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compound | not applicable | 3/4 Sit-Up | pull | Lie down on the floor and secure your feet; Your legs should be bent at the knees; Place your hands behind or to the side of your head; You will begin with your back on the ground; This will be your starting position; Flex your hips and spine to raise your torso toward your knees; At the top of the contraction your tor... | body only | abdominals | The 3/4 Sit-Up exercise uses a pull force. The 3/4 Sit-Up exercise has a compound mechanic. The 3/4 Sit-Up exercise is performed with body only equipment. The 3/4 Sit-Up exercise primarily targets the abdominals muscle(s). The 3/4 Sit-Up exercise does not engage any secondary muscles. The 3/4 Sit-Up exercise is perform... |
not applicable | calves | 90/90 Hamstring | push | Lie on your back, with one leg extended straight out; With the other leg, bend the hip and knee to 90 degrees; You may brace your leg with your hands if necessary; This will be your starting position; Extend your leg straight into the air, pausing briefly at the top; Return the leg to the starting position; Repeat for ... | body only | hamstrings | The 90/90 Hamstring exercise uses a push force. The 90/90 Hamstring exercise is performed with body only equipment. The 90/90 Hamstring exercise primarily targets the hamstrings muscle(s). The 90/90 Hamstring exercise engages the calves muscle(s) as secondary muscles. The 90/90 Hamstring exercise is performed as such:... |
isolation | not applicable | Ab Crunch Machine | pull | Select a light resistance and sit down on the ab machine placing your feet under the pads provided and grabbing the top handles; Your arms should be bent at a 90 degree angle as you rest the triceps on the pads provided; This will be your starting position; At the same time, begin to lift the legs up as you crunch your... | machine | abdominals | The Ab Crunch Machine exercise uses a pull force. The Ab Crunch Machine exercise has a isolation mechanic. The Ab Crunch Machine exercise is performed with machine equipment. The Ab Crunch Machine exercise primarily targets the abdominals muscle(s). The Ab Crunch Machine exercise does not engage any secondary muscles. ... |
compound | shoulders | Ab Roller | pull | Hold the Ab Roller with both hands and kneel on the floor; Now place the ab roller on the floor in front of you so that you are on all your hands and knees (as in a kneeling push up position); This will be your starting position; Slowly roll the ab roller straight forward, stretching your body into a straight position;... | other | abdominals | The Ab Roller exercise uses a pull force. The Ab Roller exercise has a compound mechanic. The Ab Roller exercise is performed with other equipment. The Ab Roller exercise primarily targets the abdominals muscle(s). The Ab Roller exercise engages the shoulders muscle(s) as secondary muscles. The Ab Roller exercise is pe... |
isolation | not applicable | Adductor | static | Lie face down with one leg on a foam roll; Rotate the leg so that the foam roll contacts against your inner thigh; Shift as much weight onto the foam roll as can be tolerated; While trying to relax the muscles if the inner thigh, roll over the foam between your hip and knee, holding points of tension for 10-30 seconds;... | foam roll | adductors | The Adductor exercise uses a static force. The Adductor exercise has a isolation mechanic. The Adductor exercise is performed with foam roll equipment. The Adductor exercise primarily targets the adductors muscle(s). The Adductor exercise does not engage any secondary muscles. The Adductor exercise is performed as such... |
not applicable | not applicable | Adductor (Groin) | static | Lie on your back with your feet raised towards the ceiling; Have your partner hold your feet or ankles; Abduct your legs as far as you can; This will be your starting position; Attempt to squeeze your legs together for 10 or more seconds, while your partner prevents you from doing so; Now, relax the muscles in your leg... | not applicable | adductors | The Adductor (Groin) exercise uses a static force. The Adductor (Groin) exercise does not require any equipment. The Adductor (Groin) exercise primarily targets the adductors muscle(s). The Adductor (Groin) exercise does not engage any secondary muscles. The Adductor (Groin) exercise is performed as such: Lie on your ... |
isolation | glutes | Advanced Kettlebell Windmill | push | Clean and press a kettlebell overhead with one arm; Keeping the kettlebell locked out at all times, push your butt out in the direction of the locked out kettlebell; Keep the non-working arm behind your back and turn your feet out at a forty-five degree angle from the arm with the kettlebell; Lower yourself as far as p... | kettlebells | abdominals | The Advanced Kettlebell Windmill exercise uses a push force. The Advanced Kettlebell Windmill exercise has a isolation mechanic. The Advanced Kettlebell Windmill exercise is performed with kettlebells equipment. The Advanced Kettlebell Windmill exercise primarily targets the abdominals muscle(s). The Advanced Kettlebel... |
compound | not applicable | Air Bike | pull | Lie flat on the floor with your lower back pressed to the ground; For this exercise, you will need to put your hands beside your head; Be careful however to not strain with the neck as you perform it; Now lift your shoulders into the crunch position; Bring knees up to where they are perpendicular to the floor, with you... | body only | abdominals | The Air Bike exercise uses a pull force. The Air Bike exercise has a compound mechanic. The Air Bike exercise is performed with body only equipment. The Air Bike exercise primarily targets the abdominals muscle(s). The Air Bike exercise does not engage any secondary muscles. The Air Bike exercise is performed as such: ... |
not applicable | quadriceps | All Fours Quad Stretch | static | Start off on your hands and knees, then lift your leg off the floor and hold the foot with your hand; Use your hand to hold the foot or ankle, keeping the knee fully flexed, stretching the quadriceps and hip flexors; Focus on extending your hips, thrusting them towards the floor; Hold for 10-20 seconds and then switch ... | body only | quadriceps | The All Fours Quad Stretch exercise uses a static force. The All Fours Quad Stretch exercise is performed with body only equipment. The All Fours Quad Stretch exercise primarily targets the quadriceps muscle(s). The All Fours Quad Stretch exercise engages the quadriceps muscle(s) as secondary muscles. The All Fours Qu... |
isolation | forearms | Alternate Hammer Curl | pull | Stand up with your torso upright and a dumbbell in each hand being held at arms length; The elbows should be close to the torso; The palms of the hands should be facing your torso; This will be your starting position; While holding the upper arm stationary, curl the right weight forward while contracting the biceps as ... | dumbbell | biceps | The Alternate Hammer Curl exercise uses a pull force. The Alternate Hammer Curl exercise has a isolation mechanic. The Alternate Hammer Curl exercise is performed with dumbbell equipment. The Alternate Hammer Curl exercise primarily targets the biceps muscle(s). The Alternate Hammer Curl exercise engages the forearms m... |
isolation | not applicable | Alternate Heel Touchers | pull | Lie on the floor with the knees bent and the feet on the floor around 18-24 inches apart; Your arms should be extended by your side; This will be your starting position; Crunch over your torso forward and up about 3-4 inches to the right side and touch your right heel as you hold the contraction for a second; Exhale wh... | body only | abdominals | The Alternate Heel Touchers exercise uses a pull force. The Alternate Heel Touchers exercise has a isolation mechanic. The Alternate Heel Touchers exercise is performed with body only equipment. The Alternate Heel Touchers exercise primarily targets the abdominals muscle(s). The Alternate Heel Touchers exercise does no... |
isolation | forearms | Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl | pull | Sit down on an incline bench with a dumbbell in each hand being held at arms length; Tip: Keep the elbows close to the torso;This will be your starting position; While holding the upper arm stationary, curl the right weight forward while contracting the biceps as you breathe out; As you do so, rotate the hand so that t... | dumbbell | biceps | The Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl exercise uses a pull force. The Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl exercise has a isolation mechanic. The Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl exercise is performed with dumbbell equipment. The Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl exercise primarily targets the biceps muscle(s). The Alternate Inc... |
