The Pectoral Fly on FSFIB Flat-to-Incline Bench isolates the chest muscles. And the resistance recruits the stabilizer muscles around the shoulders, making this a great upper body exercise.
The PowerBlock bench press is an alternative to the barbell bench press. You will not be able to use as much weight as the traditional bench press because it is harder to control the dumbbells. Variety is the key to breaking through plateaus. Using dumbbells, like the dumbbell bench press, is a great way to add variety to your routine.
The PowerBlock Decline Bench Press strengthens the lower chest muscles and anterior shoulder muscles. This is a challenging exercise and should be performed with a spotter for safety. It is common for the decline bench press to be included in bodybuilding routines as a means to develop a symmetrical chest.
The PowerBlock incline bench press works the pectoral muscles, emphasizing the upper region. The anterior deltoids and triceps assist the chest muscles in the incline press. Incline dumbbell bench presses can be used for pectoral definition and size. If heavy loads are used to induce hypertrophy, use a spotter for safety.
The PowerBlock Lying Alternating Bench Press is a good exercise for building upper body strength and working your core at the same time. You can do high repetitions to improve strength endurance. Or you can use a heavier weight to improve max strength.
Even if you don’t like to fight shadow boxing and punching a bag can be a great way to improve your coordination, cardiovascular conditioning and explosive power. This simple 4 strike combo works on 3 basic strikes: the jab, the cross and cross elbow (left and right side). Boxing is a great way to break the boredom of your normal conditioning routine.
Pushups – sumo walk are a dynamic strength building exercise for the chest, shoulders, and triceps. This is a great exercise to develop and strengthen basic motor patterns. Use the sumo walk before advancing on to plyometric pushups. Push off explosively to develop power in the upper body.
The seated dip exercise is a compound movement for strengthening the shoulders and triceps. Dips performed on a machine are a good substitute for body-weight dips.
The smith machine incline chest press works the upper pectorals, shoulders, and triceps. The serratus anterior muscles are also involved in the incline press. The incline bench is typically set between 35 and 45 degrees. The smith machine allows for self-spotting.
The Standing Alternating Incline Press with Handles is a great exercise for developing chest strength while engaging the core. Performing this exercise in a standing position is a great substitute for the Incline Press.
The arm extension exercise works the triceps muscles. The triceps work to extend the elbow. The arm extension can be paired with the arm curl machine to work the entire upper arm.
The Barbell Wrist Curl is a good exercise for building grip and forearm strength.
The PowerBlock crunch is a great exercise for developing your abs and strengthening your core. This exercise is exactly the same as a regular crunch done while hugging a PowerBlock dumbbell to your chest. To progress with this exercise you can add repetitions or you can add more weight.
The PowerBlock half curl-down targets the core muscles. The half curl-down is a challenging and fun way to strengthen the abdominals. Do not perform this exercise if you have any low back issues. Half curl downs should be performed after full sit ups have been mastered. Select a weight that is within your capabilities.
The PowerBlock Renegade Row is a combination of two exercises: the push up and the row. It works both the pushing and pulling muscles simultaneously while also challenging the core musculature. The Renegade Row is a great exercise for bringing balance to the upper body.
The PowerBlock sit-up is a great exercise for training abs. If you desire a flat-belly, you’ll want to include this exercise in your routine. If regular floor sit-ups are too easy, use a dumbbell to increase the resistance on the abs. The hip flexors are also involved in the sit-up. The goal is to continually challenge the abs to grow stronger. Keep the rest periods to a minimum and your get more results in less time.
The PowerBlock static lunge is a good exercise for beginners because it does not require a great deal of balance to perform. The static position keeps the resistance on the lead leg and helps keep your trunk upright. Static lunges sculpt your legs and glutes while providing additional performance related benefits. If you play a sport the static lunge will help you create more powerful legs.
The PowerBlock Turkish Get Up is an exercise that forces your entire body to work together. The Turkish Get Up really improves shoulder strength and flexibility and core strength. When done for many repetitions this is also a great conditioning exercise that is very functional.
