Dumbbell Step-Ups are an excellent single-leg exercise. They’re both beginner-friendly and yet still can be challenging to advanced lifters. However, sometimes you may need an alternative for Dumbbell Step-ups. You may not have dumbbells or a sturdy box to use or maybe you’re just looking to add some variety to your workout. Good news, you’re…
Stir the Pot is an excellent core exercise that teaches how to brace and builds core stability. Not only does Stir the Pot help develop core stability, but it also helps improve shoulder stability as well. However, sometimes you may find yourself needing an alternative for Stir The Pot. The most obvious reason is that…
Side Planks are an excellent core exercise that teaches how to brace and builds core stability. Not only do they help develop core stability, but they also add some shoulder stability work as well. However, sometimes you may find yourself needing an alternative for Side Planks. Maybe you can’t support yourself on your elbow or…
The Landmine Press is a unique shoulder pressing movement that can be a great addition to your training program. Not only does it help develop shoulder strength and core stability, but it can add some much-needed variety to a program that has gone stale. However, sometimes you may find yourself needing an alternative for Landmine…
Renegade Rows are one of the toughest exercises you can do in a gym. There, I said it. Renegade Rows will challenge your back, your core and your shoulders and will leave almost anyone humbled after a set of 10. Sometimes, though, you may want an alternative for Renegade Rows. Maybe you don’t have dumbbells…
Sit-ups are probably one of the first exercises you ever did back in grade school gym class. And, whether you’re a first grader or a world-class athlete, Sit-ups are an extremely effective core exercise. However, sometimes you may find yourself wanting a Sit-up alternative. Maybe Sit-ups bother your back or maybe you just want to…
Prowler Pushes, aka Sled Push, is one of my all-time favorite exercises. I’ve been doing Prowler Pushes for myself and athletes I’ve worked with for over a decade. It adds great variety to a workout and does a tremendous job of building leg strength and conditioning. However, if you’re like me and workout in your…
Hang Power Snatch is one of my favorite exercises to use with athletes. It’s an Olympic lifting variation that really focuses on a powerful hip extension that translates to so many sports and athletic movements. However, sometimes you may find yourself needing a Hang Power Snatch alternative. You might not feel comfortable with your technique…
Incline Dumbbell Fly is an extremely popular chest exercise. Walk into almost any gym and there is a good chance that before you leave out you’ll spot someone knocking out a few sets of dumbbell flys. However, sometimes you may find yourself needing an alternative for Incline Dumbbell Flys. Maybe you don’t have a bench…
Incline Dumbbell Bench Press is one of the most effective exercises for building upper body strength, specifically for the chest, shoulders and triceps. However, sometimes you may find yourself needing an alternative for Incline Dumbbell Bench Press. Maybe you don’t have a bench (or dumbells) or maybe you’re just looking to add some variety to…