compound | abductors | Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound | push | Assume a comfortable stance with one foot slightly in front of the other; Begin by pushing off with the front leg, driving the opposite knee forward and as high as possible before landing; Attempt to cover as much distance to each side with each bound; It may help to use a line on the ground to guage distance from side... | not applicable | quadriceps | The Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound exercise uses a push force. The Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound exercise has a compound mechanic. The Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound exercise does not require any equipment. The Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound exercise primarily targets the quadriceps muscle(s). The Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound... |
compound | triceps | Alternating Cable Shoulder Press | push | Move the cables to the bottom of the tower and select an appropriate weight; Grasp the cables and hold them at shoulder height, palms facing forward; This will be your starting position; Keeping your head and chest up, extend through the elbow to press one side directly over head; After pausing at the top, return to th... | cable | shoulders | The Alternating Cable Shoulder Press exercise uses a push force. The Alternating Cable Shoulder Press exercise has a compound mechanic. The Alternating Cable Shoulder Press exercise is performed with cable equipment. The Alternating Cable Shoulder Press exercise primarily targets the shoulders muscle(s). The Alternatin... |
isolation | not applicable | Alternating Deltoid Raise | push | In a standing position, hold a pair of dumbbells at your side; Keeping your elbows slightly bent, raise the weights directly in front of you to shoulder height, avoiding any swinging or cheating; Return the weights to your side; On the next repetition, raise the weights laterally, raising them out to your side to about... | dumbbell | shoulders | The Alternating Deltoid Raise exercise uses a push force. The Alternating Deltoid Raise exercise has a isolation mechanic. The Alternating Deltoid Raise exercise is performed with dumbbell equipment. The Alternating Deltoid Raise exercise primarily targets the shoulders muscle(s). The Alternating Deltoid Raise exercise... |
compound | abdominals | Alternating Floor Press | push | Lie on the floor with two kettlebells next to your shoulders; Position one in place on your chest and then the other, gripping the kettlebells on the handle with the palms facing forward; Extend both arms, so that the kettlebells are being held above your chest; Lower one kettlebell, bringing it to your chest and turn ... | kettlebells | chest | The Alternating Floor Press exercise uses a push force. The Alternating Floor Press exercise has a compound mechanic. The Alternating Floor Press exercise is performed with kettlebells equipment. The Alternating Floor Press exercise primarily targets the chest muscle(s). The Alternating Floor Press exercise engages the... |
compound | biceps | Alternating Hang Clean | pull | Place two kettlebells between your feet; To get in the starting position, push your butt back and look straight ahead; Clean one kettlebell to your shoulder and hold on to the other kettlebell in a hanging position; Clean the kettlebell to your shoulder by extending through the legs and hips as you pull the kettlebell ... | kettlebells | hamstrings | The Alternating Hang Clean exercise uses a pull force. The Alternating Hang Clean exercise has a compound mechanic. The Alternating Hang Clean exercise is performed with kettlebells equipment. The Alternating Hang Clean exercise primarily targets the hamstrings muscle(s). The Alternating Hang Clean exercise engages the... |
compound | triceps | Alternating Kettlebell Press | push | Clean two kettlebells to your shoulders; Clean the kettlebells to your shoulders by extending through the legs and hips as you pull the kettlebells towards your shoulders; Rotate your wrists as you do so; Press one directly overhead by extending through the elbow, turning it so the palm faces forward while holding the ... | kettlebells | shoulders | The Alternating Kettlebell Press exercise uses a push force. The Alternating Kettlebell Press exercise has a compound mechanic. The Alternating Kettlebell Press exercise is performed with kettlebells equipment. The Alternating Kettlebell Press exercise primarily targets the shoulders muscle(s). The Alternating Kettlebe... |
isolation | biceps | Alternating Kettlebell Row | pull | Place two kettlebells in front of your feet; Bend your knees slightly and push your butt out as much as possible; As you bend over to get into the starting position grab both kettlebells by the handles; Pull one kettlebell off of the floor while holding on to the other kettlebell; Retract the shoulder blade of the work... | kettlebells | middle back | The Alternating Kettlebell Row exercise uses a pull force. The Alternating Kettlebell Row exercise has a isolation mechanic. The Alternating Kettlebell Row exercise is performed with kettlebells equipment. The Alternating Kettlebell Row exercise primarily targets the middle back muscle(s). The Alternating Kettlebell Ro... |
compound | abdominals | Alternating Renegade Row | pull | Place two kettlebells on the floor about shoulder width apart; Position yourself on your toes and your hands as though you were doing a pushup, with the body straight and extended; Use the handles of the kettlebells to support your upper body; You may need to position your feet wide for support; Push one kettlebell int... | kettlebells | middle back | The Alternating Renegade Row exercise uses a pull force. The Alternating Renegade Row exercise has a compound mechanic. The Alternating Renegade Row exercise is performed with kettlebells equipment. The Alternating Renegade Row exercise primarily targets the middle back muscle(s). The Alternating Renegade Row exercise ... |
isolation | not applicable | Ankle Circles | pull | Use a sturdy object like a squat rack to hold yourself; Lift the right leg in the air (just around 2 inches from the floor) and perform a circular motion with the big toe; Pretend that you are drawing a big circle with it; Tip: One circle equals 1 repetition; Breathe normally as you perform the movement; When you are d... | not applicable | calves | The Ankle Circles exercise uses a pull force. The Ankle Circles exercise has a isolation mechanic. The Ankle Circles exercise does not require any equipment. The Ankle Circles exercise primarily targets the calves muscle(s). The Ankle Circles exercise does not engage any secondary muscles. The Ankle Circles exercise is... |
not applicable | not applicable | Ankle On The Knee | static | From a lying position, bend your knees and keep your feet on the floor; Place your ankle of one foot on your opposite knee; Grasp the thigh or knee of the bottom leg and pull both of your legs into the chest; Relax your neck and shoulders; Hold for 10-20 seconds and then switch sides; | not applicable | glutes | The Ankle On The Knee exercise uses a static force. The Ankle On The Knee exercise does not require any equipment. The Ankle On The Knee exercise primarily targets the glutes muscle(s). The Ankle On The Knee exercise does not engage any secondary muscles. The Ankle On The Knee exercise is performed as such: From a lyi... |
not applicable | not applicable | Anterior Tibialis (Self Myofascial Release) | static | Begin seated on the ground with your legs bent and your feet on the floor; Using a Muscle Roller or a rolling pin, apply pressure to the muscles on the outside of your shins; Work from just below the knee to above the ankle, pausing at points of tension for 10-30 seconds; Repeat on the other leg; | other | calves | The Anterior Tibialis (Self Myofascial Release) exercise uses a static force. The Anterior Tibialis (Self Myofascial Release) exercise is performed with other equipment. The Anterior Tibialis (Self Myofascial Release) exercise primarily targets the calves muscle(s). The Anterior Tibialis (Self Myofascial Release) exer... |
compound | middle back | Anti-Gravity Press | push | Place a bar on the ground behind the head of an incline bench; Lay on the bench face down; With a pronated grip, pick the barbell up from the floor; Flex the elbows, performing a reverse curl to bring the bar near your chest; This will be your starting position; To begin, press the barbell out in front of your head by ... | barbell | shoulders | The Anti-Gravity Press exercise uses a push force. The Anti-Gravity Press exercise has a compound mechanic. The Anti-Gravity Press exercise is performed with barbell equipment. The Anti-Gravity Press exercise primarily targets the shoulders muscle(s). The Anti-Gravity Press exercise engages the middle back muscle(s) as... |
