Legs · Beginner
Machine Calf Raises
Machine Calf Raises target the calf muscles, primarily the gastrocnemius and soleus. This exercise is performed using a specialized machine that allows for controlled movement and resistance, making it effective for building strength and size in the lower leg muscles.
Chest · Intermediate
Decline Dumbbell Bench Press
A compound chest exercise using two independent weights on a head-down bench. It emphasizes the lower chest and combines chest pressing with elbow extension by the triceps.
Chest · Intermediate
Kneeling Wide Push-Up
The Kneeling Wide Hand Push Up is a bodyweight exercise targeting the chest, shoulders, and triceps. By performing this exercise on your knees with a wide hand placement, it reduces the load compared to a standard push-up, making it suitable for beginners or as a warm-up for more advanced athletes.
Chest · Intermediate
One-Arm Dumbbell Bench Press
A unilateral chest exercise that targets the pectoral muscles, triceps, and deltoids. This exercise enhances muscle symmetry, core stability, and overall strength by engaging stabilizing muscles to maintain balance.
Chest · Intermediate
Ring Push-Up
The Ring Push Up is an advanced upper body exercise that targets the chest, shoulders, and triceps while engaging the core for stability. It involves performing push-ups using gymnastic rings, which adds an element of instability, requiring greater muscle activation and control.
Chest · Beginner
Seated Cable Chest Press
A bilateral pressing exercise performed on an upright bench between two cable pulleys. It combines shoulder movement and elbow extension to train the chest with assistance from the triceps and front deltoids.
Full body · Advanced
Burpee (Narrower Stance, Deeper Squat)
A full-body bodyweight exercise combining a squat, a push-up and a vertical jump. This version uses a narrower foot placement and a deeper squat during the floor transition than the other confirmed variation. It combines upper- and lower-body effort with cardiovascular and coordination demands.
Chest · Intermediate
Lying Chest Press
The Hammer Bench Press is a variation of the traditional bench press performed using a hammer strength machine.
Legs · Beginner
Smith Seated Calf Raise
A seated calf-strength exercise using a Smith machine for external resistance. The bent-knee position emphasizes the soleus while the calves produce ankle plantar-flexion strength.
Chest · Intermediate
Standing Press Around
A dynamic shoulder exercise that targets the deltoids, trapezius, and upper chest. It involves a circular motion with a weight, engaging multiple muscle groups to improve shoulder stability and strength.
Chest · Intermediate
Kettlebell One Arm Floor Press
A unilateral horizontal press performed from the floor with a kettlebell. The floor limits the bottom range and emphasizes chest, triceps, shoulder control, and anti-rotation stability.
Chest · Intermediate
Chest Dips
Dips on parallel bars target the chest, triceps, and shoulders. This compound exercise emphasizes the lower part of the pectoral muscles and helps in building upper body strength and mass. Proper form is crucial to maximize effectiveness and prevent injury.
Chest · Intermediate
Cross Body One-Arm Strength Press
A unilateral exercise targeting the shoulders, chest, and triceps. It involves pressing a dumbbell across the body, engaging core stability and enhancing shoulder mobility. This exercise is beneficial for improving muscular balance and coordination.
Chest · Advanced
Lean Planche
An advanced bodyweight exercise that targets the shoulders, chest, and core.
Chest · Intermediate
Incline Hammer Chest Press
A compound exercise targeting the upper portion of the pectoral muscles, as well as engaging the anterior deltoids and triceps. This exercise is performed on an incline bench using dumbbells, with a neutral grip to emphasize muscle activation and reduce stress on the shoulder joints.
Core · Advanced
Flag
An advanced sideways bodyweight hold on a vertical pole with the body and joined legs extended horizontally. The upper and lower arms provide opposing support while the trunk resists sideways bending and rotation.
Shoulders · Advanced
Handstand Push-Up
A freestanding inverted bodyweight press for the shoulders and triceps. The demonstrated variation combines repeated elbow extension with whole-body balance on the hands, without support from a wall.
Triceps · Beginner
Assisted Machine Dips
Assisted Machine Dips target the triceps, chest, and shoulders. This exercise is performed on a dip machine with adjustable weight assistance, allowing for controlled movement and gradual strength development. It is suitable for beginners who may not yet have the strength to perform unassisted dips.
Legs · Beginner
Dumbbell Standing Calf Raises
Dumbbell Standing Calf Raises target the calf muscles, specifically the gastrocnemius and soleus. This exercise is performed while standing and holding a dumbbell in each hand, providing resistance to enhance muscle growth and strength in the lower legs.
Chest · Intermediate
Dumbbell Bench Press (Elbows Tucked)
A compound chest exercise performed with two dumbbells on a horizontal bench. The elbows travel closer to the torso, with the slight palm rotation shown in this version. The chest, triceps and front shoulders contribute to the press while each arm controls a separate weight.
Shoulders · Intermediate
Dumbbell Standing Alternate Press
A compound exercise targeting the shoulders, specifically the deltoid muscles. It also engages the triceps and upper chest, providing a balanced upper body workout. This exercise involves pressing dumbbells overhead in an alternating fashion while standing, promoting stability and coordination.
Shoulders · Intermediate
Seated Arnold Dumbbell Press
A compound shoulder exercise that targets the deltoids, particularly the anterior and lateral heads, while also engaging the triceps and upper chest.
Chest · Intermediate
Archer Push-Up
An advanced bodyweight pressing variation with asymmetrical loading between the arms. It develops chest, triceps, and shoulder strength while demanding trunk stability.
Chest · Intermediate
Clap Push-Up
The Clap Push Up is an advanced plyometric exercise that enhances upper body strength, explosiveness, and coordination. It primarily targets the chest, triceps, and shoulders, while also engaging the core for stability.
