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Romanian Deadlift from Deficit
Intermediate

Romanian Deadlift from Deficit

Begin standing while holding a bar at arm's length in front of you. You can stand on a raised platform to increase the range of motion.

Hamstrings
Forearms
+3
Barbell
Rope Climb
Intermediate

Rope Climb

Grab the rope with both hands above your head. Pull down on the rope as you take a small jump.

Lats
Biceps
+3
Other
Rope Crunch
Beginner

Rope Crunch

Kneel 1-2 feet in front of a cable system with a rope attached.

Core
Cable Machine
Rope Jumping
Intermediate

Rope Jumping

Hold an end of the rope in each hand. Position the rope behind you on the ground. Raise your arms up and turn the rope over your head bringing it down in front of you. When it reaches the ground, jump over it. Find a good turning pace that can be maintained. Different speeds and techniques can be used to introduce variation.

Quadriceps
Calves
+1
Other
Rope Straight-Arm Pulldown
Beginner

Rope Straight-Arm Pulldown

Attach a rope to a high pulley and make your weight selection. Stand a couple feet back from the pulley with your feet staggered and take the rope with both hands. Lean forward from the hip, keeping your back straight, with your arms extended up in front of you. This will be your starting position.

Lats
Cable Machine
Round The World Shoulder Stretch
Beginner

Round The World Shoulder Stretch

Stand up straight with your legs together, holding a bodybar or broomstick.

Shoulders
Biceps
+1
Other
Rowing, Stationary
Intermediate

Rowing, Stationary

To begin, seat yourself on the rower. Make sure that your heels are resting comfortably against the base of the foot pedals and that the straps are secured. Select the program that you wish to use, if applicable. Sit up straight and bend forward at the hips.

Quadriceps
Biceps
+5
Machine
Runner's Stretch
Beginner

Runner's Stretch

It's easiest to get into this stretch if you start standing up, put one leg behind you, and slowly lower your torso down to the floor.

Hamstrings
Calves
Bodyweight
Running, Treadmill
Beginner

Running, 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
Calves
+2
Machine
Sandbag Load
Beginner

Sandbag Load

To load sandbags or other objects, begin with the implements placed a distance from the loading platform, typically 50 feet.

Quadriceps
Core
+9
Other
Scapular Pull-Up
Beginner

Scapular Pull-Up

Take a pronated grip on a pull-up bar.

Traps
Lats
+1
Bodyweight
Scissor Kick
Beginner

Scissor Kick

To begin, lie down with your back pressed against the floor or on an exercise mat (optional). Your arms should be fully extended to the sides with your palms facing down. Note: The arms should be stationary the entire time.

Core
Bodyweight
Scissors Jump
Beginner

Scissors Jump

Assume a lunge stance position with one foot forward with the knee bent, and the rear knee nearly touching the ground.

Quadriceps
Glutes
+1
Bodyweight
Seated Band Hamstring Curl
Beginner

Seated Band Hamstring Curl

Secure a band close to the ground and place a bench a couple feet away from it.

Hamstrings
Other
Seated Barbell Military Press
Intermediate

Seated Barbell Military Press

Sit on a Military Press Bench with a bar behind your head and either have a spotter give you the bar (better on the rotator cuff this way) or pick it up yourself carefully with a pronated grip (palms facing forward). Tip: Your grip should be wider than shoulder width and it should create a 90-degree angle between the forearm and the upper arm as the barbell goes down.

Shoulders
Triceps
Barbell
Seated Barbell Twist
Beginner

Seated Barbell Twist

Start out by sitting at the end of a flat bench with a barbell placed on top of your thighs. Your feet should be shoulder width apart from each other.

Core
Barbell
Seated Bent-Over One-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension
Beginner

Seated Bent-Over One-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension

Sit down at the end of a flat bench with a dumbbell in one arm using a neutral grip (palms of the hand facing you).

Triceps
Dumbbells
Seated Bent-Over Rear Delt Raise
Intermediate

Seated Bent-Over Rear Delt Raise

Place a couple of dumbbells looking forward in front of a flat bench.

Shoulders
Dumbbells
Seated Bent-Over Two-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension
Intermediate

Seated Bent-Over Two-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension

Sit down at the end of a flat bench with a dumbbell in both arms using a neutral grip (palms of the hand facing you).

Triceps
Dumbbells
Seated Biceps
Advanced

Seated Biceps

Sit on the floor with your knees bent and your partner standing behind you. Extend your arms straight behind you with your palms facing each other. Your partner will hold your wrists for you. This will be the starting position.

Biceps
Chest
+1
Bodyweight
Seated Cable Rows
Beginner

Seated Cable Rows

For this exercise you will need access to a low pulley row machine with a V-bar. Note: The V-bar will enable you to have a neutral grip where the palms of your hands face each other. To get into the starting position, first sit down on the machine and place your feet on the front platform or crossbar provided making sure that your knees are slightly bent and not locked.

Middle Back
Biceps
+2
Cable Machine
Seated Cable Shoulder Press
Beginner

Seated Cable Shoulder Press

Adjust the weight to an appropriate amount and be seated, grasping the handles. Your upper arms should be about 90 degrees to the body, with your head and chest up. The elbows should also be bent to about 90 degrees. This will be your starting position.

Shoulders
Triceps
Cable Machine
Seated Calf Raise
Beginner

Seated Calf Raise

Sit on the machine and place your toes on the lower portion of the platform provided with the heels extending off. Choose the toe positioning of your choice (forward, in, or out) as per the beginning of this chapter.

Calves
Machine
Seated Calf Stretch
Beginner

Seated Calf Stretch

Sit up straight on an exercise mat.

Calves
Hamstrings
+1
Bodyweight
Seated Close-Grip Concentration Barbell Curl
Intermediate

Seated Close-Grip Concentration Barbell Curl

Sit down on a flat bench with a barbell or E-Z Bar in front of you in between your legs. Your legs should be spread with the knees bent and the feet on the floor.

Biceps
Barbell
Seated Dumbbell Curl
Beginner

Seated Dumbbell Curl

Sit on a flat bench with a dumbbell on each hand being held at arms length. The elbows should be close to the torso.

Biceps
Dumbbells
Seated Dumbbell Inner Biceps Curl
Beginner

Seated Dumbbell Inner Biceps Curl

Sit on the end of a flat bench with a dumbbell in each hand being held at arms length. The elbows should be close to the torso.

Biceps
Dumbbells
Seated Dumbbell Palms-Down Wrist Curl
Beginner

Seated Dumbbell Palms-Down Wrist Curl

Start out by placing two dumbbells on the floor in front of a flat bench.

Forearms
Dumbbells
Seated Dumbbell Palms-Up Wrist Curl
Beginner

Seated Dumbbell Palms-Up Wrist Curl

Start out by placing two dumbbells on the floor in front of a flat bench.

Forearms
Dumbbells
Seated Dumbbell Press
Beginner

Seated Dumbbell Press

Grab a couple of dumbbells and sit on a military press bench or a utility bench that has a back support on it as you place the dumbbells upright on top of your thighs.

Shoulders
Triceps
Dumbbells