isolation | traps | Arm Circles | push | Stand up and extend your arms straight out by the sides; The arms should be parallel to the floor and perpendicular (90-degree angle) to your torso; This will be your starting position; Slowly start to make circles of about 1 foot in diameter with each outstretched arm; Breathe normally as you perform the movement; Con... | not applicable | shoulders | The Arm Circles exercise uses a push force. The Arm Circles exercise has a isolation mechanic. The Arm Circles exercise does not require any equipment. The Arm Circles exercise primarily targets the shoulders muscle(s). The Arm Circles exercise engages the traps muscle(s) as secondary muscles. The Arm Circles exercise ... |
compound | triceps | Arnold Dumbbell Press | push | Sit on an exercise bench with back support and hold two dumbbells in front of you at about upper chest level with your palms facing your body and your elbows bent; Tip: Your arms should be next to your torso; The starting position should look like the contracted portion of a dumbbell curl; Now to perform the movement, ... | dumbbell | shoulders | The Arnold Dumbbell Press exercise uses a push force. The Arnold Dumbbell Press exercise has a compound mechanic. The Arnold Dumbbell Press exercise is performed with dumbbell equipment. The Arnold Dumbbell Press exercise primarily targets the shoulders muscle(s). The Arnold Dumbbell Press exercise engages the triceps ... |
compound | shoulders | Around The Worlds | push | Lay down on a flat bench holding a dumbbell in each hand with the palms of the hands facing towards the ceiling; Tip: Your arms should be parallel to the floor and next to your thighs; To avoid injury, make sure that you keep your elbows slightly bent; This will be your starting position; Now move the dumbbells by crea... | dumbbell | chest | The Around The Worlds exercise uses a push force. The Around The Worlds exercise has a compound mechanic. The Around The Worlds exercise is performed with dumbbell equipment. The Around The Worlds exercise primarily targets the chest muscle(s). The Around The Worlds exercise engages the shoulders muscle(s) as secondary... |
compound | biceps | Atlas Stone Trainer | pull | This trainer is effective for developing Atlas Stone strength for those who don't have access to stones, and are typically made from bar ends or heavy pipe; Begin by loading the desired weight onto the bar; Straddle the weight, wrapping your arms around the implement, bending at the hips; Begin by pulling the weight up... | other | lower back | The Atlas Stone Trainer exercise uses a pull force. The Atlas Stone Trainer exercise has a compound mechanic. The Atlas Stone Trainer exercise is performed with other equipment. The Atlas Stone Trainer exercise primarily targets the lower back muscle(s). The Atlas Stone Trainer exercise engages the biceps muscle(s) as ... |
compound | abdominals | Atlas Stones | pull | Begin with the atlas stone between your feet; Bend at the hips to wrap your arms vertically around the Atlas Stone, attempting to get your fingers underneath the stone; Many stones will have a small flat portion on the bottom, which will make the stone easier to hold; Pulling the stone into your torso, drive through th... | other | lower back | The Atlas Stones exercise uses a pull force. The Atlas Stones exercise has a compound mechanic. The Atlas Stones exercise is performed with other equipment. The Atlas Stones exercise primarily targets the lower back muscle(s). The Atlas Stones exercise engages the abdominals muscle(s) as secondary muscles. The Atlas St... |
compound | forearms | Axle Deadlift | pull | Approach the bar so that it is centered over your feet; You feet should be about hip width apart; Bend at the hip to grip the bar at shoulder width, allowing your shoulder blades to protract; Typically, you would use an over/under grip; With your feet and your grip set, take a big breath and then lower your hips and fl... | other | lower back | The Axle Deadlift exercise uses a pull force. The Axle Deadlift exercise has a compound mechanic. The Axle Deadlift exercise is performed with other equipment. The Axle Deadlift exercise primarily targets the lower back muscle(s). The Axle Deadlift exercise engages the forearms muscle(s) as secondary muscles. The Axle ... |
compound | middle back | Back Flyes With Bands | pull | Run a band around a stationary post like that of a squat rack; Grab the band by the handles and stand back so that the tension in the band rises; Extend and lift the arms straight in front of you; Tip: Your arms should be straight and parallel to the floor while perpendicular to your torso; Your feet should be firmly p... | bands | shoulders | The Back Flyes With Bands exercise uses a pull force. The Back Flyes With Bands exercise has a compound mechanic. The Back Flyes With Bands exercise is performed with bands equipment. The Back Flyes With Bands exercise primarily targets the shoulders muscle(s). The Back Flyes With Bands exercise engages the middle back... |
compound | calves | Backward Drag | pull | Load a sled with the desired weight, attaching a rope or straps to the sled that you can hold onto; Begin the exercise by moving backwards for a given distance; Leaning back, extend through the legs for short steps to move as quickly as possible; | other | quadriceps | The Backward Drag exercise uses a pull force. The Backward Drag exercise has a compound mechanic. The Backward Drag exercise is performed with other equipment. The Backward Drag exercise primarily targets the quadriceps muscle(s). The Backward Drag exercise engages the calves muscle(s) as secondary muscles. The Backwar... |
compound | not applicable | Backward Medicine Ball Throw | push | This exercise is best done with a partner; If you lack a partner, the ball can be thrown and retrieved or thrown against a wall; Begin standing a few meters in front of your partner, both facing the same direction; Begin holding the ball between your legs; Squat down and then forcefully reverse direction, coming to ful... | medicine ball | shoulders | The Backward Medicine Ball Throw exercise uses a push force. The Backward Medicine Ball Throw exercise has a compound mechanic. The Backward Medicine Ball Throw exercise is performed with medicine ball equipment. The Backward Medicine Ball Throw exercise primarily targets the shoulders muscle(s). The Backward Medicine ... |
compound | hamstrings | Balance Board | not applicable | Place a balance board in front of you; Stand up on it and try to balance yourself; Hold the balance for as long as desired; | other | calves | The Balance Board exercise has a compound mechanic. The Balance Board exercise is performed with other equipment. The Balance Board exercise primarily targets the calves muscle(s). The Balance Board exercise engages the hamstrings muscle(s) as secondary muscles. The Balance Board exercise is performed as such: Place a... |
isolation | calves | Ball Leg Curl | pull | Begin on the floor laying on your back with your feet on top of the ball; Position the ball so that when your legs are extended your ankles are on top of the ball; This will be your starting position; Raise your hips off of the ground, keeping your weight on the shoulder blades and your feet; Flex the knees, pulling th... | exercise ball | hamstrings | The Ball Leg Curl exercise uses a pull force. The Ball Leg Curl exercise has a isolation mechanic. The Ball Leg Curl exercise is performed with exercise ball equipment. The Ball Leg Curl exercise primarily targets the hamstrings muscle(s). The Ball Leg Curl exercise engages the calves muscle(s) as secondary muscles. Th... |
compound | abdominals | Band Assisted Pull-Up | not applicable | Choke the band around the center of the pullup bar; You can use different bands to provide varying levels of assistance; Pull the end of the band down, and place one bent knee into the loop, ensuring it won't slip out; Take a medium to wide grip on the bar; This will be your starting position; Pull yourself upward by c... | other | lats | The Band Assisted Pull-Up exercise has a compound mechanic. The Band Assisted Pull-Up exercise is performed with other equipment. The Band Assisted Pull-Up exercise primarily targets the lats muscle(s). The Band Assisted Pull-Up exercise engages the abdominals muscle(s) as secondary muscles. The Band Assisted Pull-Up ... |
compound | glutes | Band Good Morning | pull | Using a 41 inch band, stand on one end, spreading your feet a small amount; Bend at the hips to loop the end of the band behind your neck; This will be your starting position; Keeping your legs straight, extend through the hips to come to a near vertical position; Ensure that you do not round your back as you go down b... | bands | hamstrings | The Band Good Morning exercise uses a pull force. The Band Good Morning exercise has a compound mechanic. The Band Good Morning exercise is performed with bands equipment. The Band Good Morning exercise primarily targets the hamstrings muscle(s). The Band Good Morning exercise engages the glutes muscle(s) as secondary ... |
