Exercises

800+ Exercises for Maximum Results in Minimum Time. Comprehensive descriptions on how to perform each exercise.

Ab Exercises

Ab exercises form the core of any substantial workout. And rightly so. If there are weak muscles in the abdomen and core, then it will be difficult to properly exercise all the other muscle groups. When the abdomen is strong, everything else is easier - keeping good form, maintaining balance, or impressing that person you have got your eye on. Ab Exercises >>

Aerobic Exercises

Aerobic exercise is foundational to any workout routine. It improves the strength of the most important muscle in our bodies – the heart. A stronger heart means more oxygen to the rest of the body during the rest of your workout which increases fat burning and improves recovery times. There are three basic aerobic exercises. Aerobic Exercises >>

Arm Exercises

Incorporate arm exercises into your workout for well defined biceps and triceps. Arms are one of the easiest parts of the body to muscle up, even though, as a culture, we spend so much time hunched at a desk or watching television.Here are some arm exercises you can do at home if you own a medicine ball or set of dumbbells or PowerBlocks. Arm Exercises >>

Back Exercises

Workout-X® is an excellent resource for back exercises. We have included back exercises and stretches that can be done without any equipment at home, using a home gym, or with your favorite work out buddy at your local gym.Build a powerful back with a variety of exercises. Back Exercises >>

Barbell Exercises

You can use barbell exercises to increase your strength, endurance and metabolism. The barbell is an incredibly diverse piece of exercise equipment. In our workout database there are more than 50 separate barbell exercises that you can do. You do not have to limit yourself to just doing presses on a bench; barbells can help you work out many other muscle groups. Barbell Exercises >>

Bodybuilding Exercises

Bodybuilding exercises are increasingly becoming recommended procedure for anybody who wants to build muscle, burn fat, and age with fewer physical problems and to maintain a better quality of life.The old images of sweaty guys in gyms with barbells and weights are slowly fading as bodybuilding exercises becomes a mainstream idea in most modern gyms. Bodybuilding Exercises >>

Cable Machine Exercises

You can use cable machine exercises to work out the entire body on a single piece of equipment. The cable machine is highly versatile and can be used to work all of the major muscle groups of the body. It can be used as a supplement to your more traditional bar and weights workout or be used just to mix it up when you get bored or need a change in your workout routine. Cable Machine Exercises >>

Calorie Burning Exercises

Calorie burning exercises are a big component of weight loss maintenance. Calorie burning exercises are a combination of using oxygen and stored fuels in your body. In order to lose weight you must do these exercises on a consistent basis.Calorie burning exercises can include strength training exercises performed in a circuit or aerobic exercises at high intensity. Calorie Burning Exercises >>

Cardio Exercises

Hands down, cardio exercises are the most accessible of all types of exercise. They can be done in virtually any climate or geographic situation. They typically require no equipment other than a good pair of supportive shoes or a well fitted swim suit. And cardio exercises can be adjusted to whatever fitness level a person is at very easily. Cardio Exercises >>

Chest Exercises

Workout-X® has more than 90 different chest exercises to choose from. It is likely though, that serious body builders and strength trainers will always include a bench press in their regular workout rotations because it truly is the gold standard for strengthening the pectoral muscles. Chest Exercises >>

Circuit Training Exercises

Circuit training is the key to making the most of the time you spend exercising. Circuit training can be applied on two levels. The first level at which we can apply circuit training is within the individual workout. The second level is over the course of your workout week. A key to making circuit training work is limiting rest between exercises. Circuit Training Exercises >>

Compound Exercises

Compound exercises are those that combine several muscle groups or work two or more sets of joints. Basically, these are whole body, or almost whole body, exercises that give you a greater workout economy than isolation exercises. A classic compound exercise is the squat. Compound Exercises >>

Core Exercises

Your core (Abs, Obliques, Mid and Low-Back) is the central part of your body, and the stronger it is the stronger the rest of your body will be. Core exercises helps you strengthen and maintain your mid and lower back. When you begin core exercises, keep in mind getting great abs and strengthening your core takes time. Start with exercises, sets and repetitions that are comfortable for you. Core Exercises >>

Dumbbell Exercises

Dumbbells are quite effective exercise tools. They can be used for a wide variety of exercises and are easy to incorporate into your workout. If performed correctly, dumbbell exercises are extremely safe and effective for muscle building and fat loss. As with any type of exercise, you should always make sure you are executing all sets and repetitions with correct form. Dumbbell Exercises >>

Fat Burning Exercises

Fat burning exercises are another component you can add to your fitness routine. You will, of course, probably want to take other steps and add other types of exercises to your routine, but fat burning exercises will really help you shed the pounds and add the lean muscle you desire. Fat burning exercises help you burn calories and burn the extra bodyweight. Fat Burning Exercises >>

Flexibility Exercises

Flexibility exercises are important for many reasons. They enable more fluid movement in both joints and muscles and allow you to gain a wider range of motion in all parts of your body. There are various flexibility exercises that can be performed for each muscle group and they are a very important part of your regular fitness routine. Flexibility Exercises >>

