The PowerBlock step up targets the glutes and thighs. Step ups are a functional movement which transfers well to everyday life. So while you are building great looking legs you are also preparing you body to handle the stress of everyday life. If your goal is to build lean, shapely legs, select a moderate resistance and if your goal is to develop additional muscle select heavier dumbbells.
The Shuttle Run (Test) is designed to assess speed and agility, which is an important skill for many sport activities.
The Standing Backward Jump develops powerful hamstrings and hip extensors. You may combine the forward, backward, and lateral jump for a taxing anaerobic workout. Repeat the jumps in a clockwise and counterclockwise rotation for a set duration (e.g., 30 seconds).
The Standing Leg Curl W/ TQLB Leg Boot is an isolation exercise for the hamstrings. This is an excellent exercise for shaping and defining the hamstrings. Squeeze the hamstrings at the top for peak-contraction.
The Standing Leg Extension with TQLB Leg Boot is a great exercise for adding shape and the hamstrings.
The PowerBlock Ball Chest Press is significantly more challenging than the barbell bench press. The ball forces you to stabilize your body while pressing the dumbbells. You are also using you glutes and hamstrings to maintain proper position on the ball. This exercise requires you to focus your attention on using proper technique which helps you get more out of the exercise.
The PowerBlock Supine Fly Unilateral performed on the ball is an advanced exercise requiring a strong core. By weighting the body on one side it forces you to work harder to stabilize the movement. The surface of the ball provides for more range of motion and therefore recruits more muscle to perform the action. If one side of you chest is stronger than the other this exercise can help even out development. Bodybuilders like to use this exercise as a “finishing” movement on their chest day.
The 45-degree leg press is a safe and effective way to exercise the major muscles groups of your legs. The leg press is a good alternative for people who are unable or uncomfortable with performing a back squat. An advantage of the leg press is that it allows you to use more weight than a free weight squat. It’s also to add variety to your workout routine.
The Glute Kick on TQLP targets the hips, buttocks and leg muscles. This exercise is a good alternative for squats and leg presses when isolation of the buttocks is desired.
The arc trainer is a great way to improve cardiovascular and respiratory fitness. This is a low impact exercise and therefore is good for people with join pain in the knees and hips.The upper-body component gives you a good workout and provides additional calorie burning effects.The arc trainer shapes the legs and butt.
Combining the best of both upright and recumbent cycling the Hybrid Cycle offers command seating position with recumbent style comfort such as a back support as well as movable arm rests. A step-thru style frame as well as an easy to use console that can be operated by first time users within 30 seconds.
Stationary cycling is one of the most effective low-impact aerobic exercises for increasing your metabolism. Use the recumbent cycle for more efficient calorie and fat burning without the impact on your joints. Because it is an impact-free activity, stationary cycling can be a lifelong form of exercise.
Stair climbing is an excellent way to build cardiorespiratory endurance and lower body muscular endurance and strength.
The PowerBlock static lunge is a good exercise for beginners because it does not require a great deal of balance to perform. The static position keeps the resistance on the lead leg and helps keep your trunk upright. Static lunges sculpt your legs and glutes while providing additional performance related benefits. If you play a sport the static lunge will help you create more powerful legs.
The PowerBlock Turkish Get Up is an exercise that forces your entire body to work together. The Turkish Get Up really improves shoulder strength and flexibility and core strength. When done for many repetitions this is also a great conditioning exercise that is very functional.
Wide stance barbell half squats performed with the toes pointed out strengthen the inner thighs. The reduced (partial) range of motion allows for greater loads to be used in training. Therefore, additional fast-twitch muscle fibers are recruited. Fast-twitch muscle fibers increase in size (hypertrophy) and add mass to the legs.
Wide stance barbell squats with toes pointed out strengthen the inner thighs, glutes, and torso. The full range of motion emphasizes the glutes, while the toes pointed out emphasize the inner thighs. Keep your low back arched and head up to stabilize your spine.
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