compound | glutes | Band Good Morning (Pull Through) | pull | Loop the band around a post; Standing a little ways away, loop the opposite end around the neck; Your hands can help hold the band in position; Begin by bending at the hips, getting your butt back as far as possible; Keep your back flat and bend forward to about 90 degrees; Your knees should be only slightly bent; Retu... | bands | hamstrings | The Band Good Morning (Pull Through) exercise uses a pull force. The Band Good Morning (Pull Through) exercise has a compound mechanic. The Band Good Morning (Pull Through) exercise is performed with bands equipment. The Band Good Morning (Pull Through) exercise primarily targets the hamstrings muscle(s). The Band Good... |
isolation | not applicable | Band Hip Adductions | pull | Anchor a band around a solid post or other object; Stand with your left side to the post, and put your right foot through the band, getting it around the ankle; Stand up straight and hold onto the post if needed; This will be your starting position; Keeping the knee straight, raise your right legs out to the side as fa... | bands | adductors | The Band Hip Adductions exercise uses a pull force. The Band Hip Adductions exercise has a isolation mechanic. The Band Hip Adductions exercise is performed with bands equipment. The Band Hip Adductions exercise primarily targets the adductors muscle(s). The Band Hip Adductions exercise does not engage any secondary mu... |
isolation | middle back | Band Pull Apart | pull | Begin with your arms extended straight out in front of you, holding the band with both hands; Initiate the movement by performing a reverse fly motion, moving your hands out laterally to your sides; Keep your elbows extended as you perform the movement, bringing the band to your chest; Ensure that you keep your shoulde... | bands | shoulders | The Band Pull Apart exercise uses a pull force. The Band Pull Apart exercise has a isolation mechanic. The Band Pull Apart exercise is performed with bands equipment. The Band Pull Apart exercise primarily targets the shoulders muscle(s). The Band Pull Apart exercise engages the middle back muscle(s) as secondary muscl... |
isolation | not applicable | Band Skull Crusher | push | Secure a band to the base of a rack or the bench; Lay on the bench so that the band is lined up with your head; Take hold of the band, raising your elbows so that the upper arm is perpendicular to the floor; With the elbow flexed, the band should be above your head; This will be your starting position; Extend through t... | bands | triceps | The Band Skull Crusher exercise uses a push force. The Band Skull Crusher exercise has a isolation mechanic. The Band Skull Crusher exercise is performed with bands equipment. The Band Skull Crusher exercise primarily targets the triceps muscle(s). The Band Skull Crusher exercise does not engage any secondary muscles. ... |
compound | lower back | Barbell Ab Rollout | pull | For this exercise you will need to get into a pushup position, but instead of having your hands of the floor, you will be grabbing on to an Olympic barbell (loaded with 5-10 lbs on each side) instead; This will be your starting position; While keeping a slight arch on your back, lift your hips and roll the barbell towa... | barbell | abdominals | The Barbell Ab Rollout exercise uses a pull force. The Barbell Ab Rollout exercise has a compound mechanic. The Barbell Ab Rollout exercise is performed with barbell equipment. The Barbell Ab Rollout exercise primarily targets the abdominals muscle(s). The Barbell Ab Rollout exercise engages the lower back muscle(s) as... |
compound | lower back | Barbell Ab Rollout (On Knees) | pull | Hold an Olympic barbell loaded with 5-10lbs on each side and kneel on the floor; Now place the barbell on the floor in front of you so that you are on all your hands and knees (as in a kneeling push up position); This will be your starting position; Slowly roll the barbell straight forward, stretching your body into a ... | barbell | abdominals | The Barbell Ab Rollout (On Knees) exercise uses a pull force. The Barbell Ab Rollout (On Knees) exercise has a compound mechanic. The Barbell Ab Rollout (On Knees) exercise is performed with barbell equipment. The Barbell Ab Rollout (On Knees) exercise primarily targets the abdominals muscle(s). The Barbell Ab Rollout ... |
compound | shoulders | Barbell Bench Press (Medium Grip) | push | Lie back on a flat bench; Using a medium width grip (a grip that creates a 90-degree angle in the middle of the movement between the forearms and the upper arms), lift the bar from the rack and hold it straight over you with your arms locked; This will be your starting position; From the starting position, breathe in a... | barbell | chest | The Barbell Bench Press (Medium Grip) exercise uses a push force. The Barbell Bench Press (Medium Grip) exercise has a compound mechanic. The Barbell Bench Press (Medium Grip) exercise is performed with barbell equipment. The Barbell Bench Press (Medium Grip) exercise primarily targets the chest muscle(s). The Barbell ... |
isolation | forearms | Barbell Curl | pull | Stand up with your torso upright while holding a barbell at a shoulder-width grip; The palm of your hands should be facing forward and the elbows should be close to the torso; This will be your starting position; While holding the upper arms stationary, curl the weights forward while contracting the biceps as you breat... | barbell | biceps | The Barbell Curl exercise uses a pull force. The Barbell Curl exercise has a isolation mechanic. The Barbell Curl exercise is performed with barbell equipment. The Barbell Curl exercise primarily targets the biceps muscle(s). The Barbell Curl exercise engages the forearms muscle(s) as secondary muscles. The Barbell Cur... |
isolation | not applicable | Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline | pull | Lie against an incline bench, with your arms holding a barbell and hanging down in a horizontal line; This will be your starting position; While keeping the upper arms stationary, curl the weight up as high as you can while squeezing the biceps; Breathe out as you perform this portion of the movement; Tip: Only the for... | barbell | biceps | The Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline exercise uses a pull force. The Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline exercise has a isolation mechanic. The Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline exercise is performed with barbell equipment. The Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline exercise primarily targets the biceps m... |
compound | calves | Barbell Deadlift | pull | Stand in front of a loaded barbell; While keeping the back as straight as possible, bend your knees, bend forward and grasp the bar using a medium (shoulder width) overhand grip; This will be the starting position of the exercise; Tip: If it is difficult to hold on to the bar with this grip, alternate your grip or use ... | barbell | lower back | The Barbell Deadlift exercise uses a pull force. The Barbell Deadlift exercise has a compound mechanic. The Barbell Deadlift exercise is performed with barbell equipment. The Barbell Deadlift exercise primarily targets the lower back muscle(s). The Barbell Deadlift exercise engages the calves muscle(s) as secondary mus... |
compound | calves | Barbell Full Squat | push | This exercise is best performed inside a squat rack for safety purposes; To begin, first set the bar on a rack just above shoulder level; Once the correct height is chosen and the bar is loaded, step under the bar and place the back of your shoulders (slightly below the neck) across it; Hold on to the bar using both ar... | barbell | quadriceps | The Barbell Full Squat exercise uses a push force. The Barbell Full Squat exercise has a compound mechanic. The Barbell Full Squat exercise is performed with barbell equipment. The Barbell Full Squat exercise primarily targets the quadriceps muscle(s). The Barbell Full Squat exercise engages the calves muscle(s) as sec... |
compound | calves | Barbell Glute Bridge | push | Begin seated on the ground with a loaded barbell over your legs; Using a fat bar or having a pad on the bar can greatly reduce the discomfort caused by this exercise; Roll the bar so that it is directly above your hips, and lay down flat on the floor; Begin the movement by driving through with your heels, extending you... | barbell | glutes | The Barbell Glute Bridge exercise uses a push force. The Barbell Glute Bridge exercise has a compound mechanic. The Barbell Glute Bridge exercise is performed with barbell equipment. The Barbell Glute Bridge exercise primarily targets the glutes muscle(s). The Barbell Glute Bridge exercise engages the calves muscle(s) ... |
compound | shoulders | Barbell Guillotine Bench Press | push | Using a medium width grip (a grip that creates a 90-degree angle in the middle of the movement between the forearms and the upper arms), lift the bar from the rack and hold it straight over your neck with your arms locked; This will be your starting position; As you breathe in, bring the bar down slowly until it is abo... | barbell | chest | The Barbell Guillotine Bench Press exercise uses a push force. The Barbell Guillotine Bench Press exercise has a compound mechanic. The Barbell Guillotine Bench Press exercise is performed with barbell equipment. The Barbell Guillotine Bench Press exercise primarily targets the chest muscle(s). The Barbell Guillotine B... |
