Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Bodyweight Exercises”
Dumbbell Incline Fly What is a Dumbbell Incline Fly? The dumbbell incline flye is a popular exercise that primarily targets the chest muscles while also engaging the shoulders and triceps. This exercise can be done using a bench or an incline bench, and it is a great addition to any workout routine, whether you are looking to build mass or …
Tricep Bench Dips What is an Tricep Bench Dip? The tricep bench dip is a popular exercise that targets the triceps, the muscles located on the back of your upper arm. It involves using your body weight to push yourself up and down on a bench or chair, primarily engaging the triceps. Are bench dips really effective for tricep development, …
Stationary Lunge What is an stationary lunge? In this video I’ll be demonstrating and explaining the “Stationary Lunge” exercise. This exercise is perfect for targeting and strengthening your lower body muscles, especially your glutes, quadriceps, & hamstrings. How do you do stationary lunges? To perform a stationary lunge, start by standing up straight with your feet hip-width apart. Take a …
If you’re looking for an exercise that targets your abs, the V-up is a fantastic option. This exercise not only strengthens your abs but also your hip flexors and lower back. In this article, we’ll dive into the V-up exercise, including its benefits, how to perform it correctly, and modifications to make it easier or harder.
If you’re on the hunt for a powerful glute exercise that can tone your lower body and eliminate stubborn fat, especially the “banana roll” area, the weighted frog pump exercise is what you need. This dynamic exercise not only challenges you but also activates your glutes and hamstrings, delivering an effective workout that can help you achieve your fitness goals. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about performing a weighted frog pump exercise, from its definition to its benefits, how to perform the exercise properly, tips for getting the most out of the exercise, and how to incorporate it into your workout routine.
Looking for the best bodyweight glute exercise to activate glutes? The froggy glute lift exercise will round out and tighten your butt! Find out how!
Fix that Pancake Butt! There are lots of exercises that you can do to get a more rounded, perky butt and banish the flat butt syndrome. Add these into your leg workout along with squats, single leg deadlifts and banded glute pull aparts to get a rockin round booty! 🍑
Looking for a great leg extension alternative? Bodyweight Leg Extensions is one of the best quad and leg defining exercises you can do WITHOUT EQUIPMENT!
Julie Lohre – Single Leg Skip Up Plyometric Exercise – Exercise Database EXERCISE LIBRARY VIDEO TRANSCRIPT:We’re going to get your heart rate up and we’re going to work your legs with single leg skip ups. Allright! This is awesome Plyometric movement. I’m going to start facing the side so you can see a little bit better. Lower abs are tight, …
Squats overall are an amazing workout for the legs and glutes. Every fitness professional around tends to prescribe squats for leg strength as well as for calorie burn, since working your larger muscle groups burns more calories.
Learning the basic squat is your first goal on this front, but once you have the basics, it is important to mix up your workouts and add dimension to the moves.
This is the ultimate handstand progression guide to learning how to do a handstand. This video includes step by step exercise progressions for the handstand! With 5 simple steps you can work toward building the strength you need to execute a full handstand Perfect for beginners! More advanced viewers may also find this video beneficial as I share tips and secrets to balancing your handstand and for completing pirouettes.
The Standing Side Crunch with Leg Lift or Dancers side bend with knee lift is a great combination exercise that works your core as well as your external obliques, outer thighs and is an exercise move you can do anywhere.
The inch worm exercise is ideally used as part of your warm up to safely stretch out your hamstrings, calves and all the way up the back of your legs. In fact, head to any Crossfit gym and you are likely to see it being used as part of a dynamic warm up.
Planking Exercise | Plank Challenge Planking exercise has become all the rage, and for good reason! This challenging movement is at the core of a healthy, fitbody! With just the right balance of abdominal engagement and upper body strengthening most fitness experts agree that the plank is one of the top full body exercises. Ready for a real test? One …
The Kneeling Tricep Push Up is an exercise that involves the triceps, chest and core. This movement is an advanced tricep exercise that will build strength throughout the upper body. Exercise Directions: Kneeling Tricep Pushup To begin, bring your hands together in a triangle position allowing your pointer fingers and thumbs to touch. From your knees, lean forward and place …
Walking Lunges (Pictured with kick to the back) Walking lunges are a great exercise that incorporates stability, balance and strengthen the muscles in the lower body. It also helps to stabilize the abdominals and obliques. When the basic alternating lunge becomes too easy, try holding a set of dumbbells in order to increase the intensity. While walking lunges aren’t …
Standing Side Bend with Leg Raise Fit Body Fitness Model Kathryn Gleason demonstrates how to do this combination ab and leg exercise. Standing Side Bend with Leg Raise was last modified: March 7th, 2023 by Julie Lohre
Single Leg Glute Bridge Ready to build your booty from the floor? Let’s talk about the single leg glute bridge. Let me tell you, this exercise is all about toning those glutes and strengthening your lower body! Designed to engage and activate your glute muscles, the single leg glute bridge can help improve your overall posture, balance, and athletic performance. …
Online personal training client, Alexis Fourman, demonstrates the Upward Hip Thrusts for Julie Lohre’s exercise library. Upward Hip Thrusts was last modified: March 7th, 2023 by Julie Lohre
How to Hip Thrust with Barbell, Machine, or Dumbbells Proper Form & Variations from Hip Thrust Machine to Barbell Hip Thrust The hip thrust exercise has become increasingly popular in recent years, thanks in part to its ability to target the glutes and build a stronger, more defined posterior chain. Unlike traditional exercises like squats and lunges, which primarily work …
