Beginner Exercises
Perfect for those new to strength training.
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Front Leg Raises
Stand next to a chair or other support, holding on with one hand.
Front Raise And Pullover
Lie on a flat bench while holding a barbell using a palms down grip that is about 15 inches apart.
Front Two-Dumbbell Raise
Pick a couple of dumbbells and stand with a straight torso and the dumbbells on front of your thighs at arms length with the palms of the hand facing your thighs. This will be your starting position.
Glute Kickback
Kneel on the floor or an exercise mat and bend at the waist with your arms extended in front of you (perpendicular to the torso) in order to get into a kneeling push-up position but with the arms spaced at shoulder width. Your head should be looking forward and the bend of the knees should create a 90-degree angle between the hamstrings and the calves. This will be your starting position.
Goblet Squat
Stand holding a light kettlebell by the horns close to your chest. This will be your starting position.
Hack Squat
Place the back of your torso against the back pad of the machine and hook your shoulders under the shoulder pads provided.
Hammer Curls
Stand up with your torso upright and a dumbbell on each hand being held at arms length. The elbows should be close to the torso.
Hammer Grip Incline DB Bench Press
Lie back on an incline bench with a dumbbell on each hand on top of your thighs. The palms of your hand will be facing each other.
Hamstring-SMR
In a seated position, extend your legs over a foam roll so that it is position on the back of the upper legs. Place your hands to the side or behind you to help support your weight. This will be your starting position.
Hamstring Stretch
Lie on your back with one leg extended above you, with the hip at ninety degrees. Keep the other leg flat on the floor.
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.
Hip Circles (prone)
Position yourself on your hands and knees on the ground. Maintaining good posture, raise one bent knee off of the ground. This will be your starting position.
Hip Extension with Bands
Secure one end of the band to the lower portion of a post and attach the other to one ankle.
Hip Flexion with Band
Secure one end of the band to the lower portion of a post and attach the other to one ankle.
Hip Lift with Band
After choosing a suitable band, lay down in the middle of the rack, after securing the band on either side of you. If your rack doesn't have pegs, the band can be secured using heavy dumbbells or similar objects, just ensure they won't move.
Hug A Ball
Seat yourself on the floor.
Hug Knees To Chest
Lie down on your back and pull both knees up to your chest.
Hurdle Hops
Set up a row of hurdles or other small barriers, placing them a few feet apart.
Hyperextensions (Back Extensions)
Lie face down on a hyperextension bench, tucking your ankles securely under the footpads.
Inchworm
Stand with your feet close together. Keeping your legs straight, stretch down and put your hands on the floor directly in front of you. This will be your starting position.
Incline Bench Pull
Grab a dumbbell in each hand and lie face down on an incline bench that is set to an incline that is approximately 30 degrees.
Incline Cable Chest Press
Adjust the weight to an appropriate amount and be seated, grasping the handles. Your upper arms should be about 45 degrees to the body, with your head and chest up. The elbows should be bent to about 90 degrees. This will be your starting position.
Incline Dumbbell Bench With Palms Facing In
Lie back on an incline bench with a dumbbell on each hand on top of your thighs. The palms of your hand will be facing each other.
Incline Dumbbell Curl
Sit back on an incline bench with a dumbbell in each hand held at arms length. Keep your elbows close to your torso and rotate the palms of your hands until they are facing forward. This will be your starting position.
Incline Dumbbell Flyes
Hold a dumbbell on each hand and lie on an incline bench that is set to an incline angle of no more than 30 degrees.
Incline Dumbbell Flyes - With A Twist
Hold a dumbbell in each hand and lie on an incline bench that is set to an incline angle of no more than 30 degrees.
Incline Dumbbell Press
Lie back on an incline bench with a dumbbell in each hand atop your thighs. The palms of your hands will be facing each other.
Incline Hammer Curls
Seat yourself on an incline bench with a dumbbell in each hand. You should pressed firmly against he back with your feet together. Allow the dumbbells to hang straight down at your side, holding them with a neutral grip. This will be your starting position.
Incline Inner Biceps Curl
Hold a dumbbell in each hand and lie back on an incline bench.
Incline Push-Up
Stand facing bench or sturdy elevated platform. Place hands on edge of bench or platform, slightly wider than shoulder width.
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