Exercise Lab

Low Pulley Rows

The seated low pulley row is a compound exercise for the back, shoulders, and biceps.

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Target Muscle Groups: Back  |  Biceps


Low To High Core Rotation

The Low To High Core Rotation is a great full body core strengthening exercise. This exercise helps improve the transfer of energy from the lower body to the upper body.

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Target Muscle Groups: Full Body  |  Hips & Buttocks


Low-Bolster Crunch

The low-bolster crunch strengthens the abdominals and obliques. The bolster helps relax the hip flexors which assist the abs in flexing the trunk. Use of the bolster also recruits stabilizers to help overcome the balance demands of the exercise.

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Target Muscle Groups: Abs & Core


Lumbar Drape

The lumbar drape relaxes the low back muscles. The bolster helps facilitate the stretch in the lumbar region. If a bolster is not available you may roll up a small towel and place that under your hips.

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Target Muscle Groups: Back


Lumbar Side-Bend

The lumbar side bend stretches the spinal lateral flexors (quadratus lumborum, obliques and abdominals). This exercise can be performed at the office, in between work. The lumbar side bend increases mobility in the lower back.

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Target Muscle Groups: Abs & Core


Lumbar Stretch

The standing lumbar stretch relaxes the back after a workout or long periods of sitting. Through inactivity the hips, low back and abdominals become tired and stiff. The standing lumbar stretch can be performed as often as you like for improved flexibility and posture.

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Target Muscle Groups: Back


Lunge

The lunge is a great lower body exercise that helps strengthen and shape the legs, hips and buttocks.

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Target Muscle Groups: Abs & Core  |  Hips & Buttocks  |  Legs


Lunge Chest Press Combo with Handles

The Lunge Chest Press Combo with Handles is a great full body exercise that requires core strength, balance and coordination. This exercise helps strengthen the chest and legs, while engaging the core.

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Target Muscle Groups: Full Body


Lunge Touchdown - Alternating

Lunge touchdown alternating legs strengthens and conditions the lower body. This exercise develops and strengthens basic motor patterns. The lunge touchdown is a bodyweight exercise that can be performed at home or in the gym. Adding dumbbells or a medicine ball will increase the difficulty of the exercise.

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Target Muscle Groups: Back  |  Full Body  |  Hips & Buttocks  |  Legs


Lunge Touchdown and Thrust - Alternating

Lunge touchdown and thrust alternating legs is a great full-body conditioning exercise. This exercise can be used to strengthen the hips, shoulders, torso and arms. The lunge touchdown integrates upper and lower body movement which transfers well to sport and life. This exercise can be performed slowly for emphasis on muscular development or faster to develop the neuromuscular system.

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Target Muscle Groups: Full Body  |  Hips & Buttocks  |  Legs  |  Shoulders  |  Triceps


Lunge with FSSH Squat Harness

The Lunge with FSSH Squat Harness is a dynamic and functional lower body exercise. The lunge helps increase strength in the legs, hips and buttocks. Performing lunges with the FSSH Squat Harness will help improve balance and body awareness.

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Target Muscle Groups: Legs


Lying Alternating Dumbbell Bench Press

The alternating dumbbell bench press is a good exercise for building upper body strength and working your core at the same time. You can do high repetitions to improve strength endurance. Or you can use a heavier weight to improve max strength.

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Target Muscle Groups: Chest  |  Shoulders  |  Triceps


Lying Barbell Row

The lying barbell row develops the latissimus dorsi "lats", rear-deltoids, and the scapula muscles. The bench provides a brace for the upper body to prevent excessive strain on the lower back. Select a bench that allows the bar to travel through a full range of motion. Use lighter weights for muscular endurance and heavier weights for strength development.

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Target Muscle Groups: Back  |  Shoulders


Lying Dumbbell Row

The lying dumbbell row develops the latissimus dorsi "lats", rear-deltoids, and the scapula muscles. The bench provides a brace for the upper body to prevent excessive strain on the lower back. Select a bench that allows the bar to travel through a full range of motion. Use lighter dumbbells for muscular endurance and heavier weights for strength development.

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Target Muscle Groups: Back  |  Shoulders


Lying Hip Roll

The lying hip roll mobilizes and relaxes the hips and obliques. If a bolster is unavailable you may roll up a small towel and place it beneath your hips. This is a good exercise to perform after exercises which load the spine, such as squats or push presses.

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Target Muscle Groups: Chest  |  Hips & Buttocks