PowerBlock Reverse Lunge

The PowerBLock reverse lunge targets the quadriceps and glutes. The adductors on the stationary leg also assist in the lunge. This exercise is a variation of the forward lunge and can be a great way to introduce more variety into your workout routine. Keep your chest upright and your eyes focused forward to assist your balance. Select a pair of dumbbells that are challenging, but do not negatively affect your technique.

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PowerBlock Squat

The PowerBlock squat will build strong, shapely legs. Dumbbell squats strengthen the glutes, hamstrings and quadriceps. Using dumbbells allows you to avoid placing loads directly on the back. Squats can be used to build muscle and burn fat by reducing the rest time between sets. Use lighter loads for muscular endurance and heavier loads for building strength and size in the legs.

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PowerBlock Step Up

The PowerBlock step up performed on a low step targets the glutes and thighs. Step ups are a functional movement which transfers well to everyday life. So while you are building great looking legs you are also preparing you body to handle the stress of everyday life. After mastering forward lunges you may try steps ups as an alternative exercise for strengthening the legs and butt.

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PowerBlock Step Up – Low Step

The PowerBlock step up targets the glutes and thighs. Step ups are a functional movement which transfers well to everyday life. So while you are building great looking legs you are also preparing you body to handle the stress of everyday life. If your goal is to build lean, shapely legs, select a moderate resistance and if your goal is to develop additional muscle select heavier dumbbells.

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Cable Crossover

The cable crossover is a great isolation exercise for the chest and anterior shoulder muscles. Cable crossovers are often paired with bench presses to achieve additional definition and growth (hypertrophy) in the chest muscles. You may adjust the height of the pulleys to change the angle of the resistance.

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Chest Press With Handles on *Exercise Ball

The chest press with handles on *exercise ball is significantly more challenging than the flat bench press. The ball forces you to stabilize your body while pressing the handles. You are also using you glutes and hamstrings to maintain proper position on the ball. This exercise requires you to focus your attention on using proper technique which helps you get more out of the exercise.

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PowerBlock Ball Chest Press

The PowerBlock Ball Chest Press is significantly more challenging than the barbell bench press. The ball forces you to stabilize your body while pressing the dumbbells. You are also using you glutes and hamstrings to maintain proper position on the ball. This exercise requires you to focus your attention on using proper technique which helps you get more out of the exercise.

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