Gym Ball Exercises

Gym balls, or exercise galls as they are commonly called, have become quite popular in recent years. There are a number of great exercises you can do with one and the advantages are staggering. Gym balls provide more resistance, thereby increasing the benefits you actually receive from the exercises you perform. Gym balls are relatively inexpensive and easy to maintain. Gym Ball Exercises >>

Home Exercises

There are plenty of ways to customize your home exercise routine. Whether you choose to exercise without the use of devices or purchase equipment, you will have no problem finding the right exercises to take you through an entire workout routine. You might even consider doing the cardio part of your workout outdoors. You can still reap the benefits of exercising right at home. Home Exercises >>

Hybrid Exercises

Basic hybrid exercises or “complex” movements can be seen in Olympic power movements combined with compound exercises.Such exercises as the power-cleans and snatches are an example, combined with upright rows, bent over rows, etc. Hybrid exercises are gaining acceptance amongst athletes and normal folk who want to build muscle and burn fat.Incorporating hybrid exercise is fast becoming popular due to the efficiency and results. Hybrid Exercises >>

Kettlebell Exercises

A majority of kettlebell exercises are designed to work many body parts. Most, however, will work a specific area more and will, therefore, concentrate on a particular muscle group. Kettlebells are weights made of cast-iron that can range from five to over 100 pounds in weight. Kettlebell exercises will fit within any type of fitness plan and workout routine. Kettlebell Exercises >>

Leg Exercises

Every muscle group must be incorporated into your regular fitness routine and leg exercises are no exceptions. Whether you want to work your quads, hamstrings or glutes, there is an exercise for you. Leg exercises can easily be incorporated into your fitness routine, some of which require machines. They are all beneficial and will provide you strength, lean muscle and definition. Leg Exercises >>

Low Back Exercises

Low back exercises are important for many reasons. They can help with any lower back pain you may be experiencing. They can also strengthen your back which is extremely important for performing compound exercises and many daily activities. Your back is used for almost every motion you do and a strong back will provide you with stability and support. Low Back Exercises >>

Medicine Ball Exercises

Medicine ball exercises provide a great change of pace in your regular fitness plan and workout routine. They add a lot of variety that will take you to the next muscle building level. They also help you burn that unwanted fat you’ve been trying to rid your body off for a long time.Use medicine ball exercises for metabolic conditioning or for core strengthening. Medicine Ball Exercises >>

Olympic Weightlifting Exercises

Olympic weightlifting exercises consist of power cleans, snatches and jerks.Olympic weightlifting should not be confused with power lifting.Power lifting is not performed in the Olympics. Olympic Weightlifting is not for everybody, but many athletes have incorporated it into their workouts to increase their explosive power, strength, and coordination. Olympic weightlifting involves complex movements and must be done with near perfect technique. Olympic Weightlifting Exercises >>

Plyometric Exercises

When you have trained in plyometric exercises –or “plyos”—you will be able to do everything a bit better, faster and harder.You might also find that you are able to increase your speed and force for the muscles trained. Plyometric exercises are a new wave of exercises, where it is understood that through the strengthening of muscles and nerves, and a training of the mind to control their function, greater power and strength will be achieved. Plyometric Exercises >>

Resistance Band Exercises

Resistance band exercises can pack an entire body workout in a little package that you can use at home, at the office, while traveling and even while watching that favorite movie. Long used for injury rehabilitation, resistance bands have come into their own for use by ordinary people and athletes. Besides the flexibility and compact size, resistance band exercises can build muscles in all muscle groups and can provide additional loading options for typical barbell exercises. Resistance Band Exercises >>

Shoulder Exercises

Think about the shoulder and shoulder exercises.Your shoulders are something you place a burden on daily, something you shrug, something that is, well, more complex than what you might think.To fully exercise your shoulders you must understand its many functions, its muscle components and how to put the right stress on them to gain the most strength. Shoulder Exercises >>

Strength Training Exercises

Strength training exercises deliver great results. Most are easy to follow and help you build lean muscle, burn calories, and boost your metabolism long after the session has ended.Free-weights are generally the best for strength training when you’ve progressed enough with body weight exercises and you want to increase strength.Progressive overload must be put on a muscle to continually strengthen the muscles, build lean muscle, and boost your metabolism. Strength Training Exercises >>

Stretching Exercises

Stretching exercises are often thought of as sets of movements that are performed prior to or after the main set of exercises or before or after a competitive event.This is often the case.However, stretching and stretching exercises are movements that can be beneficial when done on their own. Stretching exercises should be incorporated in everybody’s daily life to keep your body limber and to help prevent muscle imbalances and stiffness. Stretching Exercises >>

Weight Loss Exercises

Weight loss exercises are exercises that are performed to burn the most amounts of calories in the least amount of time.You’ve probably heard about group exercise class, circuit training, aerobics, and cardio machines being used to lose weight.However, weight loss exercises can be simple activities such as, walking the dog or parking in the furthest spot away from the store, or climbing stairs at the office. When choosing weight loss exercises do something that you enjoy. Weight Loss Exercises >>