compound | calves | Barbell Hack Squat | push | Stand up straight while holding a barbell behind you at arms length and your feet at shoulder width; Tip: A shoulder width grip is best with the palms of your hands facing back; You can use wrist wraps for this exercise for a better grip; This will be your starting position; While keeping your head and eyes up and back... | barbell | quadriceps | The Barbell Hack Squat exercise uses a push force. The Barbell Hack Squat exercise has a compound mechanic. The Barbell Hack Squat exercise is performed with barbell equipment. The Barbell Hack Squat exercise primarily targets the quadriceps muscle(s). The Barbell Hack Squat exercise engages the calves muscle(s) as sec... |
compound | calves | Barbell Hip Thrust | push | Begin seated on the ground with a bench directly behind you; Have a loaded barbell over your legs; Using a fat bar or having a pad on the bar can greatly reduce the discomfort caused by this exercise; Roll the bar so that it is directly above your hips, and lean back against the bench so that your shoulder blades are n... | barbell | glutes | The Barbell Hip Thrust exercise uses a push force. The Barbell Hip Thrust exercise has a compound mechanic. The Barbell Hip Thrust exercise is performed with barbell equipment. The Barbell Hip Thrust exercise primarily targets the glutes muscle(s). The Barbell Hip Thrust exercise engages the calves muscle(s) as seconda... |
compound | shoulders | Barbell Incline Bench Press (Medium Grip) | push | Lie back on an incline bench; Using a medium-width grip (a grip that creates a 90-degree angle in the middle of the movement between the forearms and the upper arms), lift the bar from the rack and hold it straight over you with your arms locked; This will be your starting position; As you breathe in, come down slowly ... | barbell | chest | The Barbell Incline Bench Press (Medium Grip) exercise uses a push force. The Barbell Incline Bench Press (Medium Grip) exercise has a compound mechanic. The Barbell Incline Bench Press (Medium Grip) exercise is performed with barbell equipment. The Barbell Incline Bench Press (Medium Grip) exercise primarily targets t... |
compound | chest | Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise | push | Lie back on an Incline Bench; Using a medium width grip (a grip that is slightly wider than shoulder width), lift the bar from the rack and hold it straight over you with your arms straight; This will be your starting position; While keeping the arms straight, lift the bar by protracting your shoulder blades, raising t... | barbell | shoulders | The Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise exercise uses a push force. The Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise exercise has a compound mechanic. The Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise exercise is performed with barbell equipment. The Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise exercise primarily targets the shoulders muscle(s). The Barbell Incline ... |
compound | calves | Barbell Lunge | push | This exercise is best performed inside a squat rack for safety purposes; To begin, first set the bar on a rack just below shoulder level; Once the correct height is chosen and the bar is loaded, step under the bar and place the back of your shoulders (slightly below the neck) across it; Hold on to the bar using both ar... | barbell | quadriceps | The Barbell Lunge exercise uses a push force. The Barbell Lunge exercise has a compound mechanic. The Barbell Lunge exercise is performed with barbell equipment. The Barbell Lunge exercise primarily targets the quadriceps muscle(s). The Barbell Lunge exercise engages the calves muscle(s) as secondary muscles. The Barbe... |
compound | biceps | Barbell Rear Delt Row | pull | Stand up straight while holding a barbell using a wide (higher than shoulder width) and overhand (palms facing your body) grip; Bend knees slightly and bend over as you keep the natural arch of your back; Let the arms hang in front of you as they hold the bar; Once your torso is parallel to the floor, flare the elbows ... | barbell | shoulders | The Barbell Rear Delt Row exercise uses a pull force. The Barbell Rear Delt Row exercise has a compound mechanic. The Barbell Rear Delt Row exercise is performed with barbell equipment. The Barbell Rear Delt Row exercise primarily targets the shoulders muscle(s). The Barbell Rear Delt Row exercise engages the biceps mu... |
compound | glutes | Barbell Rollout from Bench | pull | Place a loaded barbell on the ground, near the end of a bench; Kneel with both legs on the bench, and take a medium to narrow grip on the barbell; This will be your starting position; To begin, extend through the hips to slowly roll the bar forward; As you roll out, flex the shoulder to roll the bar above your head; En... | barbell | abdominals | The Barbell Rollout from Bench exercise uses a pull force. The Barbell Rollout from Bench exercise has a compound mechanic. The Barbell Rollout from Bench exercise is performed with barbell equipment. The Barbell Rollout from Bench exercise primarily targets the abdominals muscle(s). The Barbell Rollout from Bench exer... |
isolation | not applicable | Barbell Seated Calf Raise | push | Place a block about 12 inches in front of a flat bench; Sit on the bench and place the ball of your feet on the block; Have someone place a barbell over your upper thighs about 3 inches above your knees and hold it there; This will be your starting position; Raise up on your toes as high as possible as you squeeze the ... | barbell | calves | The Barbell Seated Calf Raise exercise uses a push force. The Barbell Seated Calf Raise exercise has a isolation mechanic. The Barbell Seated Calf Raise exercise is performed with barbell equipment. The Barbell Seated Calf Raise exercise primarily targets the calves muscle(s). The Barbell Seated Calf Raise exercise doe... |
compound | chest | Barbell Shoulder Press | push | Sit on a bench with back support in a squat rack; Position a barbell at a height that is just above your head; Grab the barbell with a pronated grip (palms facing forward); Once you pick up the barbell with the correct grip width, lift the bar up over your head by locking your arms; Hold at about shoulder level and sli... | barbell | shoulders | The Barbell Shoulder Press exercise uses a push force. The Barbell Shoulder Press exercise has a compound mechanic. The Barbell Shoulder Press exercise is performed with barbell equipment. The Barbell Shoulder Press exercise primarily targets the shoulders muscle(s). The Barbell Shoulder Press exercise engages the ches... |
isolation | not applicable | Barbell Shrug | pull | Stand up straight with your feet at shoulder width as you hold a barbell with both hands in front of you using a pronated grip (palms facing the thighs); Tip: Your hands should be a little wider than shoulder width apart; You can use wrist wraps for this exercise for a better grip; This will be your starting position; ... | barbell | traps | The Barbell Shrug exercise uses a pull force. The Barbell Shrug exercise has a isolation mechanic. The Barbell Shrug exercise is performed with barbell equipment. The Barbell Shrug exercise primarily targets the traps muscle(s). The Barbell Shrug exercise does not engage any secondary muscles. The Barbell Shrug exercis... |
isolation | forearms | Barbell Shrug Behind The Back | pull | Stand up straight with your feet at shoulder width as you hold a barbell with both hands behind your back using a pronated grip (palms facing back); Tip: Your hands should be a little wider than shoulder width apart; You can use wrist wraps for this exercise for better grip; This will be your starting position; Raise y... | barbell | traps | The Barbell Shrug Behind The Back exercise uses a pull force. The Barbell Shrug Behind The Back exercise has a isolation mechanic. The Barbell Shrug Behind The Back exercise is performed with barbell equipment. The Barbell Shrug Behind The Back exercise primarily targets the traps muscle(s). The Barbell Shrug Behind Th... |
isolation | lower back | Barbell Side Bend | pull | Stand up straight while holding a barbell placed on the back of your shoulders (slightly below the neck); Your feet should be shoulder width apart; This will be your starting position; While keeping your back straight and your head up, bend only at the waist to the right as far as possible; Breathe in as you bend to th... | barbell | abdominals | The Barbell Side Bend exercise uses a pull force. The Barbell Side Bend exercise has a isolation mechanic. The Barbell Side Bend exercise is performed with barbell equipment. The Barbell Side Bend exercise primarily targets the abdominals muscle(s). The Barbell Side Bend exercise engages the lower back muscle(s) as sec... |
