Balance and coordination exercises

Balance and coordination exercises in the Fitness Coach catalogue: 154 exercises. Mostly for: Legs, Quads, Glutes.

  • Dumbbell Half Kneeling Shoulder Press

    The Dumbbell Half Kneeling Shoulder Press is an exercise that targets the deltoids, triceps, and core. It involves pressing a dumbbell overhead while in a half-kneeling position, which helps improve shoulder stability and core engagement.
    ShouldersIntermediate
  • One-Arm Landmine Standing Shoulder Press

    The One-Arm Landmine Standing Shoulder Press is an effective exercise targeting the deltoids, triceps, and upper chest. It utilizes a landmine setup to provide a unique angle of resistance, enhancing shoulder stability and unilateral strength. This exercise is beneficial for improving shoulder mobility and core engagement.
    ShouldersIntermediate
  • Box Jumps

    Box jumps are a plyometric exercise that involves jumping from the ground onto a raised platform, such as a box or bench. This exercise targets the lower body muscles, including the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and calves, while also engaging the core for stabilization. Box jumps are effective for improving explosive power, agility, and overall athletic performance.
    LegsIntermediate
  • Frog Planche

    The Frog Planche is an advanced bodyweight exercise that focuses on building strength and balance in the upper body and core. It involves supporting the body parallel to the ground with only the hands, while the knees rest on the elbows. This exercise targets the shoulders, chest, triceps, and core muscles, enhancing stability and control.
    TricepsAdvanced
  • Dumbbell Jump

    The Dumbbell Jump is a dynamic exercise that combines strength and plyometrics to enhance explosive power, particularly in the lower body. It primarily targets the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and calves while also engaging the core for stability.
    LegsAdvanced
  • Barbell Walking Lunges

    The Barbell Lunge is a compound lower body exercise that targets the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and calves. It also engages the core for stability. This exercise involves stepping forward with one leg while maintaining a barbell across the upper back, then lowering the hips until both knees are bent at approximately 90 degrees.
    LegsBeginner
  • Plank

    The plank is an isometric core exercise that involves maintaining a position similar to a push-up for the maximum possible time. It primarily targets the abdominal muscles, but also engages the shoulders, back, and glutes. This exercise helps improve core strength, stability, and endurance.
    AbsBeginner
  • Dead Bug with Ball

    Dead Bug is a supine core-stability exercise that coordinates opposite arm and leg movement while the trunk remains controlled. It develops abdominal control, hip coordination, and low-back stability.
    AbsBeginner
  • Ring Pike

    The Ring Pike is an advanced bodyweight exercise that targets the core, shoulders, and upper body. It requires a pair of gymnastic rings and emphasizes balance, stability, and strength. This exercise is ideal for developing core control and shoulder stability.
    AbsAdvanced
  • Single-Leg Calf Raise

    The Standing Single Leg Calf Raise is an isolation exercise targeting the calf muscles, specifically the gastrocnemius and soleus. This exercise is performed by standing on one leg and raising the heel to engage the calf muscles, enhancing balance and muscular endurance.
    LegsBeginner
  • Single-Leg Deadlift

    The Single-Leg Deadlift is a unilateral exercise that targets the hamstrings, glutes, and core. It enhances balance, stability, and coordination while also improving lower body strength. This exercise can be performed with bodyweight, dumbbells, or kettlebells.
    LegsIntermediate
  • One-Arm Kettlebell Swing

    The One Arm Kettlebell Swing is a dynamic exercise that targets the posterior chain, including the glutes, hamstrings, and lower back, while also engaging the core and shoulders. It enhances power, coordination, and balance by requiring controlled movement and stabilization.
    LegsAdvanced
  • Side Plank Hip Abduction

    The Side Plank Hip Abduction is an advanced core and lower body exercise that targets the obliques, gluteus medius, and hip abductors. It enhances core stability, balance, and strength in the lateral muscles of the body.
    GlutesBeginner
  • Bird Dog Push-Up

    Bird Dog Push-Up is an advanced bodyweight pressing variation that combines a push-up with bird-dog-style limb control. It trains the chest, shoulders, triceps, core, balance, and coordination.
    TricepsBeginner
  • Hopping High Knee Tap

    The Hopping High Knee Tap is a dynamic cardio exercise that targets the lower body, particularly the quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, and glutes. It also engages the core for stability and balance. This exercise involves alternating high knee lifts with a hop, tapping each knee with the opposite hand.
    LegsBeginner
  • Pike Push-Up Between Chairs

    Pike Push-Up Between Chairs is a pike push-up variation using chairs as elevated supports. It retains the shoulder-dominant pressing angle while the support setup changes the available range and stability demand.
    ShouldersIntermediate
  • Poliquin Step-Up

    The Poliquin Step-Up is a lower body exercise that targets the quadriceps, glutes, and hamstrings. It is performed with a focus on controlled movement and balance, enhancing knee stability and strength. This exercise is named after Charles Poliquin, a renowned strength coach, and is particularly effective for athletes looking to improve their leg power and knee health.
    LegsBeginner
  • Wrist Push-Up

    Wrist Push-Up is a bodyweight forearm exercise involving movement at the wrists while the hands support part of the body. The wrist action, rather than a full elbow bend, distinguishes this variation from a conventional push-up.
    ForearmsIntermediate
  • Stability Ball Crunch

    The Stability Ball Crunch is an effective core exercise that targets the abdominal muscles. By performing this exercise on a stability ball, you engage more muscle fibers and improve balance and coordination. This exercise primarily works the rectus abdominis, with secondary engagement of the obliques and transverse abdominis.
    AbsBeginner
  • Barbell Rear Lunge On Step

    The Barbell Rear Lunge On Step is a compound lower body exercise that targets the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and calves. By incorporating a step, this variation increases the range of motion and challenges balance and coordination.
    GlutesIntermediate
  • Planche Push-Up

    The Planche Push-Up is an advanced bodyweight exercise that combines the planche hold with a push-up motion. It requires significant upper body strength, balance, and core stability. This exercise primarily targets the chest, shoulders, triceps, and core muscles.
    TricepsAdvanced
  • Scissors

    The Scissors exercise is a core-focused movement that targets the abdominal muscles, particularly the lower abs. It involves alternating leg movements that mimic the opening and closing of scissors, providing a dynamic challenge to stability and core strength.
    AbsBeginner
  • Full Planche

    The Full Planche is an advanced bodyweight exercise that requires significant strength, balance, and coordination. It involves holding your body parallel to the ground, supported only by your hands, with your arms straight and your legs extended behind you. This exercise primarily targets the shoulders, chest, core, and lower back.
    ShouldersAdvanced
  • Treadmill Climbing

    Treadmill Climbing is a cardiovascular exercise that simulates uphill walking or running. It primarily targets the lower body muscles, including the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and calves, while also engaging the core for stability. This exercise is effective for improving cardiovascular endurance, burning calories, and enhancing leg strength.
    LegsBeginner