The PowerBlock shoulder press performed seated strengthens the anterior shoulders and triceps. This exercise also trains the upper chest, serratus anterior and the trapezius muscles. Your low back should be pressed against the bench, however your upper back can remain off the bench in order to allow the scapula to move move. You may also perform the dumbbell shoulder press without back support to activate the core muscles.
The PowerBlock Shoulder Press — Seated builds strength and definition in the shoulders, upper chest and triceps. Performing the dumbbell shoulder press without trunk support activates the core muscles and challenges your body’s muscles to stabilize while pressing overhead. Alternate pressing each arm for variety and to increase the demand on the trunk.
The PowerBlock shoulder press performed while standing strengthens the anterior shoulders, triceps, and upper chest. The standing position requires your core muscles and hips to stabilize your upper-body as you press the weight overhead. This exercise is good for developing strong, well-defined shoulder muscles. You can use dumbbells in place of a barbell to add variety to your training and to further isolate the shoulder muscles.
The seated military press is a compound exercise for the shoulders and triceps. Perform the shoulder press while standing to activate more muscle groups.
The single-arm PowerBlock lateral raise seated is a good way to shape and define your shoulders. Doing the exercise seated will reduce your ability to cheat on the exercise. Doing only one side at a time forces the other side to stabilize, thus working your core at the same time. This exercise can also be performed with a cable or resistance band.
The Single Arm PowerBlock Lateral Raise — Standing is a good way to shape and define your shoulders. Doing only one side at a time forces the other side to stabilize, thus working your core at the same time. This exercise can also be performed with a cable or resistance band.
The single arm PowerBlock press standing is a good way to strengthen your shoulder and core at the same time. At the same time it gets the whole body to work together; the legs and core support while the shoulder moves the weight. This is a good alternative to the barbell military press. This exercise can also be done with a kettlebell.
The Standing Barbell Overhead Press strengthens the anterior shoulders, triceps, and upper chest. The standing position requires your core muscles and hips to stabilize your upper-body as you press the weight overhead. This exercise is good for developing strong, well-defined shoulder muscles.
The dumbbell seated overhead triceps extension is a isolation exercise for the triceps. Perform the overhead triceps extension on a swiss ball or while standing to increase activation of the Abdominals and Erector spinae.
The Ez Curl Bar Skull Crushers is a great exercise for building strength and size in the upper arms. This exercise works all three heads of the triceps brachii (medial, lateral, long).
The Overhead Triceps Extension w/TQATS Abd Triceps Straps exercise is a great movement for isolating and developing triceps strength.
The Standing Triceps Press Down w/*TQATS Strap is a good exercise for developing triceps size and strength. If you are looking to tone and shape your arms, this is a perfect exercise.
The Two Arm Triceps Extension with Handles is a great cable movement for isolating and developing triceps strength.
The PowerBlock Pullover is an often overlooked exercise. It is great for strengthening the upper body. This exercise is especially useful for swimming and racket sports.
The cable hip abduction exercise strengthens the glutes and hip abductors. The cable hip abduction exercise develops stability in the hips and transfers easily to daily activities, such as walking and running. The cable and ankle attachment allows for smooth resistance to be placed on the glute medius. It is nearly impossible to cheat on this exercise.
The dumbbell lateral step up activates the hip adductors and glutes. It is a good exercise to improve lateral strength and stability in the lower body. To progress with this exercise you can add more weight, increase the height of the step or add repetitions.
The Isolateral Leg Press on TQLP strengthens the legs, hips and buttocks. This exercise helps define the legs, and improve muscular imbalances.
The leg press machine strengthens the glutes (butt), thighs (quadriceps and hamtrings), and calves. The machine allows you to focus on pressing the weight and does not require balance or coordination. The leg press machine can be used as a substitute for back squats if you are looking to mix up your workout routine. Due to the mechanical advantage of the leg press its typical for you to be able to press more weight than you can squat.