compound | calves | Barbell Side Split Squat | push | Stand up straight while holding a barbell placed on the back of your shoulders (slightly below the neck); Your feet should be placed wide apart with the foot of the lead leg angled out to the side; This will be your starting position; Lower your body towards the side of your angled foot by bending the knee and hip of y... | barbell | quadriceps | The Barbell Side Split Squat exercise uses a push force. The Barbell Side Split Squat exercise has a compound mechanic. The Barbell Side Split Squat exercise is performed with barbell equipment. The Barbell Side Split Squat exercise primarily targets the quadriceps muscle(s). The Barbell Side Split Squat exercise engag... |
compound | calves | Barbell Squat | push | This exercise is best performed inside a squat rack for safety purposes; To begin, first set the bar on a rack to just below shoulder level; Once the correct height is chosen and the bar is loaded, step under the bar and place the back of your shoulders (slightly below the neck) across it; Hold on to the bar using both... | barbell | quadriceps | The Barbell Squat exercise uses a push force. The Barbell Squat exercise has a compound mechanic. The Barbell Squat exercise is performed with barbell equipment. The Barbell Squat exercise primarily targets the quadriceps muscle(s). The Barbell Squat exercise engages the calves muscle(s) as secondary muscles. The Barbe... |
compound | calves | Barbell Squat To A Bench | push | This exercise is best performed inside a squat rack for safety purposes; To begin, first place a flat bench or a box behind you; The flat bench is used to teach you to set your hips back and to hit depth; Then, set the bar on a rack that best matches your height; Once the correct height is chosen and the bar is loaded... | barbell | quadriceps | The Barbell Squat To A Bench exercise uses a push force. The Barbell Squat To A Bench exercise has a compound mechanic. The Barbell Squat To A Bench exercise is performed with barbell equipment. The Barbell Squat To A Bench exercise primarily targets the quadriceps muscle(s). The Barbell Squat To A Bench exercise engag... |
compound | calves | Barbell Step Ups | push | Stand up straight while holding a barbell placed on the back of your shoulders (slightly below the neck) and stand upright behind an elevated platform (such as the one used for spotting behind a flat bench); This is your starting position; Place the right foot on the elevated platform; Step on the platform by extending... | barbell | quadriceps | The Barbell Step Ups exercise uses a push force. The Barbell Step Ups exercise has a compound mechanic. The Barbell Step Ups exercise is performed with barbell equipment. The Barbell Step Ups exercise primarily targets the quadriceps muscle(s). The Barbell Step Ups exercise engages the calves muscle(s) as secondary mus... |
compound | calves | Barbell Walking Lunge | push | Begin standing with your feet shoulder width apart and a barbell across your upper back; Step forward with one leg, flexing the knees to drop your hips; Descend until your rear knee nearly touches the ground; Your posture should remain upright, and your front knee should stay above the front foot; Drive through the hee... | barbell | quadriceps | The Barbell Walking Lunge exercise uses a push force. The Barbell Walking Lunge exercise has a compound mechanic. The Barbell Walking Lunge exercise is performed with barbell equipment. The Barbell Walking Lunge exercise primarily targets the quadriceps muscle(s). The Barbell Walking Lunge exercise engages the calves m... |
compound | chest | Battling Ropes | push | For this exercise you will need a heavy rope anchored at its center 15-20 feet away; Standing in front of the rope, take an end in each hand with your arms extended at your side; This will be your starting position; Initiate the movement by rapidly raising one arm to shoulder level as quickly as you can; As you let tha... | other | shoulders | The Battling Ropes exercise uses a push force. The Battling Ropes exercise has a compound mechanic. The Battling Ropes exercise is performed with other equipment. The Battling Ropes exercise primarily targets the shoulders muscle(s). The Battling Ropes exercise engages the chest muscle(s) as secondary muscles. The Batt... |
compound | calves | Bear Crawl Sled Drags | push | Wearing either a harness or a loose weight belt, attach the chain to the back so that you will be facing away from the sled; Bend down so that your hands are on the ground; Your back should be flat and knees bent; This is your starting position; Begin by driving with legs, alternating left and right; Use your hands to ... | other | quadriceps | The Bear Crawl Sled Drags exercise uses a push force. The Bear Crawl Sled Drags exercise has a compound mechanic. The Bear Crawl Sled Drags exercise is performed with other equipment. The Bear Crawl Sled Drags exercise primarily targets the quadriceps muscle(s). The Bear Crawl Sled Drags exercise engages the calves mus... |
isolation | shoulders | Behind Head Chest Stretch | static | Sit upright on the floor with your partner behind you; Place your hands behind your hand, and push your elbows back as far as you can; Your partner should hold your elbows; This will be your starting position; Gently attempt to pull your elbows forward with your hands still behind your head for 10 or more seconds; Your... | other | chest | The Behind Head Chest Stretch exercise uses a static force. The Behind Head Chest Stretch exercise has a isolation mechanic. The Behind Head Chest Stretch exercise is performed with other equipment. The Behind Head Chest Stretch exercise primarily targets the chest muscle(s). The Behind Head Chest Stretch exercise enga... |
compound | chest | Bench Dips | push | For this exercise you will need to place a bench behind your back; With the bench perpendicular to your body, and while looking away from it, hold on to the bench on its edge with the hands fully extended, separated at shoulder width; The legs will be extended forward, bent at the waist and perpendicular to your torso;... | body only | triceps | The Bench Dips exercise uses a push force. The Bench Dips exercise has a compound mechanic. The Bench Dips exercise is performed with body only equipment. The Bench Dips exercise primarily targets the triceps muscle(s). The Bench Dips exercise engages the chest muscle(s) as secondary muscles. The Bench Dips exercise is... |
compound | calves | Bench Jump | push | Begin with a box or bench 1-2 feet in front of you; Stand with your feet shoulder width apart; This will be your starting position; Perform a short squat in preparation for the jump; swing your arms behind you; Rebound out of this position, extending through the hips, knees, and ankles to jump as high as possible; Swin... | body only | quadriceps | The Bench Jump exercise uses a push force. The Bench Jump exercise has a compound mechanic. The Bench Jump exercise is performed with body only equipment. The Bench Jump exercise primarily targets the quadriceps muscle(s). The Bench Jump exercise engages the calves muscle(s) as secondary muscles. The Bench Jump exercis... |
compound | chest | Bench Press (Powerlifting) | push | Begin by lying on the bench, getting your head beyond the bar if possible; Tuck your feet underneath you and arch your back; Using the bar to help support your weight, lift your shoulder off the bench and retract them, squeezing the shoulder blades together; Use your feet to drive your traps into the bench; Maintain th... | barbell | triceps | The Bench Press (Powerlifting) exercise uses a push force. The Bench Press (Powerlifting) exercise has a compound mechanic. The Bench Press (Powerlifting) exercise is performed with barbell equipment. The Bench Press (Powerlifting) exercise primarily targets the triceps muscle(s). The Bench Press (Powerlifting) exercis... |
compound | shoulders | Bench Press With Bands | push | Using a flat bench secure a band under the leg of the bench that is nearest to your head; Once the band is secure, grab it by both handles and lie down on the bench; Extend your arms so that you are holding the band handles in front of you at shoulder width; Once at shoulder width, rotate your wrists forward so that th... | bands | chest | The Bench Press With Bands exercise uses a push force. The Bench Press With Bands exercise has a compound mechanic. The Bench Press With Bands exercise is performed with bands equipment. The Bench Press With Bands exercise primarily targets the chest muscle(s). The Bench Press With Bands exercise engages the shoulders ... |
compound | chest | Bench Press with Chains | push | Adjust the leader chain, shortening it to the desired length;Place the chains on the sleeves of the bar; Lying on the bench, get your head beyond the bar if possible; Tuck your feet underneath you and arch your back; Using the bar to help support your weight, lift your shoulder off the bench and retract them, squeezing... | barbell | triceps | The Bench Press with Chains exercise uses a push force. The Bench Press with Chains exercise has a compound mechanic. The Bench Press with Chains exercise is performed with barbell equipment. The Bench Press with Chains exercise primarily targets the triceps muscle(s). The Bench Press with Chains exercise engages the c... |
