The cross arm rotational crunch is a good exercise to target you obliques and love handles. It is very similar to the cross arm crunch. The difference is that when you rise up twist to one side. Think about trying to bring your shoulder to the opposite knee. Really focus on using your abs to perform the cross arm rotational crunch.
The cross arm sit up is a more challenging version of the cross arm crunch. You are moving through a greater more range of motion and are thus doing more work. Once you have a base level of strength you can perform this exercise. This cross arm sit up is a great way to strengthen your core and build you six-pack.
The Kneeling High To Low Wood Chop w/FSSB Bar strengthens the torso, back, shoulders and arms. This is a great upper body and core exercise.
The lateral box shuffle is a good sport-specific training drill to increase leg power and lower-body conditioning. The lateral box shuffle can be included in your daily workout routine to elevate the metabolism. Perform a compound movement such as squats followed by a bodyweight exercise such as the lateral box shuffle to burn the maximum amount of calories during your workout.
The leg raise exercise focuses on the Abdominals, mid- and lower back, and shoulder stabilizers.
The stationary or static barbell lunge is a great beginner exercise for developing strong, legs and glutes. The static barbell lunge can be performed at home or in the gym with limited space and equipment. It’s recommended that the static lunge be performed after a strong strength base has been built with squats or leg presses. The static barbell lunge is ideal for anyone looking to get a great lower-body workout.
Walking lunges develops strong, lean legs. This exercise places emphasis on the glutes (butt). Walking lunges feel more natural than stationary lunges. Hold a pair of dumbbells to add resistance and increase balance. Walking lunges transfer well to sport and life.
The half wall slide performed with dumbbells is a great way to develop strength in the legs and glutes. The half wall slide emphasizes the quadriceps. It can be performed as part of a lower-body workout or to improve performance for sport. A sturdy wall and pair of dumbbells is all that is required.
The leg curl exercise is an isolation movement for the hamstrings. If the hamstrings are not strengthened along with the quadriceps (front of the thigh) imbalances may result and lead to injuries. It is recommended that the hamstrings are strengthened and stretched as part of a comprehensive lower-body workout routine. The hamstrings add shape to the thighs and butt.
Leg extensions are an isolation exercise for the quadriceps (front of the thigh). Its easy to achieve a peak-contraction on the leg extension due to the pre-stretch at the beginning of the movement. Pause at the top for a brief second to squeeze the thighs. The leg extension is used with compound exercises such as squats and presses to shape, build and define the legs.
The Lunge with FSSH Squat Harness is a dynamic and functional lower body exercise. The lunge helps increase strength in the legs, hips and buttocks. Performing lunges with the FSSH Squat Harness will help improve balance and body awareness.
The PowerBlock Dumbbell Half Wall Slide is a great way to develop strength in the legs and glutes. The half wall slide emphasizes the quadriceps.
The Reverse Hyperextension Leg Curl is an isolation exercise for the hamstrings. This is an excellent exercise for shaping and defining the hamstrings. Squeeze the hamstrings at the top for peak-contraction.
The seated hip adduction exercise is a simple and effective way to strengthen the inner thighs. The seated hip adduction exercise is suited for all exercise levels.
The seated leg curl is a good exercise to strengthen and shape your hamstrings. Most gyms will have the machine required for the exercise. This exercise is good for beginner exercisers. When you perform the seated leg curl make sure that you squeeze as far back as you can.
The single leg extension is a variation of the traditional leg extension. The only difference is you only use one leg. The reason for using one leg is to correct any imbalances caused by one leg being dominant. The leg extension machine is available at most gyms.
The single legged lying leg curl strengthens the hamstrings, hip extensors, and gastrocnemius. The single leg action isolates the movement leg to better target the hamstrings. You can perform this exercise to correct muscle imbalances or to build size and definition in the hamstring group.
The single-legged seated calf raise strengthens the hamstrings and gastrocnemius. The single leg action isolates the movement leg to better target the hamstrings. You can perform this exercise to correct muscle imbalances or to build size and definition in the hamstring group.
