1-Arm Dumbbell Row
The most basic and accessible but still effective unilateral upper body pulling exercise.
Execution
Support yourself on a bench with one arm and one knee to position your tru...
1-Arm Farmer Carry
The 1-arm farmer carry adds to the loading and grip work of the farmer carry anti-lateral flexion trunk and hip stability work.
Execution
Walk or jog while carrying a single ...
1-Arm Overhead Bulgarian Split Squat
AKA 1-Arm Overhead RLE squat
This is a classic unilateral leg exercise with added overhead stability work for an efficient accessory exercise.
Execution
Place the to...
1-Arm Overhead Cossack Squat
The 1-arm overhead Cossack squat is a leg and hip exercise good for improving both hip stability and mobility that adds overhead stability work and increases lower body mobility demands by forcing a m...
2-Arm Dumbbell Overhead Squat
2-Arm Dumbbell Overhead Squat
The 2-arm dumbbell overhead squat is a challenging exercise for overhead mobility and stability.
Execution
Hold a pair of dumbbells ove...
Backward Farmer Carry
AKA backward farmer walk, reverse farmer carry
The backward farmer carry combines grip work and loading of the trunk, hips and legs to build strength and stability, but with a different stimu...
Band Row + External Rotation + Press
This exercise combines 3 important motions for shoulder stability and gets a lot of work done efficiently. Most of you may be able to get away with only this exercise daily for your band work.
Row ...
Banded Bird Dog
The bird dog is a simple but effective glute and hip stability exercise that’s especially useful in training preparation.
Execution
Position yourself on hands and knees and kee...
Banded Single-Leg Dumbbell RDL
The banded single-leg dumbbell (or kettlebell) RDL is an accessory exercise primarily for hip stability with added lateral stability work from band resistance.
Execution
Stan...
Barbell Wrist Curl
Barbell wrist curls are the simplest way to train wrist flexion strength for both grip and stability.
Execution
With a barbell in a supinated grip, squat partially and rest y...
Barbell Wrist Extension
Barbell wrist extensions are the simplest way to train wrist extension strength for wrist stability and health and to balance wrist flexor strength.
Execution
With a barbell ...
Bench Dip
The bench dip is a variation of the dip that can be used as a scaled version or for variety.
Execution
Place your hands on a bench behind you with your legs straight in front...
Bench-Supported Single-Leg Glute Bridge
The bench-supported single-leg glute bridge is a simple but effective glute and hip stability exercise that adds range of motion and difficulty to a normal single-leg glute bridge.
Ex...
Bird Dog
The bird dog is a simple but effective glute and hip stability exercise that’s especially useful in training preparation.
Execution
Position yourself on hands and knees and kee...
Box Jump
The box jump is one of the simplest jumping exercises and is a good way to benefit from jumping while also being able to minimize impact.
Execution
Perform a standard counter...
Broad Jump
AKA Long jump, standing long jump
The broad jump is one of the simplest jumping exercises and offers variety from vertically oriented jumps.
Execution
Perform a stan...
Chainsaw Row
The chainsaw row is a variation of the 1-arm dumbbell row that changes the body position and uses more of the body to move the weight.
Execution
With a wide stance, bend forw...
Copenhagen Plank
AKA Adductor plank
The Copenhagen plank is a simple exercise for adductor strength.
Execution
In a side plank position, place the top leg on a bench with the bottom ...
Copenhagen Plank Lift
AKA Adductor plank lift
The Copenhagen plank lift is simply a dynamic variation of the Copenhagen plank.
Execution
In a side plank position, place the top leg on a b...
Cossack Squat
The Cossack squat is a leg and hip exercise good for improving both hip stability and mobility.
Execution
With a wide stance and the toes turned out somewhat, squat toward on...