compound | calves | Bench Sprint | push | Stand on the ground with one foot resting on a bench or box with your heel close to the edge; Push off with your foot on top of the bench, extending through the hip and knee; Land with the opposite foot on top of the box, returning your other foot back to the start position; Continue alternating from one foot to anothe... | other | quadriceps | The Bench Sprint exercise uses a push force. The Bench Sprint exercise has a compound mechanic. The Bench Sprint exercise is performed with other equipment. The Bench Sprint exercise primarily targets the quadriceps muscle(s). The Bench Sprint exercise engages the calves muscle(s) as secondary muscles. The Bench Sprint... |
compound | chest | Bent-Arm Barbell Pullover | pull | Lie on a flat bench with a barbell using a shoulder grip width; Hold the bar straight over your chest with a bend in your arms; This will be your starting position; While keeping your arms in the bent arm position, lower the weight slowly in an arc behind your head while breathing in until you feel a stretch on the che... | barbell | lats | The Bent-Arm Barbell Pullover exercise uses a pull force. The Bent-Arm Barbell Pullover exercise has a compound mechanic. The Bent-Arm Barbell Pullover exercise is performed with barbell equipment. The Bent-Arm Barbell Pullover exercise primarily targets the lats muscle(s). The Bent-Arm Barbell Pullover exercise engage... |
compound | lats | Bent-Arm Dumbbell Pullover | push | Place a dumbbell standing up on a flat bench; Ensuring that the dumbbell stays securely placed at the top of the bench, lie perpendicular to the bench (torso across it as in forming a cross) with only your shoulders lying on the surface; Hips should be below the bench and legs bent with feet firmly on the floor; The he... | dumbbell | chest | The Bent-Arm Dumbbell Pullover exercise uses a push force. The Bent-Arm Dumbbell Pullover exercise has a compound mechanic. The Bent-Arm Dumbbell Pullover exercise is performed with dumbbell equipment. The Bent-Arm Dumbbell Pullover exercise primarily targets the chest muscle(s). The Bent-Arm Dumbbell Pullover exercise... |
compound | not applicable | Bent-Knee Hip Raise | pull | Lay flat on the floor with your arms next to your sides; Now bend your knees at around a 75 degree angle and lift your feet off the floor by around 2 inches; Using your lower abs, bring your knees in towards you as you maintain the 75 degree angle bend in your legs; Continue this movement until you raise your hips off ... | body only | abdominals | The Bent-Knee Hip Raise exercise uses a pull force. The Bent-Knee Hip Raise exercise has a compound mechanic. The Bent-Knee Hip Raise exercise is performed with body only equipment. The Bent-Knee Hip Raise exercise primarily targets the abdominals muscle(s). The Bent-Knee Hip Raise exercise does not engage any secondar... |
compound | biceps | Bent Over Barbell Row | pull | Holding a barbell with a pronated grip (palms facing down), bend your knees slightly and bring your torso forward, by bending at the waist, while keeping the back straight until it is almost parallel to the floor; Tip: Make sure that you keep the head up; The barbell should hang directly in front of you as your arms ha... | barbell | middle back | The Bent Over Barbell Row exercise uses a pull force. The Bent Over Barbell Row exercise has a compound mechanic. The Bent Over Barbell Row exercise is performed with barbell equipment. The Bent Over Barbell Row exercise primarily targets the middle back muscle(s). The Bent Over Barbell Row exercise engages the biceps ... |
isolation | not applicable | Bent Over Dumbbell Rear Delt Raise With Head On Bench | pull | Stand up straight while holding a dumbbell in each hand and with an incline bench in front of you; While keeping your back straight and maintaining the natural arch of your back, lean forward until your forehead touches the bench in front of you; Let the arms hang in front of you perpendicular to the ground; The palms ... | dumbbell | shoulders | The Bent Over Dumbbell Rear Delt Raise With Head On Bench exercise uses a pull force. The Bent Over Dumbbell Rear Delt Raise With Head On Bench exercise has a isolation mechanic. The Bent Over Dumbbell Rear Delt Raise With Head On Bench exercise is performed with dumbbell equipment. The Bent Over Dumbbell Rear Delt Rai... |
isolation | lower back | Bent Over Low-Pulley Side Lateral | pull | Select a weight and hold the handle of the low pulley with your right hand; Bend at the waist until your torso is nearly parallel to the floor; Your legs should be slightly bent with your left hand placed on your lower left thigh; Your right arm should be hanging from your shoulder in front of you and with a slight ben... | cable | shoulders | The Bent Over Low-Pulley Side Lateral exercise uses a pull force. The Bent Over Low-Pulley Side Lateral exercise has a isolation mechanic. The Bent Over Low-Pulley Side Lateral exercise is performed with cable equipment. The Bent Over Low-Pulley Side Lateral exercise primarily targets the shoulders muscle(s). The Bent ... |
compound | biceps | Bent Over One-Arm Long Bar Row | pull | Put weight on one of the ends of an Olympic barbell; Make sure that you either place the other end of the barbell in the corner of two walls; or put a heavy object on the ground so the barbell cannot slide backward; Bend forward until your torso is as close to parallel with the floor as you can and keep your knees slig... | barbell | middle back | The Bent Over One-Arm Long Bar Row exercise uses a pull force. The Bent Over One-Arm Long Bar Row exercise has a compound mechanic. The Bent Over One-Arm Long Bar Row exercise is performed with barbell equipment. The Bent Over One-Arm Long Bar Row exercise primarily targets the middle back muscle(s). The Bent Over One-... |
compound | biceps | Bent Over Two-Arm Long Bar Row | pull | Put weight on one of the ends of an Olympic barbell; Make sure that you either place the other end of the barbell in the corner of two walls; or put a heavy object on the ground so the barbell cannot slide backward; Bend forward until your torso is as close to parallel with the floor as you can and keep your knees slig... | barbell | middle back | The Bent Over Two-Arm Long Bar Row exercise uses a pull force. The Bent Over Two-Arm Long Bar Row exercise has a compound mechanic. The Bent Over Two-Arm Long Bar Row exercise is performed with barbell equipment. The Bent Over Two-Arm Long Bar Row exercise primarily targets the middle back muscle(s). The Bent Over Two-... |
compound | biceps | Bent Over Two-Dumbbell Row | pull | With a dumbbell in each hand (palms facing your torso), bend your knees slightly and bring your torso forward by bending at the waist; as you bend make sure to keep your back straight until it is almost parallel to the floor; Tip: Make sure that you keep the head up; The weights should hang directly in front of you as ... | dumbbell | middle back | The Bent Over Two-Dumbbell Row exercise uses a pull force. The Bent Over Two-Dumbbell Row exercise has a compound mechanic. The Bent Over Two-Dumbbell Row exercise is performed with dumbbell equipment. The Bent Over Two-Dumbbell Row exercise primarily targets the middle back muscle(s). The Bent Over Two-Dumbbell Row ex... |
compound | biceps | Bent Over Two-Dumbbell Row With Palms In | pull | With a dumbbell in each hand (palms facing each other), bend your knees slightly and bring your torso forward, by bending at the waist, while keeping the back straight until it is almost parallel to the floor; Tip: Make sure that you keep the head up; The weights should hang directly in front of you as your arms hang p... | dumbbell | middle back | The Bent Over Two-Dumbbell Row With Palms In exercise uses a pull force. The Bent Over Two-Dumbbell Row With Palms In exercise has a compound mechanic. The Bent Over Two-Dumbbell Row With Palms In exercise is performed with dumbbell equipment. The Bent Over Two-Dumbbell Row With Palms In exercise primarily targets the ... |
compound | glutes | Bent Press | pull | Clean a kettlebell to your shoulder; Clean the kettlebell to your shoulders by extending through the legs and hips as you raise the kettlebell towards your shoulder; The wrist should rotate as you do so; This will be your starting position; Begin my leaning to the side opposite the kettlebell, continuing until you are ... | kettlebells | abdominals | The Bent Press exercise uses a pull force. The Bent Press exercise has a compound mechanic. The Bent Press exercise is performed with kettlebells equipment. The Bent Press exercise primarily targets the abdominals muscle(s). The Bent Press exercise engages the glutes muscle(s) as secondary muscles. The Bent Press exerc... |
