Strength Workouts

The workout I do to get in shape for softball. I combine the squats with the rotating shoulder press and the lunges with the lateral deltoid raise (I am planning to add a torso twist to that one as well) to save time. Any feedback is welcome.

For the advanced beginner to intermediate level fitness buff. Start with just 2 sets and advance to 3 sets as tolerated. This full body workout which targets female fat storage areas should take no more than 35 minutes to complete. Adjust weights as...

This workout strengthens your legs and hips and even works your balance. Your glutes, quads, hamstrings and calves will fatigue quickly with this efficient workout. Do one set if you are a beginner, or up to 3 if you are advanced. Move quickly from one...

For inside the house and 8 lbs weights

This calf workout strengthens your calf muscles as well as your balance. Warm up and do a gentle stretch before doing this workout, and do each set to fatigue or for 60 seconds. The loaded calf press is seated, so you can do that last since it does not...

For football players, training before group practice starts is essential for injury prevention and key to starting off the season on a great foot. Pre-season football workouts should include cardiovascular work, strength-training and balance work. Start...

This workout focuses on strengthening your quads. Do two sets of 12 (12 on each leg if alternating legs) and balance with stretching your quads, hamstrings and calves afterwards.

This workout strengthens your chest, back, shoulders, biceps and triceps. After a warm-up, do a set of each exercise then repeat. There are 8 exercises, so that is 16 sets total. Use a resistance tube that challenges you but does not compromise your form.

Workout is designed to be a full-body strength training workout, with many modifications to compensate for lack of overall upper body strength.

This workout uses motion as well as isometrics in order to strengthen your chest and core. Pair with tricep extensions if your chest wears out and you still have power left in your arms. Start with 2 sets if you are new to this workout, then work your way...