)

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting on an exercise ball with a dumbbell in one hand. 2.) Slowly roll down making sure that your head and shoulders are on the ball and your feet are planted firmly on the floor in front of you. 3.) Position the dumbbell straight up over your chest and then lower your arm down letting it bend slightly until the weight reaches shoulder level. 4.) Return back to the starting position and repeat with the opposite arm for as many reps and sets as desired.

Dumbbell Alternating Arnold Press (Stability Ball)

Steps : 1.) Start by sitting on an exercise ball with a dumbbell in each hand. 2.) Elevate the dumbbells up towards your shoulders with your palms facing towards you in an Arnold Press position. 3.) Slowly press the dumbbells up towards the ceiling, rotating your wrists outward, until your arms are fully extended. 4.) Then return back to the starting position, rotating your wrists back inward, and repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

Barbell Clean From Blocks

Steps : 1.) To begin this exercise; start off with a weighted barbell rested on blocks right in front of your shins with a overhand grip. 2.) Bend down at the knees with your back straight, chest out, head facing forward and pull up on the barbell with the driving force from your heels. 3.) Extend out through your knees and hips in a jumping motion to push the bar upward. 4.) Most of the force should be driven through the initial momentum from the legs and hips with a slight pull from your arms. 5.) When you are full extended and upright, flex you arms with your elbows and pull yourself down allowing the barbell to roll up your forearms and rest on your palms and shoulder in a full squat position. 6.) Keep yourself in the full squat position until you have full control of the barbell. 7.) Then push yourself up with your heels into an upright position keeping your back straight and chest out. 8.) Repeat this exercise for as many repetitions as needed

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 Lat Stretch (Side lying)

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 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.