not applicable | calves | Bicycling | not applicable | To begin, seat yourself on the bike and adjust the seat to your height; | other | quadriceps | The Bicycling exercise is performed with other equipment. The Bicycling exercise primarily targets the quadriceps muscle(s). The Bicycling exercise engages the calves muscle(s) as secondary muscles. The Bicycling exercise is performed as such: To begin, seat yourself on the bike and adjust the seat to your height; |
not applicable | calves | Bicycling (Stationary) | not applicable | To begin, seat yourself on the bike and adjust the seat to your height; Select the desired option from the menu; You may have to start pedaling to turn it on; You can use the manual setting, or you can select a program to use; Typically, you can enter your age and weight to estimate the amount of calories burned during... | machine | quadriceps | The Bicycling (Stationary) exercise is performed with machine equipment. The Bicycling (Stationary) exercise primarily targets the quadriceps muscle(s). The Bicycling (Stationary) exercise engages the calves muscle(s) as secondary muscles. The Bicycling (Stationary) exercise is performed as such: To begin, seat yours... |
compound | chest | Board Press | push | Begin by lying on the bench, getting your head beyond the bar if possible; One to five boards, made out of 2x6's, can be screwed together and held in place by a training partner, bands, or just tucked under your shirt; Tuck your feet underneath you and arch your back; Using the bar to help support your weight, lift you... | barbell | triceps | The Board Press exercise uses a push force. The Board Press exercise has a compound mechanic. The Board Press exercise is performed with barbell equipment. The Board Press exercise primarily targets the triceps muscle(s). The Board Press exercise engages the chest muscle(s) as secondary muscles. The Board Press exercis... |
isolation | abdominals | Body-Up | push | Assume a plank position on the ground; You should be supporting your bodyweight on your toes and forearms, keeping your torso straight; Your forearms should be shoulder-width apart; This will be your starting position; Pressing your palms firmly into the ground, extend through the elbows to raise your body from the gro... | body only | triceps | The Body-Up exercise uses a push force. The Body-Up exercise has a isolation mechanic. The Body-Up exercise is performed with body only equipment. The Body-Up exercise primarily targets the triceps muscle(s). The Body-Up exercise engages the abdominals muscle(s) as secondary muscles. The Body-Up exercise is performed a... |
isolation | not applicable | Body Tricep Press | push | Position a bar in a rack at chest height; Standing, take a shoulder width grip on the bar and step a yard or two back, feet together and arms extended so that you are leaning on the bar; This will be your starting position; Begin by flexing the elbow, lowering yourself towards the bar; Pause, and then reverse the motio... | body only | triceps | The Body Tricep Press exercise uses a push force. The Body Tricep Press exercise has a isolation mechanic. The Body Tricep Press exercise is performed with body only equipment. The Body Tricep Press exercise primarily targets the triceps muscle(s). The Body Tricep Press exercise does not engage any secondary muscles. T... |
isolation | abdominals | Bodyweight Flyes | push | Position two equally loaded EZ bars on the ground next to each other; Ensure they are able to roll; Assume a push-up position over the bars, supporting your weight on your toes and hands with your arms extended and body straight; Place your hands on the bars; This will be your starting position; Using a slow and contro... | e-z curl bar | chest | The Bodyweight Flyes exercise uses a push force. The Bodyweight Flyes exercise has a isolation mechanic. The Bodyweight Flyes exercise is performed with e-z curl bar equipment. The Bodyweight Flyes exercise primarily targets the chest muscle(s). The Bodyweight Flyes exercise engages the abdominals muscle(s) as secondar... |
compound | biceps | Bodyweight Mid Row | pull | Begin by taking a medium to wide grip on a pull-up apparatus with your palms facing away from you; From a hanging position, tuck your knees to your chest, leaning back and getting your legs over your side of the pull-up apparatus; This will be your starting position; Beginning with your arms straight, flex the elbows a... | other | middle back | The Bodyweight Mid Row exercise uses a pull force. The Bodyweight Mid Row exercise has a compound mechanic. The Bodyweight Mid Row exercise is performed with other equipment. The Bodyweight Mid Row exercise primarily targets the middle back muscle(s). The Bodyweight Mid Row exercise engages the biceps muscle(s) as seco... |
compound | glutes | Bodyweight Squat | push | Stand with your feet shoulder width apart; You can place your hands behind your head; This will be your starting position; Begin the movement by flexing your knees and hips, sitting back with your hips; Continue down to full depth if you are able,and quickly reverse the motion until you return to the starting position;... | body only | quadriceps | The Bodyweight Squat exercise uses a push force. The Bodyweight Squat exercise has a compound mechanic. The Bodyweight Squat exercise is performed with body only equipment. The Bodyweight Squat exercise primarily targets the quadriceps muscle(s). The Bodyweight Squat exercise engages the glutes muscle(s) as secondary m... |
compound | calves | Bodyweight Walking Lunge | push | Begin standing with your feet shoulder width apart and your hands on your hips; Step forward with one leg, flexing the knees to drop your hips; Descend until your rear knee nearly touches the ground; Your posture should remain upright, and your front knee should stay above the front foot; Drive through the heel of your... | not applicable | quadriceps | The Bodyweight Walking Lunge exercise uses a push force. The Bodyweight Walking Lunge exercise has a compound mechanic. The Bodyweight Walking Lunge exercise does not require any equipment. The Bodyweight Walking Lunge exercise primarily targets the quadriceps muscle(s). The Bodyweight Walking Lunge exercise engages th... |
isolation | not applicable | Bosu Ball Cable Crunch With Side Bends | pull | Connect a standard handle to each arm of a cable machine, and position them in the most downward position; Grab a Bosu Ball and position it in front and center of the cable machine; Lie down on the Bosu Ball with the small of your back arched around the ball; Your rear end should be close to the floor without touching ... | cable | abdominals | The Bosu Ball Cable Crunch With Side Bends exercise uses a pull force. The Bosu Ball Cable Crunch With Side Bends exercise has a isolation mechanic. The Bosu Ball Cable Crunch With Side Bends exercise is performed with cable equipment. The Bosu Ball Cable Crunch With Side Bends exercise primarily targets the abdominals... |
compound | biceps | Bottoms-Up Clean From The Hang Position | pull | Initiate the exercise by standing upright with a kettlebell in one hand; Swing the kettlebell back forcefully and then reverse the motion forcefully; Crush the kettlebell handle as hard as possible and raise the kettlebell to your shoulder; | kettlebells | forearms | The Bottoms-Up Clean From The Hang Position exercise uses a pull force. The Bottoms-Up Clean From The Hang Position exercise has a compound mechanic. The Bottoms-Up Clean From The Hang Position exercise is performed with kettlebells equipment. The Bottoms-Up Clean From The Hang Position exercise primarily targets the f... |
compound | not applicable | Bottoms Up | pull | Begin by lying on your back on the ground; Your legs should be straight and your arms at your side; This will be your starting position; To perform the movement, tuck the knees toward your chest by flexing the hips and knees; Following this, extend your legs directly above you so that they are perpendicular to the grou... | body only | abdominals | The Bottoms Up exercise uses a pull force. The Bottoms Up exercise has a compound mechanic. The Bottoms Up exercise is performed with body only equipment. The Bottoms Up exercise primarily targets the abdominals muscle(s). The Bottoms Up exercise does not engage any secondary muscles. The Bottoms Up exercise is perform... |
compound | abductors | Box Jump (Multiple Response) | push | Assume a relaxed stance facing the box or platform approximately an arm's length away; Arms should be down at the sides and legs slightly bent; Using the arms to aid in the initial burst, jump upward and forward, landing with feet simultaneously on top of the box or platform; Immediately drop or jump back down to the o... | other | hamstrings | The Box Jump (Multiple Response) exercise uses a push force. The Box Jump (Multiple Response) exercise has a compound mechanic. The Box Jump (Multiple Response) exercise is performed with other equipment. The Box Jump (Multiple Response) exercise primarily targets the hamstrings muscle(s). The Box Jump (Multiple Respon... |
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