Exercise Lab

Hammer Curl -- Standing

Standing hammer curls build the biceps (brachialis) and forearm (brachioradialius) muscles. Wrist curls, another great forearm exercise, can be performed before hammer curls to pre-fatigue the forearms. After the forearms are pre-fatigued the biceps assist the forearm past their normal limits. The extra assistance help the forearms become stronger. Add standing hammer curls to your workout to build great looking arms.

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Target Muscle Groups: Biceps  |  Forearms


Hand Stand - Wall Support

The Hand Stand with wall support is a functional, full-body workout. The wall support helps you master the hand stand without the fear of hurting yourself. The hand stand is a bodyweight exercise that many gymnasts and martial artists use for both strength and coordination.

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Target Muscle Groups: Abs & Core  |  Biceps  |  Hips & Buttocks  |  Shoulders  |  Triceps


Hand Stand Lockout - Wall Support

Hand Stand lockout is the precursor to the handstand pushups with wall support. This exercise develops strength in the shoulders and arms. This exercise is advanced and should be performed with supervision. Build a strong level of strength in the shoulders and upper-body before attempting this exercise. Coordination and balance are improved.

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Target Muscle Groups: Abs & Core  |  Biceps  |  Hips & Buttocks  |  Triceps


Hand Stand Pushups - Wall Support

Hand Stand Pushups with wall support develop full-body strength. This exercise is advanced and should be performed with supervision. Build a strong level of strength in the shoulders and upper-body before attempting this exercise. Coordination and balance are improved.

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Target Muscle Groups: Abs & Core  |  Biceps  |  Hips & Buttocks  |  Shoulders  |  Triceps


Hang Clean

The hang clean develops speed, power and balance in the entire body. Hang cleans are a ground-based, full-body exercise that train the abdominals, obliques, erectors of lower back, glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, hip flexors, and groin area. The benefits of the hang clean transfer directly to the athletic arena and provide many benefits for regular exercisers such as; improved balance, quickness, strength, power, and body awareness.

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Target Muscle Groups: Abs & Core  |  Full Body  |  Hips & Buttocks  |  Legs  |  Upper Body


Hang High Pull

The clean hang high-pull develops power in the legs, hips, torso, arms and shoulders. The hang high-pull requires less skill than the power or hang clean and therefore can be easily incorporated into beginner workout routines. The most effective workout routines emphasize big basic movements which have the greatest training effects. The hang high-pull challenges you to control and stabilize your upper-body.

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Target Muscle Groups: Abs & Core  |  Full Body  |  Hips & Buttocks  |  Legs  |  Upper Body


Hanging Deadlifts

Hanging deadlifts are performed without the bar touching the floor. Deadlifts strengthen the glutes, legs, back and torso. Hanging deadlifts are usually performed with less weight than regular deadlifts. Hanging deadlifts are excellent for overall body development and can give you a great conditioning workout if the rest periods are kept to a minimum.

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Target Muscle Groups: Back  |  Hips & Buttocks  |  Legs


Hanging Knee Raise

The Hanging Knee Raise is an advanced abdominal exercise. To perform this exercise correctly you will need to have good trunk, upper body and grip strength. If you are ready for a challenge, give this exercise a try.

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Target Muscle Groups: Abs & Core


Hanging Leg Raise

The hanging leg raise is an advanced abdominal exercise. To perform this exercise correctly you will need to have good trunk, upper body and grip strength. If you are ready for a challenge, give this exercise a try.

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Target Muscle Groups: Abs & Core


Heel-Kick

Heel kicks or "butt kickers" improve leg turnover (stride frequency). Butt kickers are used by runners to increase their speed and to strengthen the hamstrings. Butt kickers are great addition to the dynamic warm-up portion of our workout. The objective is to run faster and avoid injuries. Heel kicks will help you achieve both objectives.

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Target Muscle Groups: Legs


High Knees -- OneTouch

The agility ladder is a great tool for building agility and athleticism for sports. There are many different ways to develop this type of athleticism and coordination. This drill is good for developing quick feet, endurance and coordination.

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Target Muscle Groups: Legs


High Medicine-Ball Crunch

The high-medicine ball crunch builds abdominal strength. The medicine ball adds resistance and makes the move more challenging than basic crunches. The "med" ball is a fun way to increase the demands of the crunch. The med ball crunch also builds abdominal endurance and core stability.

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Target Muscle Groups: Abs & Core


Hiking

If there are hiking trails near your home, take a friend and get your workout in by hiking for an afternoon. For one, it saves on electricity and also gives you a chance to connect better with your community and environment.

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Hip Abduction

The Hip Abduction is a great exercise for strengthening the buttocks, hip and legs. To do this exercise correctly try to extend you leg directly to the side without drifting forward or back. Perform this exercise after back squats or lunges for complete lower-body development.

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Target Muscle Groups: Hips & Buttocks  |  Legs


Hip Abduction -- Single Station

The Hip Abduction is a great exercise for strengthening the hip and legs. To do this exercise correctly try to extend you leg directly to the side without drifting forward or back.

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Target Muscle Groups: Hips & Buttocks