Month: September 2022

How To Do A Bent-Over Medicine Ball Chest Pass

September 7, 2022

The Bent-Over Medicine Ball Chest Pass Builds Cardiovascular Endurance, Chest, Shoulder and Arm Strength

The Medicine Ball Chest Pass Can Be Used As A Warm-Up Exercise

  • Stand with feet slightly wider than hips.
  • Bend elbows to right angles and hold medicine ball at chest level.
  • Bend hips and knees. Align crown of head with tailbone.
  • Thrust the medicine ball toward floor in rapid succession.
  • Perform desired repetitions.
  • Stand up.
  • Repeat additional sets as needed.

Modifications: 1) Use a lighter medicine ball. 2) Perform fewer repetitions or sets. 3) Move slower.

Technique: Avoid arching your back upward, caving in at the low back, bringing head and shoulders forward, or dropping the chin toward chest.

How To Do A Single Leg Hammer Curl

September 7, 2022

The Single Leg Hammer Curl Develops Core, Bicep and Forearm Strength

  • Hold a dumbbell in each hand. Feet shoulder width.
  • Stand on left foot.
  • Raise right foot a few inches off floor.
  • Slowly raise and lower dumbbells.
  • Perform desired repetitions.
  • Switch to standing on right foot.
  • Repeat desired repetitions while standing on right foot.
  • Stand upright with good posture throughout the exercise.

Modifications: 1) Use lighter dumbbells. 2) Perform fewer repetitions.

Technique: The goal is hip and shoulder stabilization while moving the weights. Modify the exercise, if your body sways or you lose your balance. Avoid arching your back or bringing head and shoulders forward.

How To Strengthen Glutes From A Standing Balanced Position

September 7, 2022

A Basic Glute Strength Core Stabilization Exercise For Home or Outdoors

All You Need Is Elastic Tubing

  • Attach one end of the tube handle to a secure hook.
  • Walk away from the point of origin. The further away you are from the hook, the greater the resistance.
  • Place the other tube handle around left foot.
  • Place hands on hips or waist.
  • Stand on right foot.
  • Slowly bend left knee, while raising the left foot off floor.
  • Slowly return left foot to floor.
  • Repeat on same foot for desired repetitions.
  • Switch to standing on the left foot and repeat desired repetitions.

Modifications: 1) Use a lighter tube for decreased resistance. 2) Stand closer to the point of origin. 3) Perform the exercise without the tube. 4) Perform fewer repetitions. 5) Raise foot at a lower angle.

Technique: The exercise becomes more difficult, with a heavier tube, or standing further back from the point of origin. The goal is shoulder and hip stability throughout the exercise. If you have difficulty with stability, modify the exercise.