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Other Exercises

Browse all other exercises for strength training.

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Gironda Sternum Chins
Intermediate

Gironda Sternum Chins

Grasp the pull-up bar with a shoulder width underhand grip.

Lats
Biceps
+1
Other
Heavy Bag Thrust
Beginner

Heavy Bag Thrust

Utilize a heavy bag for this exercise. Assume an upright stance next to the bag, with your feet staggered, fairly wide apart. Place your hand on the bag at about chest height. This will be your starting position.

Chest
Core
+2
Other
Hurdle Hops
Beginner

Hurdle Hops

Set up a row of hurdles or other small barriers, placing them a few feet apart.

Hamstrings
Abductors
+3
Other
Incline Push-Up Depth Jump
Beginner

Incline Push-Up Depth Jump

For this drill you will need a box about 12 inches high, and two thick mats or aerobics steps.

Chest
Shoulders
+1
Other
Intermediate Groin Stretch
Intermediate

Intermediate Groin Stretch

Lie on your back with your legs extended. Loop a belt, rope, or band around one of your feet, and swing that leg as far to the side as you can. This will be your starting position.

Hamstrings
Other
Intermediate Hip Flexor and Quad Stretch
Intermediate

Intermediate Hip Flexor and Quad Stretch

Lie face down on the floor, with a rope, belt, or band looped around one foot.

Quadriceps
Other
Inverted Row with Straps
Beginner

Inverted Row with Straps

Hang a rope or suspension straps from a rack or other stable object. Grasp the ends and position yourself in a supine position hanging from the ropes. Your body should be straight with your heels on the ground with your arms fully extended. This will be your starting position.

Middle Back
Biceps
+1
Other
IT Band and Glute Stretch
Intermediate

IT Band and Glute Stretch

Loop a belt, rope, or band around one of your feet, and swing that leg across your body to the opposite side, keeping the leg extended as you lay on the ground. This will be your starting position.

Abductors
Other
Keg Load
Intermediate

Keg Load

To load kegs, place the desired number a distance from the loading platform, typically 30-50 feet.

Lower Back
Core
+9
Other
Kipping Muscle Up
Intermediate

Kipping Muscle Up

Grip the rings using a false grip, with the base of your palms on top of the rings.

Lats
Core
+6
Other
Knee/Hip Raise On Parallel Bars
Beginner

Knee/Hip Raise On Parallel Bars

Position your body on the vertical leg raise bench so that your forearms are resting on the pads next to the torso and holding on to the handles. Your arms will be bent at a 90 degree angle.

Core
Other
Lateral Box Jump
Beginner

Lateral Box Jump

Assume a comfortable standing position, with a short box positioned next to you. This will be your starting position.

Adductors
Abductors
+4
Other
Lateral Cone Hops
Beginner

Lateral Cone Hops

Position a number of cones in a row several feet apart.

Adductors
Abductors
+4
Other
Linear Depth Jump
Intermediate

Linear Depth Jump

You will need two boxes or benches spaced a few feet away from each other. Begin by standing on one box facing towards the other platform.

Quadriceps
Calves
+2
Other
Log Lift
Intermediate

Log Lift

Begin standing with the log in front of you. Grasp the handles, and begin to clean the log. As you are bent over to start the clean, attempt to get the log as high as possible, pulling it into your chest. Extend through the hips and knees to bring it up to complete the clean.

Shoulders
Core
+8
Other
London Bridges
Intermediate

London Bridges

Attach a climbing rope to a high beam or cross member. Below it, ensure that the smith machine bar is locked in place with the safeties and cannot move. Alternatively, a secure box could also be utilized.

Lats
Biceps
+2
Other
Lying Bent Leg Groin
Advanced

Lying Bent Leg Groin

Lie on your back with your knees bent and the soles of the feet pressed together. Have your partner hold your knees. This will be your starting position.

Adductors
Other
Lying Face Down Plate Neck Resistance
Intermediate

Lying Face Down Plate Neck Resistance

Lie face down with your whole body straight on a flat bench while holding a weight plate behind your head. Tip: You will need to position yourself so that your shoulders are slightly above the end of a flat bench in order for the upper chest, neck and face to be off the bench. This will be your starting position.

Neck
Other
Lying Face Up Plate Neck Resistance
Intermediate

Lying Face Up Plate Neck Resistance

Lie face up with your whole body straight on a flat bench while holding a weight plate on top of your forehead. Tip: You will need to position yourself so that your shoulders are slightly above the end of a flat bench in order for the traps, neck and head to be off the bench. This will be your starting position.

Neck
Other
Lying Hamstring
Advanced

Lying Hamstring

Lie on your back with your legs extended. Your partner should be kneeling beside you. Raise one leg up towards the ceiling and have your partner hold the ankle. Your partner can use their shoulder to brace your leg if necessary. This will be your starting position.

Hamstrings
Calves
Other
Mixed Grip Chin
Advanced

Mixed Grip Chin

Using a spacing that is just about 1 inch wider than shoulder width, grab a pull-up bar with the palms of one hand facing forward and the palms of the other hand facing towards you. This will be your starting position.

Middle Back
Biceps
+1
Other
Muscle Up
Intermediate

Muscle Up

Grip the rings using a false grip, with the base of your palms on top of the rings. Initiate a pull up by pulling the elbows down to your side, flexing the elbows.

Lats
Core
+6
Other
Neck-SMR
Intermediate

Neck-SMR

Using a muscle roller or a rolling pin, place the roller behind your head and against your neck. Make sure that you do not place the roller directly against the spine, but turned slightly so that the roller is pressed against the muscles to either side of the spine. This will be your starting position.

Neck
Other
One Arm Chin-Up
Advanced

One Arm Chin-Up

For this exercise, start out by placing a towel around a chin up bar.

Middle Back
Biceps
+2
Other
On-Your-Back Quad Stretch
Beginner

On-Your-Back Quad Stretch

Lie on a flat bench or step, and hang one leg and arm over the side.

Quadriceps
Other
Otis-Up
Beginner

Otis-Up

Secure your feet and lay back on the floor. Your knees should be bent. Hold a weight with both hands to your chest. This will be your starting position.

Core
Chest
+2
Other
Overhead Lat
Advanced

Overhead Lat

Sit upright on the floor with your partner behind you. Raise one arm straight up, and flex the elbow, attempting to touch your hand to your back. Your parner should hold your tricep and wrist. This will be your starting position.

Lats
Triceps
Other
Peroneals Stretch
Intermediate

Peroneals Stretch

In a seated position, loop a belt, rope, or band around one foot. This will be your starting position.

Calves
Other
Plate Pinch
Intermediate

Plate Pinch

Grab two wide-rimmed plates and put them together with the smooth sides facing outward

Forearms
Other
Plate Twist
Intermediate

Plate Twist

Lie down on the floor or an exercise mat with your legs fully extended and your upper body upright. Grab the plate by its sides with both hands out in front of your abdominals with your arms slightly bent.

Core
Other