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Beginner

Beginner Exercises

Perfect for those new to strength training.

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Incline Push-Up Close-Grip

Stand facing a Smith machine bar or sturdy elevated platform at an appropriate height.

Triceps
Chest
Shoulders
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
Triceps
Beginner

Incline Push-Up Medium

Stand facing a Smith machine bar or sturdy elevated platform at an appropriate height.

Chest
Core
Shoulders
Beginner

Incline Push-Up Reverse Grip

Stand facing a Smith machine bar or sturdy elevated platform at an appropriate height.

Chest
Core
Shoulders
Beginner

Incline Push-Up Wide

Stand facing a Smith machine bar or sturdy elevated platform at an appropriate height.

Chest
Core
Shoulders
Beginner

Internal Rotation with Band

Choke the band around a post. The band should be at the same height as your elbow. Stand with your right side to the band a couple of feet away.

Shoulders
Beginner

Inverted Row

Position a bar in a rack to about waist height. You can also use a smith machine.

Middle Back
Lats
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
Lats
Beginner

Isometric Chest Squeezes

While either seating or standing, bend your arms at a 90-degree angle and place the palms of your hands together in front of your chest. Tip: Your hands should be open with the palms together and fingers facing forward (perpendicular to your torso).

Chest
Shoulders
Triceps
Beginner

Isometric Neck Exercise - Front And Back

With your head and neck in a neutral position (normal position with head erect facing forward), place both of your hands on the front side of your head.

Neck
Beginner

Isometric Neck Exercise - Sides

With your head and neck in a neutral position (normal position with head erect facing forward), place your left hand on the left side of your head.

Neck
Beginner

Isometric Wipers

Assume a push-up position, supporting your weight on your hands and toes while keeping your body straight. Your hands should be just outside of shoulder width. This will be your starting position.

Chest
Core
Shoulders
Beginner

Jackknife Sit-Up

Lie flat on the floor (or exercise mat) on your back with your arms extended straight back behind your head and your legs extended also. This will be your starting position.

Core
Beginner

Janda Sit-Up

Position your body on the floor in the basic sit-up position; knees to a ninety degree angle with feet flat on the floor and arms either crossed over your chest or to the sides. This will be your starting position.

Core
Beginner

JM Press

Start the exercise the same way you would a close grip bench press. You will lie on a flat bench while holding a barbell at arms length (fully extended) with the elbows in. However, instead of having the arms perpendicular to the torso, make sure the bar is set in a direct line above the upper chest. This will be your starting position.

Triceps
Chest
Shoulders
Beginner

Jogging, Treadmill

To begin, step onto the treadmill and select the desired option from the menu. Most treadmills have a manual setting, or you can select a program to run. Typically, you can enter your age and weight to estimate the amount of calories burned during exercise. Elevation can be adjusted to change the intensity of the workout.

Quadriceps
Glutes
Hamstrings
Beginner

Kettlebell Pirate Ships

With a wide stance, hold a kettlebell with both hands. Allow it to hang at waist level with your arms extended. This will be your starting position.

Shoulders
Core
Beginner

Knee Across The Body

Lie down on the floor with your right leg straight. Bend your left leg and lower it across your body, holding the knee down toward the floor with your right hand. (The knee doesn't need to touch the floor if you're tight.)

Glutes
Abductors
Lower Back
Beginner

Knee Circles

Stand with your legs together and hands by your waist.

Calves
Hamstrings
Quadriceps
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
Beginner

Kneeling Arm Drill

This drill helps increase arm efficiency during the run. Begin kneeling, left foot in front, right knee down. Apply pressure through the front heel to keep your glutes and hamstrings activated.

Shoulders
Core
Beginner

Kneeling Cable Crunch With Alternating Oblique Twists

Connect a rope attachment to a high pulley cable and position a mat on the floor in front of it.

Core
Beginner

Kneeling Forearm Stretch

Start by kneeling on a mat with your palms flat and your fingers pointing back toward your knees.

Forearms
Beginner

Kneeling High Pulley Row

Select the appropriate weight using a pulley that is above your head. Attach a rope to the cable and kneel a couple of feet away, holding the rope out in front of you with both arms extended. This will be your starting position.

Lats
Biceps
Middle Back
Beginner

Kneeling Hip Flexor

Kneel on a mat and bring your right knee up so the bottom of your foot is on the floor and extend your left leg out behind you so the top of your foot is on the floor.

Quadriceps
Beginner

Kneeling Single-Arm High Pulley Row

Attach a single handle to a high pulley and make your weight selection.

Lats
Biceps
Middle Back
Beginner

Knee Tuck Jump

Begin in a comfortable standing position with your knees slightly bent. Hold your hands in front of you, palms down with your fingertips together at chest height. This will be your starting position.

Hamstrings
Abductors
Adductors
Beginner

Landmine 180's

Position a bar into a landmine or securely anchor it in a corner. Load the bar to an appropriate weight.

Core
Glutes
Lower Back
Beginner

Lateral Bound

Assume a half squat position facing 90 degrees from your direction of travel. This will be your starting position.

Adductors
Abductors
Calves
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
Calves
Beginner