Exercise Library
Core
The core is a group of muscles that extend from the pelvis to the ribcage. They are responsible for stabilizing the spine, supporting the body during movement, and assisting in lifting and twisting movements.
The barbell suitcase deadlift is a variation of the traditional deadlift that targets the core, lower back, and legs. It involves lifting a barbell with one hand while maintaining a stable and upright posture.
The bicycle crunch is an effective abdominal exercise that targets the rectus abdominis, obliques, and hip flexors. It involves a twisting motion that engages the core muscles and helps improve strength and stability.
The cable side bend is an isolation exercise that targets the obliques, or side abdominals. It involves bending the torso to the side while holding a cable or resistance band to create tension in the oblique muscles.
The cable twist is an effective core exercise that targets the obliques, rectus abdominis, and transverse abdominis. This exercise helps improve rotational strength and stability in the core muscles.
The cable wood chopper is a core exercise that targets the obliques, rectus abdominis, and transverse abdominis. It involves a twisting motion that mimics chopping wood with an axe, engaging the core muscles to stabilize and rotate the torso.
The dumbbell long lever Russian twist is an advanced core exercise that targets the obliques, rectus abdominis, and transverse abdominis. This exercise improves core strength, stability, and rotational power.
The dumbbell side bend is an isolation exercise that targets the obliques, or side abdominal muscles. It involves bending the torso to the side while holding a dumbbell in one hand to increase resistance and strengthen the core.
The elbow side plank is a core exercise that targets the obliques, transverse abdominis, and hip abductors. It helps improve core stability, balance, and strength.
The hanging knee raise is an abdominal exercise that targets the rectus abdominis, obliques, and hip flexors. It is performed by hanging from a pull-up bar and raising the knees towards the chest.