Category: Bodyweight Exercise

How To Do TRX Rows

October 31, 2021

TRX Rows

The TRX Row is a strength training exercise that works the upper back and arms.
INSTRUCTIONS: Determine the pull angle. The lower you are to the floor, the harder it will be to pull yourself up. Your body should make a straight line from crown of your head to the feet. Draw shoulder blades back. Keep the spine long. Feet are about hip width or slightly wider. Bend elbows as you slowly pull your weight forward until your elbows are in line with your shoulders. Release to start position while keeping shoulder blades retracted. Aim for slow, steady, controlled movement.
ERRORS: Looking up. Rounding the shoulders and back as you straighten your elbows. Yanking the handles and arching your back as you pull forward. Moving too fast. Lifting shoulders. These errors usually indicate that you’re leaning too far back in the start position.
EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider

Virtual Fitness: How To Do An Incline Wall Push-Up

October 30, 2021

Incline Wall Push-Up

The Incline Wall Push-Up is a strength training exercise that improves biceps, triceps, pectorals, and core stabilizers.

INSTRUCTIONS: Form a plank position with your hands shoulder width apart. Feet should be no more than hip width apart. Keep body rigid throughout the exercise. Aim for a straight body line from the crown of your head to your heels. Avoid sagging.
COMMON ERRORS: 1) Bringing your tailbone up so that your body forms a V shape. 2) Your body sags downward. 3) Looking up.
MODIFICATION: Move halfway down and then come up.
FITNESS LEVEL: The Incline Wall Push-Up is an adaptation of the floor push-up. It is suitable for individuals who cannot perform the floor push-up. It is also a convenient alternative when working outdoors without a mat as shown in this video.
EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider
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Virtual Fitness: How To Do A Fitball Abdominal Curl

October 27, 2021

FITBALL ABDOMINAL CURL

The Fitball Abdominal Curl is a strength training exercise that primarly works the Rectus Abdominis muscle.
INSTRUCTIONS: Lie on the fitball with your feet on the floor. Place fingertips next to your forehead. Bring chin toward chest. Slowly round your back and curl up bringing the bottom ribs toward hip bones. The small of your back remains on the ball when you curl up, as shown in the video.
LEVEL: Ability to remain centered and steady on the fitball. Strong abdominals. Not for beginners.
VARIATION: To increase workload, point elbows outward. Use the strength of your abdominals to curl up, without pulling or yanking your neck.
MODIFICATIONS: 1) Cross arms on chest. 2) Reach arms forward with elbows straight.
PREREQUISITE: Basic Abdominal Curl without the fitball. LINK
CAUTION: To prevent loss of balance, do not allow your feet to lift up off the floor. Wait until you have experience using a fitball, before attempting this exercise.
EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider
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Virtual Fitness: How To Do A One-Leg-Up Abdominal Curl

October 18, 2021

One Leg Up Abdominal Curl

ONE LEG UP ABDOMINAL CURL
Instructions: The One Leg Up Abdominal Curl is a strength training exercise that targets the abdominals and front of the thigh (quadriceps). Alternate legs as you perform this exercise. From a supine position on your mat, bring your chin toward your chest. Round your back as you lift your right leg. Reach up with your arms to touch your foot. Repeat on the left leg. Perform 3 sets of 8 to 10 repetitions. Reduce the number of sets and repetitions according to ability.
Modifications: Bend your knee as you reach up.
Alternatives: If you find this exercise too difficult, do the Basic Abdominal Curl exercise instead. LINK
EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider
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Virtual Fitness: How To Do A Fitball Pike

October 17, 2021

Fitball Pike

iNSTRUCTIONS: The Fitball Pike is a strength training exercise that targets abdominals. Once your legs are resting on the fitball, lift the tailbone and move into a V-shape position, as shown in the video. There are 2 ways to get the fitball under your legs. Perform 2-3 sets of 8 to 10 repetitions. Reduce the load according to ability.
HOW TO MOUNT THE FITBALL METHOD #1: Have someone place the fitball next to your feet and hold it steady until your legs are positioned on the ball. Get into a Down Plank position on your mat. Slowly lift one leg onto the ball. When you’re steady, lift the other leg onto the ball and position both legs as shown in the video.
HOW TO MOUNT THE FITBALL METHOD #2: Kneel on your mat with the ball touching your chest. Your arms are on the ball reaching toward the mat. Gradually move the ball toward your abdominals, and then toward your legs. Both hands are on your mat to support your weight. Continue to move the ball further down until it’s positioned on your legs as shown in the video.
CAUTION: Fitball Pike is a strenuous exercise. It requires a high level of abdominal, shoulder and back strength in order to maintain a steady position on the ball. This exercise isn’t suitable for beginners.
PREREQUISITE: Before attempting the Fitball Pike exercise, you should be able to do the Sliding Pike without the ball.
EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider
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