Beginner Exercises
Perfect for those new to strength training.
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Single Dumbbell Raise
With a wide stance, hold a dumbell with both hands, grasping the head of the dumbbell instead of the handle. Your arms should be extended and hanging at the waist. This will be your starting position.
Single Leg Butt Kick
Begin by standing on one leg, with the bent knee raised. This will be your start position.
Single Leg Glute Bridge
Lay on the floor with your feet flat and knees bent.
Single-Leg High Box Squat
Position a box in a rack. Secure a band or rope in place above the box.
Single-Leg Hop Progression
Arrange a line of cones in front of you. Assume a relaxed standing position, balanced on one leg. Raise the knee of your opposite leg. This will be your starting position.
Single-Leg Lateral Hop
Stand to the side of a cone or hurdle. To get into the start position, stand on one leg with your knee slightly bent.
Single-Leg Leg Extension
Seat yourself in the machine and adjust it so that you are positioned properly. The pad should be against the lower part of the shin but not in contact with the ankle. Adjust the seat so that the pivot point is in line with your knee. Select a weight appropriate for your abilities.
Single Leg Push-off
Stand on the ground with one foot resting on the box, heel close to the edge.
Single-Leg Stride Jump
Stand to the side of a box with your inside foot on top of it, close to the edge.
Sit Squats
Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. This will be your starting position.
Sit-Up
Lie down on the floor placing your feet either under something that will not move or by having a partner hold them. Your legs should be bent at the knees.
Sled Drag - Harness
To begin, load the sled with the desired weight and attach the pulling strap. You can pull with handles, use a harness, or attach the pulling strap to a weight belt.
Sledgehammer Swings
You will need a tire and a sledgehammer for this exercise. Stand in front of the tire about two feet away from it with a staggered stance. Grip the sledgehammer.
Sled Overhead Backward Walk
Attach dual handles to a sled connected by a rope or chain. Load the sled to a light weight.
Sled Overhead Triceps Extension
Attach dual handles to a sled using a chain or rope. Load the sled to an appropriate load.
Sled Push
Load your pushing sled with the desired weight.
Sled Reverse Flye
Attach dual handles to a sled connected by a rope or chain. Load the sled to a light weight.
Sled Row
Attach dual handles to a sled connected by a rope or chain. Load the sled to an appropriate weight. Face the sled, backing up until there is some tension in the line.
Smith Incline Shoulder Raise
Place an incline bench underneath the smith machine. Place the barbell at a height that you can reach when lying down and your arms are almost fully extended. Once the weight you need is selected, lie down on the incline bench and make sure your shoulders are aligned right under the barbell.
Smith Machine Behind the Back Shrug
With the bar at thigh level, load an appropriate weight.
Smith Machine Bench Press
Place a flat bench underneath the smith machine. Now place the barbell at a height that you can reach when lying down and your arms are almost fully extended. Once the weight you need is selected, lie down on the flat bench. Using a pronated grip that is wider than shoulder width, unlock the bar from the rack and hold it straight over you with your arms locked. This will be your starting position.
Smith Machine Bent Over Row
Set the barbell attached to the smith machine to a height that is about 2 inches below your knees.
Smith Machine Calf Raise
Place a block or weight plate below the bar on the Smith machine. Set the bar to a position that best matches your height. Once the correct height is chosen and the bar is loaded, step onto the plates with the balls of your feet and place the bar on the back of your shoulders.
Smith Machine Close-Grip Bench Press
Place a flat bench underneath the smith machine. Place the barbell at a height that you can reach when lying down and your arms are almost fully extended. Once the weight you need is selected, lie down on the flat bench. Using a close and pronated grip (palms facing forward) that is around shoulder width, unlock the bar from the rack and hold it straight over you with your arms locked. This will be your starting position.
Smith Machine Decline Press
Position a decline bench in the rack so that the bar will be above your chest. Load an appropriate weight and take your place on the bench.
Smith Machine Hip Raise
Position a bench in the rack and load the bar to an appropriate weight. Lie down on the bench, placing the bottom of your feet against the bar. Unlock the bar and extend your legs. You may need to use your hands to assist you. For added stability grasp the sides of the Smith Machine. This will be your starting position.
Smith Machine Incline Bench Press
Place an incline bench underneath the smith machine. Place the barbell at a height that you can reach when lying down and your arms are almost fully extended. Once the weight you need is selected, lie down on the incline bench and make sure your upper chest is aligned with the barbell. Using a pronated grip (palms facing forward) that is wider than shoulder width, unlock the bar from the rack and hold it straight over you with your arms locked. This will be your starting position.
Smith Machine One-Arm Upright Row
With the bar at thigh level, load an appropriate weight.
Smith Machine Overhead Shoulder Press
To begin, place a flat bench (or preferably one with back support) underneath a smith machine. Position the barbell at a height so that when seated on the flat bench, the arms must be almost fully extended to reach the barbell.
Smith Machine Reverse Calf Raises
Adjust the barbell on the smith machine to fit your height and align a raised platform right under the bar.
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